Friends of CAIC Staff, Board of Directors, and the Circle of Friends
Staff
The Friends of CAIC team works remotely across the state of Colorado.

Aaron Carlson
Executive Director

Katie Thibideau
Development Officer

Kia Soden
Membership and Development Coordinator
Justina Liss
Trailhead Program Coordinator, Dillon Ranger District

Sam Gifford
Trailhead Program Coordinator, Statewide

Todd Gillman
Strategic Partnerships Officer
Contact Us
Info@FriendsofCAIC.org
Membership@FriendsofCAIC.org
Board of Directors
The all-volunteer Board of Directors provides insight and guidance on our mission and organizational direction.

Markian Feduschak
Board Chair

Brent Brown
Board Vice Chair

Bill Mueller
Board Treasurer

Jonathan Lantz
Board Member

Rusty Perry
Board Member

David W Clark
Board Member

Samantha Killgore
Board Member

Ethan Greene
Non Voting CAIC Liason
Circle of Friends
This team of supporters lends their voice and reach to drive avalanche safety efforts, build membership, and expand the presence of the CAIC and Friends of CAIC across the backcountry community.

Ann Driggers
Ski Ambassador
Carly Finke
Snowboard Ambassador

Chris Davenport
Ski Ambassador

Justin Ibarra
Splitboard Ambassador

Gregory Hope
Ski Ambassador

TJ David
Ski Ambassador

Jason Killgore
Ski Ambassador
Jill Seager
Ski Ambassador

Kim Onasch
Snowmobile Ambassador

Lani Bruntz
Ski Ambassador

Jason Antin
Ski Ambassador

Matt Entz
Snowmobile Ambassador

Hilaree Nelson
1972-2022
We are forever thankful to Hilaree for her efforts to promote avalanche safety and support the CAIC