Board of Directors
Dave Hill (Chairman of the Board)
President and shareholder of Falcon Industries, Inc. Graduate of La Junta High School, Otero Jr. College and Colorado State University. La Junta grown and vine ripened, with family roots in the area dating back to 1875.
Leonard Walgren (Vice-President)
Retired administrator/accountant in the Rural Electrification field (41 years with different titles – Administrative Assistant, Office Manager, Manager of Finance and Accounting). Served on the Board of Directors and as President of the Colorado Rural Electric Accountants’ Association and on the Rural Electric Credit Union Board. Currently President of the Swink Lions Club and SE Colorado Antique Vehicle Club and past president of both. Active member of Holy Cross/St. Andrews Lutheran Episcopal Church. Married, two children and four grandchildren.
Pat Malott (Treasurer)
Retired Vice-President of Administrative Services at Otero College.
Kathy Parker (Secretary)
Retired Educator (20 years as Technology Director for La Junta Public Schools, and 15 years as a High School Business Education teacher prior to that.) Volunteers for the Community Concert Association. Webmaster for Otero Museum, Arkansas Valley Community Concert Association and Phi Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. Has rejuvenated the cataloging process at the Otero Museum.
Sharon Kolomitz
Married, two sons and one daughter. Retired teacher from Child Development Services, Otero Junior College. Member of Woodruff Memorial Library Board. Granddaughter of early business family in the area.
Christine Wynne
Retired Customer Service Supervisor. A La Junta native with great interest in the preservation of our local history including Otero County and Southeastern Colorado. Three children along with their families all live in the La Junta area.
As a great-granddaughter of Kit Carson, my interest in history was established at an early age. In addition, my family ties include a strong connection to the local railroad industry.
As a great-granddaughter of Kit Carson, my interest in history was established at an early age. In addition, my family ties include a strong connection to the local railroad industry.
Roy Fritch
Retired Educator (Chemistry and Physics Teacher, Assistant Principal and Assistant Superintendent at La Junta Public Schools). Presently part-time Administrator at Casa Del Sol Retirement Community. Serves on the Board of Directors of the Bent’s Fort Water Company.
Angela Ayala
Involved in Junction 50 Galleria with Ayala Creations. Serves as a member of the La Junta Public Schools School Board. Lifelong resident of La Junta. Married with two daughters.
Kenny Root
Life long resident of La Junta. Kenny is retired from the City of La Junta.
Life long resident of La Junta. Kenny is retired from the City of La Junta.
Kevin Karney--Honorary Board Member
Rancher, Otero County Commissioner District II, La Junta High School graduate, Associates Degree, Otero Junior College, Bachelor of Science, Business Mgt, University of Southern Colorado. Married, 2 children. Boards include Otero County Landfill, 4-H Foundation Director, Timpas Grazing Director, La Junta Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you Don Lowman, Ernie Orahood, Katie Schroll, Ron Davis, Kevin Karney, Dona Aldea and Marilyn Mast for your years of service to the board and to the Otero Museum.
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