Board Members (from left to right):Top Row: Jaclyn Lusk, Cathy Lasnik, Anne Bakken, Mike Selix, Michele Wolfe, John Buckley
Front Row: Heather Brown, Cynthia Griffin, Lucy Crandall, Shannon Rogers (Exec. Director), and Lorri Orwig
Michele Wolfe, Kaiser Permenante, 2012 Board President
Michele M. Wolfe, native of Colorado living the past 13 years in Colorado Springs, CO. Attended the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO where I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Gerontology. I began my career serving and advocating for seniors as a Case Manager for the Weld County Area Agency on Aging and have continued with my passion ever since. Over the past 18 years I have worked to educate, promote and advocate for seniors and community organizations to improve the quality of life for those in which we serve.
Lorri Orwig, Silver Key Senior Services, Vice President
Lorri Orwig has lived in Colorado Springs since 1995 and has worked in the Public Health and Non-Profit fields for over 20 years. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Education from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and is a nationally Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES). She is the Director of Resource Development for Silver Key Senior Services where her experience in strategic planning, training, public relations and fundraising is put to good use on behalf of seniors every day.
Jaclyn Lusk, Board Secretary
Jaclyn Lusk is the current Business Development Director for Solterra Senior Living. I was raised in Amarillo, Texas and moved to Colorado Springs nine years ago. I have worked in marketing, sales and business development for over 13 years with an emphasis on hotel customer service, corporate sales and healthcare marketing. I enjoy helping companies reach their full potential. There are few careers that really impact other lives and it has become a passion of mine to assist seniors and make sure their voice is heard. I have a handsome, 9 year old, son who is obsessed with Harry Potter and we enjoy spending as much time as possible outdoors: hiking, kayaking, camping, fishing, etc.
Anne Bakken, Appointment Advocates
Anne Bakken, RN BSN has lived in Colorado Springs for the past 28 years having received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from Viterbo University in LaCrosse, WI. Anne has previously worked in a hospital setting including adult intensive care, outpatient surgery and a nursing instructor for a local college. For the past 14 years she has been a cardiovascular nurse clinician at Pikes Peak Cardiology working with the physicians and manager of the clinical research department. She has provided health education to seniors through lectures at the Senior Center and assisted living centers. Anne is currently co-owner of Appointment Advocates, a new business providing transportation and advocacy for medical appointments by providing an RN to transport and be present during the appointment. Anne would like to improve the educational opportunities for the seniors in the Pikes Peak area. By the senior obtaining more information on health issues, money matters and resources, individuals are encouraged to be more active in their health care and decision making.
John Buckley, Buckley Law
I am John Buckley, Secretary and Board Member of the Senior Resource Council since 2009. I have lived in Colorado Springs off and on since 1973, when I came here to attend the USAF Academy. I returned permanently with my family in 1994. I am a counselor-at-law at Buckley Forbush, PLLC (www.buckleylaw.com). I use the term "counselor" because it describes what I do best and I want to distinguish myself from the negative stereotypes of my chosen calling. I spend my time advising clients in estate planning, business planning and tax planning. More than half of my client base are seasoned citizens over the age of 60. My wife Melinda is my Legal Administrator, so we are a family business. In addition to SRC, I acted as legal counsel in forming the Colorado Parkinson Foundation, Inc., and I sit on its Board. I am an active Rotarian, and I sit on the Financial Development Committee of the YMCA of the Rockies. I am a retired Air Force Reserve officer, and the father of three adult children, including a disabled combat veteran who did three tours in the Global War On Terror. I am the proud grandfather of three beautiful girls under the age of 4. I began serving seniors when I graduated from law school in 1990. The senior industry is changing rapidly, as my generation joins the ranks of seasoned citizens. I want to help formulate solutions focused upon meeting the needs of our city's seasoned citizens. I believe that the SRC provides all of us with a great forum for making a difference in the lives of seniors.
Lucy Crandall, Seniors Blue Book, Past President
Lucy Crandall has a passion for seniors. Having sat on many SRC Event Committees for several years, Lucy joined the SRC Board of Directors in 2009 and served as Board Chair in 2011. Lucy has served the senior community for over a decade via employment with a home health care agency. This allowed Lucy time to get to know the SRC Events and understand the mission of the SRC. The organization seemed the right fit for Lucy to contribute her energy and time. She is currently the Regional Director for the Seniors Blue Book, again allowing her to continue the mission of education and choice. Lucy received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from UCCS in 2001. Though she grew up in Burbank, California, Lucy and her husband Jim, moved to the Springs in 1994 where they are happily raising their 15 year old son. During free time, Lucy and her family enjoy watching and playing hockey, the beautiful outdoors of Colorado, and playing with the family dogs, Crosby, Ovechekin and The Beaver Dog.
Cynthia Griffin, Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care
Heather Jordon-Brown, Sterling Adult Day Care
Heather Jordan-Brown has worked in the senior community for over seven years. She has been on the committees for the Boomer and Beyond Expo, Joe Henjum Accolades, Veterans Salute and more. She has worked for Sterling Care Adult Day Services since 2008, and enjoys helping seniors and their families. Heather is an Air Force brat and settled in Colorado Springs when her father retired here. She graduated from Doherty High School, UCCS with her Bachelors in Business Administration/Marketing and her Masters in Business Administration/ Management. Heather is a member of the American Marketing Association, National Association of Professional Women, Society of Leadership and many more great organizations. She also is a board member of the Friends of the Colorado Springs Senior Center and The ARC of the Pikes Peak region.
Cathy Lasnik, AARP
Mike Selix, Kaiser Permanente
Mike Selix has been a member of the SRC since 2008. Mike works for Kaiser Permanente as a Senior Advantage Sales Executive. Responsible for educating and enrolling Medicare recipients into the Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage health care plan. He is a third generation Colorado Springs resident. Married to Jackie (Caldwell) Selix for 29 years and proud father of two grown sons. After attending Widefield High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served 4 years aboard the USS Coontz. Honorably discharged February 1983. Mike has been involved with Medicaid and Medicare recipients for the previous 15 years not only from a local level, but as a nationally recognized leader. Mike bring years of community involvement and a zest to enhance the image of Colorado Springs. He thrives at the potential of being able to make a difference within the community, particularly the Senior Community. He has volunteered at Silver Key, The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce as an Ambassador, Alzheimer’s Association, helped with grant research for the Fountain Valley Senior Center and he’s currently attending Leadership Pikes Peak. Mike is proud to be a member of the SRC Board and looks forward to helping the SRC continue its accelerated path into the future.
