Our Dedicated Team
Community Connections Project of Longmont is proud to present the team of special people who work hard to make things happen both in the spotlight and behind the scenes. Get to know a little about each of our staff members here!
Karen Yegge
Karen Yegge first arrived in Colorado in 1982 to attend the University of Colorado, Boulder. By the time she finished her BA degree (German ‘87), she and her husband, John, had decided Colorado was a pretty nice place to stay
Michelle teVelde
Originally from Michigan, Michelle relocated to a dairy farm in Colorado in 2007. Married to a fourth-generation dairy farmer, Michelle has embraced country living and finds value in raising her kids in a rural area. Professionally, Michelle has worked with
Dominic Romito
Dominic’s goal in life is to inspire others to be the best they can be. He has an interest in social media and graphic design. He has been involved in CCPLongmont since before the project was even an idea. He
Jessica Yegge
As a born-and-raised Colorado native, Jess loves to see her community coming together and thriving. She assists CCPLongmont with website maintenance and acts as a sounding board for the company’s founder. Her personal life revolves around her incredible husband and
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Current Donatable Items Needed:
- Wheel Chair Ramps
- Serving Tables
- Costumes and Props
- Wardrobe Cabinets
Our Fearless Board
Nancy Box
Originally from upstate New York, Ms. Box has lived in multiple states and a year in Europe. She has a BS in Psychology from McGill University, an MS in Elementary Education from the College of St. Rose and completed graduate
Alison Schook
Alison Schook has been Secretary to the Board of CCPL since 2021. She is a mother of four and has served the public at Natural Grocers for eight years. Alison is a perpetual student and accomplishes things with passion and
Tina Nuechterlein
Tina Nuechterlein, a longtime resident of the Longmont area, possesses a wide range of interests and a calling to serve. Tina is currently a Broker/Realtor, but over the years she has held a variety of jobs including farm hand and
Jeffery Rowe
Jeff received his Bachelors of Finance from the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating with honors. He has worked for Addepar, a Silicon Valley based financial software company. Prior to Addepar, he worked for Goldman Sachs for 3 years in the
Eric Ruiz
Eric Ruiz is a Senior Loan Officer at Guild Mortgage with over 10 years of experience in the mortgage industry. Specializing in personalized service, Eric is passionate about helping clients, particularly first-time homebuyers, navigate the mortgage process with ease and