Pete Thompson

Pete retired to the Vail Valley from Chevy Chase, Maryland, following a 33 year career in homebuilding. Pete worked as a Division President, Regional President and President of National Homebuilding Operations for MDC Holdings, Inc., and as a Group President for KHovnanian Homes, both publicly traded national homebuilders. Pete is currently consulting for homebuilders and developers under The Thompson Group, LLC.

Pete received his BA degree from Vanderbilt University and his JD degree from Washington University in St. Louis, School of Law.

Pete and his wife Chris live in Singletree.

Chris Rowberry

Chris is a Denver native. He graduated from CSU with a degree in Finance and later obtained a Master’s Degree in Finance at CU – Denver and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation. Chris has lived in Eagle County since 2015 and is currently the President of Alpine Bank in Vail. He is a member and past president of the Edwards Rotary Club and has served on Habitat Vail Valley’s Finance Committee since 2017.

Chris, his wife Adrienne and dog Boo-Ray, live in Vail. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, golfing, fly fishing, running and playing the guitar.

Dan White

Dan grew up in the Denver area. He graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver with a B.S. in Accounting. He worked for 10 years for a regional CPA firm before moving to the Vail Valley in 2006. While living in Denver, he served as the treasurer for the Hispanic Contractors of Colorado. Dan has been the controller at the Gallegos Corporation since May 2015. He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley since 2017, as a member of the finance committee.

Dan lives in Gypsum with his wife Monica and their daughter, Sage, who all enjoy skiing, rafting, hiking and camping.

Jennifer Law

Jen serves as the Vice President Human Resources for Vail Health. She started her career at Vail Resorts in Children’s Ski School working her way into a variety of HR roles before taking a seven year hiatus and returning for another eight years, ending as a Senior Director Human Resource Business Partner, driving business outcomes through talent strategy and creating a culture of experience of a lifetime for employees.

During her time away from VR she was the HR Director for the Gallegos Corporation- a large specialty sub-contractor, as well as the co-owner and principal consultant with HR Link, an outsourcing and consulting firm. She holds a BA in Business Communications and Psychology from the University of Puget Sound as well as three Human Resources specific certifications. She is passionate about education and community where she has volunteered time as a school board member, youth mentor and Habitat Vail Valley committee member.

Jen is very involved with her two daughters and enjoys spending time outdoors and on the river with her husband and kids as much as possible. 

Nick Brinkman

Nick is the President of FirstBank’s Mountains market, primarily overseeing lending and operations in Summit and Eagle Counties. He joined the company in 2001 and has worked in various roles.

Nick has been active in both the Eagle and Summit County communities throughout his career. He previously served on several boards in Eagle and Summit Counties. He currently serves the Summit Foundation, Summit County School District Finance Committee, Junior Achievement and Eagle Valley Community Foundation. He served on Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley Finance Committee before becoming a board member.

Nick graduated Colorado State University with a B.S. degree in Business and Finance and earned a degree from the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. He along with his wife Kristy, their two children (Emmy and Evan) and their two dogs (Ramsey and Roxy) currently reside in Edwards.

Alexia Jurschak

Alexia is involved with many local nonprofits including Vail Dance Festival, Vail Veterans Program, serving as the chair of the Vail Valley Foundation’s Vilar Performing Arts Center committee Eagle Valley Family Assistance Fund, where she has been a valuable leader for nearly 20 years and currently serves as vice chair of the board of directors. Finally, she has also contributed significantly to the mission of Vail Health, Bravo! Vail, Walking Mountains, Bright Future Foundation, and other organizations. In additions, she is on the advisory board of Issacson School of Communications, Arts & Media (CMC), BCPOA Board of Directors and Beaver Creek Club.

Alexia has lived in Beaver Creek since 2014 with her husband.

Jill Klosterman

Jill is the Chief Financial Officer at Eagle County Government and was previously the county’s Housing Director. She has held a variety of real estate, lending and finance positions over the past 30 years.

Jill holds an MBA with a focus in Real Estate and Urban Land Economics from the University of Wisconsin and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Marquette University. While still a Packers fan at heart, she realizes how lucky she is to live in Eagle, Colorado with her wonderful husband and two spectacular daughters.

Joe Menendez

Joe Menendez moved to the Vail Valley on a full time basis in 2017 after having spent the previous 20 years as a part time resident in Beaver Creek. Joe has served on the Beaver Creek Property Owners’ Association Board of Directors, the Board of the Beaver Creek Club and currently serves on the Board of the Eagle Valley Family Assistance Fund.

Joe attended Western Maryland College where he played college football earning him Academic All-American status his junior and senior years. Professionally, Joe spent his entire career in the automotive industry, developing and operating Jiffy Lubes throughout the New England area.

Joe and his wife, Laureen Hopkins, live in Cordillera.

Bobby Murphy

Bobby has spent more than 15 years in leadership roles at Vail Resorts and three decades in the ski and mountain resort industry. Prior to his appointment as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Beaver Creek, he served as Vice President and General Manager of Stowe Mountain Resort in Vermont from 2017-2023, where he also had leadership oversight of Attitash and Wildcat Mountains in N.H.

Prior to Stowe, Bobby served at Vail Mountain from 2010-2017, first as Senior Director of Ski and Snowboard School and then as Vice President of Skier Services. He is uniquely suited to lead Beaver Creek, based on his career focus in guest service, his time and experience in Eagle County, and his leadership of Stowe and the Northeast region.

A native of Evanston, Ill., Bobby received his Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Recreation at the University of Iowa and represented the United States, nationally and internationally, on the Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA) National Alpine Team from 2004-2012. Bobby is the past Vice Chair of the Vermont Ski Area Association Board of Directors and served on the SOS Outreach Board of Directors. He is married to his wife Jenny and they have two daughters, Ella and Anja.

Jeris Romeo

Jeris is the Community Bank President for ANB Bank’s Avon and Eagle Banking Centers in the Vail Valley. Through building strong and lasting relationships, he finds the best solutions for customers to fit their financial needs. He is responsible for the commercial and consumer lending portfolio of $80MM and overseeing the daily operations of the two banking centers. 

Prior to joining ANB Bank in 2019, Jeris gained over a decade of banking experience through retail and commercial relationship management roles for a large financial institution, as well as a Market President role for a community bank. 

Originally from Vermont, Jeris moved to Colorado in 2001. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. 

Jeris enjoys life in the Eagle County community. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for Bravo! Vail and volunteers on the Finance Committee for Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley. In addition, he enjoys time with his wife and twin daughters that are in elementary school. 

Kathy Chandler-Henry

Kathy Chandler-Henry was elected to the seat of Eagle County Commissioner November 2014. She retired from public service in 2025. She’s a fourth-generation Coloradan with a love of open spaces, air, water and land quality and the western values of independence, hard work and community service. Kathy is the county’s representative to the Water Quality Quantity Committee, Ruedi Reservoir Water and Power Authority, NWCCOG Economic Development District Board of Directors and Lake Creek Affordable Housing Corporation. Her experience and knowledge of the county contribute to her passion for public service.

She’s a small business owner, facilitator and former teacher, served as vice-chair of the Home Rule Commission and has volunteered in local elections and community organizations. She and her husband raised their children in Eagle County and are grateful for to live and serve here.

Lisa Dennis

Lisa Dennis grew up in California and spent much of her childhood in Colorado. Lisa attended California State University Long Beach and moved to Britain in 1982 with her former husband, Ron Dennis.

They spent 27 years building the McLaren Formula One Team. Lisa is an avid fundraiser and has spent many years chairing events and fundraising activities. In 2013, one of the events, FaceBritain, designed for The Prince’s Foundation for Children & the Arts, won the Arts and Business Award and received 2nd place in the Civil Society Awards.

Lisa has had a home in the Vail Valley since 1995 and now lives here most of the year. She is passionate about helping the community. Lisa enjoys skiing, golfing and sport shooting. She has three children.

Laureen Hopkins

Laureen Hopkins has been a premier interior designer in the Vail Valley since 1998. Her creativity, innovation and bold vision have made Laureen successful in both residential and commercial interior design work in the Vail Valley and beyond.

Laureen appreciates giving back to our community. She served on the Executive Committee for the Vilar Performing Arts Center as well as the Vilar Guild and Beaver Creek Club Board. She has been involved with Habitat Vail Valley since 2000 and has been integral to the success of the annual Carpenters’ Ball. Laureen has been instrumental in encouraging others to donate their time, resources and furniture to the Habitat ReStore.

Laureen is an avid skier, golfer and cyclist. She enjoys participating in charity golf and cycling events and brings her enthusiasm and creativity to Habitat Vail Valley.

Stuart Green

Stuart Green is a 30-year Eagle County resident and an owner of the Aprisent Financial Group, a local wealth management firm. He has an MBA and is also a Certified Financial Planner. Stuart has served on Habitat’s Finance Committee since 2008. In that capacity, he helped develop a planned giving program for the organization. His previous nonprofit experience includes being a board member of the Eagle Valley Family Assistance Fund and serving on the finance committee of Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains.

He and his wife Becka have 2 children, Lara and Colin, who were born and raised in the valley. He enjoys tennis and skiing.

Kristin Kenney Williams

Kristin Kenney Williams is the founder and President of Commfluent LLC, a Vail Valley-based communications firm specializing in entitlement strategy, campaign planning and community relations. Kristin previously served as Vice President of Mountain Community Affairs for Vail Resorts where she oversaw government and community relations for its mountain resort communities.

Kristin was also a founding board member of the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group and The Millennium Society. Kristin is a graduate of Battle Mountain High School and The George Washington University. She and her husband, David, and their three children live in the Vail Valley.