Bill has been a resident of southwest Colorado since 1995 and presently lives in Dolores with his wife Angie and two children, Jack and Olivia. Having lost his father at the age of 13, Bill knows the value of mature male leadership and the role it can play in supporting and orienting boys as they mature into young men. Bill's personal experience sitting in men's support circles for the past 16 years has deepened his appreciation for the value of having a place to check in, be seen, heard and supported by your peers. Learning of the power of this similar work with boys, Bill became interested in joining with others in the area to create this experience for the boys in our community. Bill is proud and grateful to be a co-founding board member of Boys to Men Southwest Colorado.

Chris is a long time resident of Durango. As a massage therapist, his passion is to work with clients to enhance their self awareness. Over the past 12 years, Chris has assumed a leadership role in the vibrant Durango ManKind Project community and currently serves as the community coordinator. He was an integral part of a team of men that mentored eighth grade boys in Durango’s two middle schools. His work has created a deep understanding of how his emotions have considerably lowered the stress in his life. As a co-founder and member of the Boys to Men Board, he has been given the opportunity to model this emotional awareness and stress reduction for young males. Chris is currently co-developing and leading a pilot men’s health workshop with the intention of offering it to the entire ManKind Project community.

Michael is a retired systems engineer who relocated from Boston to Durango in 2012. For 37 years he was the CEO of a Cambridge-based operations research and consulting firm he co-founded. Currently, Michael is utilizing his acquired skills and experience as a volunteer in service to the Durango community. Under the aegis of the ManKind Project, in which he plays an active role, he organized, developed the curriculum for, and mentored circles of eighth-grade boys in Durango’s two middle schools. Subsequently, he implemented and co-mentored a men’s circle in the La Plata County jail. Michael is a founder and member of the board of Boys to Men Southwest Colorado primarily because he sees the program model as sustainable and wants there to be mentored circles of boys for his three grandsons when they reach adolescence.

Jason first moved to Southwest Colorado in 2001 and currently lives in Durango. Originally, he came to Dolores to work for Osprey Packs and his career has taken him through a variety of roles in product design, IT management, and business intelligence development. He currently is the Director of Data Management and Governance with Helen of Troy, the parent company of Osprey. Jason has been involved with the ManKind Project for the last eight years and understands the impacts a lack of mentorship can have on young men. His passion for the Boys to Men work comes from his own journey of overcoming the wounds of childhood and understanding the power of a positive mature masculine presence in a young man's life. Jason strives to empower all around him either through improved experiences in his professional life or by providing a curious and understanding ear to the people he encounters.

Dante was born and raised in Southwest Colorado, an environment that has deeply influenced his connection with nature and community. For the past five years, Dante has been a dedicated member of the Boys to Men team, where he has cultivated a passion for mentorship and personal growth. More recently, Dante has channeled this passion into his work in the recovery and mental health field as a peer. With an abiding commitment to supporting individuals on their journeys towards recovery, he combines his personal experiences with his professional expertise to create a compassionate and empathetic approach to care. Believing in the power of community, resilience, and self-discovery, he is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of those with whom he works.