Board Members
Travis has been volunteering with the center since 2018, and he has served on multiple committees and in many different roles. He is a previous Volunteer of the Year winner and two-time Volunteer of the Month. His experience with CTRC includes horse leading, side walking, facilities committee, barn team, training team, and serving on the fundraising committee. This experience leads to a deep understanding of the organization and helps to inform his commitment to driving excellent outcomes for CTRC.
Travis has a degree in communications and brings decades of experience in director-level marketing and operations roles in commercial real estate and the health and wellness sector. He has extensive leadership training and is a life-long learner.
Travis grew up on a farm in Illinois and has been living in Colorado since 2012. In his spare time, he enjoys filmmaking, playing music, and spending time with Waylon, his White German Shepherd dog.
Meg Dyer is a long-time Boulder County resident, beginning in her college years at the University of Colorado, Boulder where she studied Psychology and English.
She has worked in public safety/telecommunications for twenty years as a Technical Communications professional. Her expertise includes technical writing and communications, project management, facilitation, public speaking, leadership development, and creative problem-solving.
Meg joined the CTRC board in June 2021 and looks forward to providing expertise and guidance to the vital CTRC grant writing program and helping to access additional funding for the organization. She is pleased to join a team of devoted, skilled, and caring people who are doing important work in the community.
Mary was born in Ohio and moved to Colorado in 1999. She received her degree in accounting from Ohio State University and began her career in public accounting in 1995. Mary started volunteering on the board for CTRC in 2011 and has been serving as Treasurer. In her spare time, she is running after her two daughters, teaching them to love the outdoors.
Susan Zimmerman is a lifelong resident of the Front Range and a graduate of Niwot High School. She was accepted at Colorado State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies. She has devoted herself to the Human Services field for 34 years working primarily with youth of all ages and individuals with disabilities. Susan has extensive knowledge in leadership development and expertise in leading community collaboration focused on youth issues. Most recently she’s in her eleventh year in the St. Vrain Valley School District implementing and administrating before and after school programs. In this role she is committed to providing opportunities to enrich the lives of children and families in safe and welcoming environments, enabling all children to realize their highest potential. Additionally, Susan is a Reiki master, enjoys spending her time outdoors and as a passionate horse enthusiast, she has been volunteering at the Colorado Therapeutic Riding Center for 15 years.
Heath was born and raised in Colorado and lived in the farm house directly behind CTRC while in High School. He has two children, a daughter who is currently at CSU and a son who is a senor at Mead High School. His wife works at Erie High School. Heath attended Boulder High School and was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to attend the University of Colorado where he studied criminal justice and played on the football team. Following College, Heath was drafted to play professional football which he did for 7 years in Boston, Miami, and St Louis before coming home to Colorado. Since 2003 Heath has been working in his family real estate business which is located in Erie as a commercial broker, land developer, construction manager and property manager. Heath began volunteering for the Board at CTRC in 2014 after his involvement in finding a location for Circle of Life and being introduced to all the great things CTRC does. Heath has been the Secretary and is currently serving as the board of directors Vice President.
Kadie is originally from Minnesota and has resided in Colorado since the mid ‘90s when her job moved her to the Denver area. She and her husband run a small cattle ranch. Kadie got her BS degree in Marketing and Spanish and later her MBA from Creighton University. She has worked in telecommunications in a variety of roles (Product Management, Sales, Human Resources, Customer Operations and Industry Management). Kadie was introduced to CTRC in 2016 and joined the board of directors that summer. She now serves as Secretary. In her free time, she loves to travel and relax with her critters – dogs, horses, cats, and cattle.
Serving on CTRC’s Board of Directors enables Margit to be a servant leader through action.
Margit and her husband live on a small rural property near CTRC and have had the opportunity to raise their children, dogs, cats, horses, alpacas, cattle, and chickens there. She has leveraged her love for alpaca fiber with an early-stage commercial knitting business.
On a professional basis, Margit spent her career bridging gaps between disparate groups, including sales, clients, marketing, finance, engineering and architecture, executives, trades, technicians, international relations, PR, and communications. She “translates” the different languages of various business and technical silos to communicate effectively – marching towards common purposes and goals.
Margit is a USAF veteran and has an undergraduate degree in Applied Math/Computer Science and Masters of Engineering in Engineering Management as well as formal certification in project management.
Ashley transitioned from a career in sales to a human resource professional almost 10 years ago. Ashley currently oversees the HR Department for Bain and Company in Denver, a top-tier and multi-award-winning firm. She is passionate about creating cultures where people can thrive and truly enjoy coming to work daily.
Ashley serves in a board seat for both CTRC and the Mile High Society for Human Resources Management, where she leads as a Co-Director of the Education Team. Additionally, Ashley has earned her SRM-CP certification and an M.B.A. In her free time, she enjoys working on house projects, hiking, volunteering and chasing the best restaurants.
A Colorado native, Monica holds a Bachelor of Science, Management, Human Resources and Organizational Development from Colorado State University – Global. She values the opportunity to help others through personal and professional development. Her experience includes senior HR and organizational development roles in finance, agribusiness, behavioral health, and non-profits. In addition to her Board role at CTRC, she serves as Board of Director, Workforce Readiness for CO SHRM.
Monica is excited to work with the board of directors and staff as the mission aligns so well with her personal mantra “making a difference in the lives of others”.
Board Members
CTRC’s Board of Directors is dedicated to superior planning, guidance and assessment of CTRC’s programs, direction and perpetuity. CTRC’s Board encompasses a broad level of experience, diversity and management skill. The Board engages in strategic planning, performing a monthly review, measurement and revision of strategic goals.
| Travis Salzman | President | Board Member since 2022 |
| Meg Dyer | Vice President | Board Member since 2021 |
| Mary Lahr | Treasurer | Board Member since 2011 |
| Susan Zimmerman | Board Member | Board Member since 2019 |
| Heath Irwin | Board Member | Board Member since 2014 |
| Kadie Hughes | Board Member | Board Member since 2016 |
“Our strategic plan serves as our agency’s “navigational chart” and we have faithfully adhered to the course we have mapped. CTRC has strong and seasoned leadership, both at the Board level and at the management level. This leadership has allowed our agency to be visionary and build for the future while still staying focused on exemplary daily operations. It has allowed us to navigate extremely rough waters and even when we are sailing on calm seas, we are continually preparing for the changing times. As the Chair of the Board, I feel I can speak for the whole Board, and say we take great pride in our progress and our ability to not only maintain a stellar organization, but to continually vision and build for CTRC’s sustainability.” – Deb Durand, Former CTRC President