Executive Director
Keith Frausto
kfrausto@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 214 |
 Keith Frausto is a management professional with extensive experience in designing, implementing and managing development programs in the United States, Africa and Asia. With a lifelong commitment to quality of life issues, Keith’s diverse professional experience includes community development, public health, agriculture, irrigation, food security, water/sanitation, and micro-enterprise programs throughout the world. Keith began his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in southern Africa and then served with the United Nations, World Food Programme, International Rescue Committee, and International Development Enterprises. As Administrator with Adams County Community Development, Keith established programs for low-income families. He leveraged resources and partnerships in the housing, neighborhood, economic development, food assistance, and transportation sectors to assist the poor. Keith has a Masters Degree in Community Development and looks forward to developing community alliances on behalf of sustainability issues, where CRC can better design and measure its programmatic impacts. |
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Director of Business Operations
Cliff Clusin
cclusin@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 211 |
Cliff has been the Business Manager for the Center for ReSource Conservation since February of 2003. Prior to his work with the CRC, he worked as the Business Manager for the Association for Experiential Education. Prior to that, his work included time at both the Emergency Family Assistance Association and Eco-Cycle in the Finance Department. Cliff brings over 10 years of experience doing business management in the nonprofit arena to the organization. |
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Development Director
Doug Yetman
dyetman@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 215 |
Doug Yetman comes to the CRC with a wealth of non-profit and entrepreneurial experience as well as a true passion for building community. During his career, he has served as an executive director for the American Red Cross, directed the volunteer and intern programs for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver and even owned his own restaurant for seven years in Lawrence, KS. Doug moved to Colorado to live where he could combine his professional skills and personal passions of exploring and caring for the environment. He came to appreciate conservation of resources as a child, learning from his grandmother who was an organic gardener and skilled in the arts of conservation, re-use, re-purposing as a way of life. He likes to spend his free time cooking, gardening, tinkering, and exploring nature with his wife and dogs. |
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Water Division Director
Daniel Stellar
dstellar@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 221 |
Dan Stellar joined the CRC as Water Division Director in July of 2011. Dan has a strong background in environmental policy with a particular emphasis on water issues. For three and a half years Dan served as the Assistant  Director of the Columbia Water Center, a program of the Earth Institute, Columbia University. In this capacity he managed water conservation, policy and development projects both domestically and internationally, with a special focus on work in India. In addition to project management, Dan also guided the development and operations of the Water Center; he was the founding staff member of the Center, and helped develop the it into a thriving program with expertise across a range of disciplines. Dan has written and spoken about water related issues to a range of audiences, including at World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden, and as a regular contributor to the Asia Society’s Global Sustainability Roudtable blog. Dan holds a Master of International Affairs degree, with a focus in environmental policy, from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) and an undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Dan is excited to be at CRC and looks forward to continuing CRC’s innovative water work as well as focusing on impact measurement and the development of new water programs. He is also happy to be living in Colorado, and is greatly looking forward to exploring the trails and mountains of the Front Range. |
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Energy Division Director
Brad Queen
bqueen@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 213 |
Brad holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and has performed graduate work in building energy systems, energy policy, power electronics, power generation, and renewable energy systems. He helped develop the energy use and emissions model for the University of Colorado’s carbon neutrality plan. He also created a cost and emissions model to compare renovation plans for the university’s power plant. Brad has professional experience in business operations, program management, and mechanical design. In his free time he likes to climb 14ers, garden, and brew beer. |
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Water Programs Manager
Kate Gardnerkgardner@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 210 |
Kate joined the CRC in June of 2009. Kate has a Marketing Degree from the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder. Kate has a strong customer service and non-profit management background. Through her experience she has gained an understanding of the power of education to empower a community to make sustainable choices. Kate’s passion of water conservation issues has lead her to become a Colorado Master Gardener Certificate holder and develop expertise in irrigation auditing. In her spare time she enjoys running, biking, being outside and spending time with her family. |
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ReNew Our Schools Program Coordinator
Kathy Croasdale
kcroasdale@conservationcenter.org
720.231.8724 |
Kathy Croasdale joined the CRC as an intern in 2008. In September 2010, she took over as Program Coordinator of the ReNew Our Schools program. After teaching environmental and outdoor adventure education, Kathy taught science at the middle school level in the Cherry Creek School District. She earned a degree in Biology from Roanoke College in Virginia and is currently finishing a graduate degree in Environmental Studies through the University of Illinois. In her free time, Kathy likes to be with her family, train for triathlons, run, hike, camp, skate-ski—basically anything outdoors enjoying Colorado! |
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Energy Advisor
Jason Love
jlove@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 224 |
Jason discovered his interest in resource conservation during his undergraduate work surrounded by redwood trees in northern California. During his time at Humboldt State University he helped to coordinate the campus recycling program. After working in health care as an account manager, he changed paths and began studying home energy efficiency and commercial building efficiency. Jason had the opportunity to join the energy division of CRC in January of 2010. When he is not consulting homeowners on energy conservation he likes music, hiking, biking, hanging out with his wife and son and enjoying the Colorado sunshine. |
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Home Energy Advisor Service Manager
Leonard May
lmay@conservationcenter.org
720.355.3261 |
Leonard May is an architect with extensive experience in environmental and land use policy, sustainable building design, construction management, and international aid, development and disaster relief programs in Asia, Africa, the Balkans and Caribbean. Leonard brings over 30 years diverse experience in community development, capacity building, post-conflict resolution, micro-lending, public health, construction, non-governmental organization program management and business operation. |
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Energy Program Coordinator
Christina Aalto
caalto@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 x225 |
Christina Aalto joined the CRC in August of 2011. Christina holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder in Environmental Studies with an emphasis in energy policy and  sustainability. Christina has a strong background in community organizing, and home energy advising. During her time at CU Boulder she worked to implement the Student and Community Outreach for Renter Efficiency (SCORE) Program, which works to educate student tenants on ways to save energy and money in their homes through efficiency and conservation. Additionally, Christina has spoken at a number of regional and national conferences regarding the success of the SCORE program at CU Boulder, including the Rocky Mountain Sustainability Summit and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference. Christina enjoys fostering partnerships and working in collaboration with stakeholders from all different sectors to develop win-win solutions that bring people together and leverage resources for the common good. Christina is passionate and committed to the goal of creating a healthier, more sustainable future. In her spare time she loves to be outdoors hiking, skiing, and traveling the world. |
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Office and Communications Manager
Alison Layman
alayman@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 218 |
 Alison joins the CRC with great enthusiasm to educate Colorado citizens on protecting our natural resources. Alison has a Masters in Public Administration from CU Denver concentrating in Environmental Law, Policy, and Management. Throughout her time in the program she worked at Outward Bound and Colorado State Parks. In her spare time, Alison is on the Boulder County Community Wildfire Protection Plan Advisory Committee and enjoys being outdoors with her husband and dog Obiwan. |
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Administrative Support
Melissa VonKeyserling
mvonkeyserling@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 219 |
Melissa has more than 15 years experience in business accounting and office management in the nonprofit, for profit, construction and legal fields. Prior to joining the CRC in May 2011, she was the financial coordinator for the Ronald MacDonald House in Hershey, Pennsylvania. During her career, Melissa has served as the corporate treasurer for a mid-sized commercial construction firm, business administrator for a multi-state restaurant corporation, and financial manager for commercial and residential interior design firms. She holds a BS in Behavioral Sciences/Social Studies certification from Messiah College. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys running, hiking and spending time with her family |
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Water Program Coordinator
Mari Linden
mlinden@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 212 |
Mari received her bachelors in Plant and Soil Science in the School of Agriculture at Southern Illinois University. She comes to the CRC with a wealth of experience, from running her own small businesses in Home Rejuvenation and Event Planning to teaching gardening at Waldorf schools and many years of working with organic farmers as a Farm Inspector and Sustainable Farming Conference Coordinator. She hopes to find a bee swarm this year and take up the important work of biodynamic beekeeping. We’re excited to have her leading the Garden-In-A-Box program to new heights! |
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Water Conservation Associate
Mischa Delaney
water@conservationcenter.org
303.999.3820 Ext. 217 |
Mischa first joined CRC in 2009 as a graduate intern and was thrilled to return as a staff member in 2011. In 2010 Mischa completed her Masters degree in Environmental Leadership from Naropa University and holds a Bachelors degree in Psychology. In addition to her educational background, Mischa has experience in management and customer service. Born and raised in Colorado, she has a deep love for the local community and environment. Mischa is an avid home cook and loves to travel. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, hiking and getting outside on her vintage bike. |
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City of Boulder Deconstruction Professional ReSource Director
Shaun LaBarre
slabarre@resourceyard.org
303.419.5427 |
Shaun LaBarre was born and raised in the frozen tundra of Minnesota. He arrived in Colorado to complete degrees in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Environmental Science. Shaun joined the CRC in the summer of 2007 as a Slow the Flow Irrigation Auditor, and now serves as the ReSource Boulder Program Director and City of Boulder Deconstruction Professional. |
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ReSource Senior Manager
Rob Baer
rbaer@resourceyard.org
720.984.3758 |
Rob joined the Center for ReSource Conservation’s Waste Division program, The ReSource Yard, in May of 2007. He grew up in New England and came out to Colorado to attend The University of Colorado at Boulder where he majored in International Affairs. Rob fell in love with Colorado and the lifestyle it offers. He was a cook in Boulder when he started volunteering at the Colorado Conservation Trust, a Boulder based non-profit. After that, Rob became a ski instructor in the winter and a fly-fishing guide during the off season. After a year Rob realized he liked working for non-profits and started seeking a job at one. When he found ReSource it was a perfect match. He could work for a non-profit and help preserve the outdoors all while working outside with his dog, Hugo, next to him. When Rob is not at ReSource you can usually find him out fishing for fun or guiding clients. |
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ReSource Fort Collins Program Manager
Kendol Gustafson
kgustafson@resourceyard.org
970.498.9663 |
Kendol joined the CRC in August 2006. He was raised in the great state of Tennessee and developed his passion for the environment because of his mother, Patti Wade. He received his first bachelors degree from the University of Tennessee and his second bachelors degree from Colorado State University. Both degrees were awarded by the College of Natural Resources. Kendol believes it is time for a change and that people can spark the change that the planet deserves. |
