Board Members
Board Bios
Abby Driscoll, Chair
Abby has been committed to environmental issues since her first job canvassing for the Sierra Club in 1995. She is passionate about environmental stewardship and believes there is something everyone can do to help preserve our natural resources and mitigate climate change. She is excited about getting more involved in Longmont's sustainability movement and bringing her skills in grassroots organizing, fundraising and marketing to help SRL grow. She lives in Longmont with her son Sean and also serves on the City of Longmont Transportation Advisory Board.
Karen Dike, Vice Chair
Karen retired in 2013 and moved back to Colorado to be near family. Prior to retiring she worked as a Director of Nursing in Lincoln Nebraska. For the last 4 years she has been involved in environmental issues. In 2013 she trained to be a climate leader with Climate Reality. As a long time Sierra Club member, she also is very active with that organization. She served on the Beyond Oil and Gas Team for 3 years working primarily to fight fracking. She is on the Legislative Committee, the Indian Peaks Executive Committee and serves as their representative to the state Executive Committee (Rocky Mountain Chapter). She is currently exploring how the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 Program, aimed at reducing use of fossil fuel, can be implemented in Longmont. Karen is also a Board member of Our Health, Our Safety, Our Longmont. She previously was a member of the CREED Board of Directors, working on the state ballot initiatives for #75 and #78 aimed at reducing the impact of fracking on neighborhoods.
Karen retired in 2013 and moved back to Colorado to be near family. Prior to retiring she worked as a Director of Nursing in Lincoln Nebraska. For the last 4 years she has been involved in environmental issues. In 2013 she trained to be a climate leader with Climate Reality. As a long time Sierra Club member, she also is very active with that organization. She served on the Beyond Oil and Gas Team for 3 years working primarily to fight fracking. She is on the Legislative Committee, the Indian Peaks Executive Committee and serves as their representative to the state Executive Committee (Rocky Mountain Chapter). She is currently exploring how the Sierra Club’s Ready for 100 Program, aimed at reducing use of fossil fuel, can be implemented in Longmont. Karen is also a Board member of Our Health, Our Safety, Our Longmont. She previously was a member of the CREED Board of Directors, working on the state ballot initiatives for #75 and #78 aimed at reducing the impact of fracking on neighborhoods.
Kendra Appelman-Eastvedt, Treasurer
Kendra believes that sustainability consists of three interconnected concepts: environmental health, social equity, and economic opportunity. As a result, in truly sustainable communities, environmental and economic goods and bads are equitably distributed. She is also convinced that the best way to meet sustainability goals is through a bottom‐up, “think globally; act locally” movement. Prior to returning to CSU to complete her M.A. in Political Science, Kendra worked in the financial services industry and in higher education administration. Kendra lives in Longmont with her husband Greg, daughter Erin, and her dogs: Chiquita and Mimi. She also enjoys hiking Rocky Mountain National Park and Utah’s Red Rock country.
Kendra believes that sustainability consists of three interconnected concepts: environmental health, social equity, and economic opportunity. As a result, in truly sustainable communities, environmental and economic goods and bads are equitably distributed. She is also convinced that the best way to meet sustainability goals is through a bottom‐up, “think globally; act locally” movement. Prior to returning to CSU to complete her M.A. in Political Science, Kendra worked in the financial services industry and in higher education administration. Kendra lives in Longmont with her husband Greg, daughter Erin, and her dogs: Chiquita and Mimi. She also enjoys hiking Rocky Mountain National Park and Utah’s Red Rock country.
Leland Keller, Secretary
Leland has been engaged in sustainability since leading an Earth Day project in 1992 at the University of Virginia focused on energy and water efficiency. After graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering a month later, he moved west, settling in Boulder, Colorado. Mr. Keller's work in sustainability includes energy, water, xeric landscaping and straw bale construction. His research on energy efficiency technologies, programs, practices and services for electric and gas utilities as well as Fortune 500 energy managers is published through E Source. He is pursuing consulting and project development work in efficiency, solar, wind, and other distributed energy resources to supporting a cleaner and more resilient 21st century energy infrastructure. He is also interested in the energy-water-food nexus, embedded energy in water, and implementing demand-side solutions to resolve water shortages. Leland enjoys leading human-powered adventures in the wilderness: backcountry skiing, hiking and rafting. He lives in Longmont with his wife Darlene and son Rowan.
Leland has been engaged in sustainability since leading an Earth Day project in 1992 at the University of Virginia focused on energy and water efficiency. After graduating with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering a month later, he moved west, settling in Boulder, Colorado. Mr. Keller's work in sustainability includes energy, water, xeric landscaping and straw bale construction. His research on energy efficiency technologies, programs, practices and services for electric and gas utilities as well as Fortune 500 energy managers is published through E Source. He is pursuing consulting and project development work in efficiency, solar, wind, and other distributed energy resources to supporting a cleaner and more resilient 21st century energy infrastructure. He is also interested in the energy-water-food nexus, embedded energy in water, and implementing demand-side solutions to resolve water shortages. Leland enjoys leading human-powered adventures in the wilderness: backcountry skiing, hiking and rafting. He lives in Longmont with his wife Darlene and son Rowan.
Tom Brophy
Tom’s has been dedicated to sustainability throughout his 21 years in Colorado, where he has been the lead volunteer coordinating zero waste efforts at the Democratic National Convention “Big Tent” and the Director of Zero Waste at the beloved Louisville Street Faire. He arrived in Colorado by train with the intention of getting residency in a year & then returning to university, but over 300 days of skiing apparently took priority. Tom holds an AAS in Natural Resource Conservation from the State University of New York and a BS in Natural Resource Management with minors in Forestry & Wilderness Management from Colorado State University. He has also earned a Sustainable Management Certificate from CU - Boulder and is currently working on the LEED Green Associate credential. Most recently Tom has become a seasonal ranger with the City of Longmont at the Button Rock Preserve. His strong passion for saving the earth from becoming one big landfill extends from work experience and home practices. After making curbside composting a success in Louisville over 6 years ago he is excited to make this a reality in Longmont. When free time presents itself, he loves to hike, ski and hang out with his Sun Conure, Mango, who is currently taking flight lessons.
Tom’s has been dedicated to sustainability throughout his 21 years in Colorado, where he has been the lead volunteer coordinating zero waste efforts at the Democratic National Convention “Big Tent” and the Director of Zero Waste at the beloved Louisville Street Faire. He arrived in Colorado by train with the intention of getting residency in a year & then returning to university, but over 300 days of skiing apparently took priority. Tom holds an AAS in Natural Resource Conservation from the State University of New York and a BS in Natural Resource Management with minors in Forestry & Wilderness Management from Colorado State University. He has also earned a Sustainable Management Certificate from CU - Boulder and is currently working on the LEED Green Associate credential. Most recently Tom has become a seasonal ranger with the City of Longmont at the Button Rock Preserve. His strong passion for saving the earth from becoming one big landfill extends from work experience and home practices. After making curbside composting a success in Louisville over 6 years ago he is excited to make this a reality in Longmont. When free time presents itself, he loves to hike, ski and hang out with his Sun Conure, Mango, who is currently taking flight lessons.
Michael Schnatzmeyer
Mike holds a degree in Environmental Design from CU-Boulder. As an Eco-friendly designer/builder, he has worked on sustainable projects ranging from an award-winning “net-zero” monolithic-thin-shell dome structure built in the 80’s, to co-housing, affordable multi-family town-home developments and a number of passive-solar single family homes. He is a former Louisville Housing Authority Commissioner and DRCOG representative. Now in his 60’s, Mike has co-founded several successful for-profit companies, plus 3 non-profits, including Longmont’s TinkerMill and StartUp Longmont groups. He was actively involved in St. Vrain Corridor flood mitigation well before the 2013 flood, and current interests include supporting the City of Longmont with re-envisioning of the St. Vrain River recovery efforts.
Mike holds a degree in Environmental Design from CU-Boulder. As an Eco-friendly designer/builder, he has worked on sustainable projects ranging from an award-winning “net-zero” monolithic-thin-shell dome structure built in the 80’s, to co-housing, affordable multi-family town-home developments and a number of passive-solar single family homes. He is a former Louisville Housing Authority Commissioner and DRCOG representative. Now in his 60’s, Mike has co-founded several successful for-profit companies, plus 3 non-profits, including Longmont’s TinkerMill and StartUp Longmont groups. He was actively involved in St. Vrain Corridor flood mitigation well before the 2013 flood, and current interests include supporting the City of Longmont with re-envisioning of the St. Vrain River recovery efforts.
Violeta Manoukian - Bio to be added
Advisors
David Fridland, Past President and founding Board Member
David is a longtime Boulder County resident who is interested in working towards a variety of ways to make our community and our state more sustainable and ready for the future. Currently, he is Eco-Cycle’s East County Campaigns Coordinator working towards a Zero Waste future for all cities in Boulder County. He brings grassroots organizing, policy building, and education skills to Sustainable Revolution Longmont’s team. When not working to push Longmont forward, you can find David out playing Ultimate Frisbee or bounding through the trees at Winter Park Ski Resort. David is proud to be pursuing a Master's degree in Public Policy at the University of Denver's Institute for Public Policy Studies, with graduation set for June 2017.
David is a longtime Boulder County resident who is interested in working towards a variety of ways to make our community and our state more sustainable and ready for the future. Currently, he is Eco-Cycle’s East County Campaigns Coordinator working towards a Zero Waste future for all cities in Boulder County. He brings grassroots organizing, policy building, and education skills to Sustainable Revolution Longmont’s team. When not working to push Longmont forward, you can find David out playing Ultimate Frisbee or bounding through the trees at Winter Park Ski Resort. David is proud to be pursuing a Master's degree in Public Policy at the University of Denver's Institute for Public Policy Studies, with graduation set for June 2017.
Jeremy Gregory, Tindakan Rep. (401c3 Fiscal Sponsor)
Jeremy Gregory is co-founder and director of Tindakan (formerly Bands for Lands) a nonprofit dedicated to creating exciting and empowering events to raise awareness and funds for ecological and social justice projects. He also co-created an award-winning multimedia arts space in Denver, formed a nationally touring experimental art rock band, and served in the Peace Corps teaching Community Based Natural Resource Management, conservation and sustainability issues in Malawi, Africa. Over the past 17+ years in this sector, Jeremy has gained invaluable knowledge and experience in NGO development, operations, project management, event production & coordination and social entrepreneurial enterprise. He has a wealth of leadership experience with global and multi-site organizations and projects serving diverse populations and demographics. Jeremy is known for his excellent coalition building skills, with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Much of Jeremy’s life and vocational experience has focused on community outreach, altruism and philanthropy for eco-social justice issues, areas of immense passion for him.
Jeremy Gregory is co-founder and director of Tindakan (formerly Bands for Lands) a nonprofit dedicated to creating exciting and empowering events to raise awareness and funds for ecological and social justice projects. He also co-created an award-winning multimedia arts space in Denver, formed a nationally touring experimental art rock band, and served in the Peace Corps teaching Community Based Natural Resource Management, conservation and sustainability issues in Malawi, Africa. Over the past 17+ years in this sector, Jeremy has gained invaluable knowledge and experience in NGO development, operations, project management, event production & coordination and social entrepreneurial enterprise. He has a wealth of leadership experience with global and multi-site organizations and projects serving diverse populations and demographics. Jeremy is known for his excellent coalition building skills, with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Much of Jeremy’s life and vocational experience has focused on community outreach, altruism and philanthropy for eco-social justice issues, areas of immense passion for him.
Joan Gregerson, Founder
Joan was our inspiration and our original spark. She got Longmont residents together to create SRL and shouldered much of the load for the first Youth of the Earth Festival. While she has moved on to other passions and projects, Joan will always have a place in our hearts and in our organization.
Joan was our inspiration and our original spark. She got Longmont residents together to create SRL and shouldered much of the load for the first Youth of the Earth Festival. While she has moved on to other passions and projects, Joan will always have a place in our hearts and in our organization.
