| Board of Directors |
Eric Kornacki, Co-founder and Executive DirectorEric is proud to be a Colorado native, and an avid environmentalist. Eric has a natural curiosity for the world around him, loves to ask deep questions, and is a life-long learner. Eric has a B.A. in Economics and a minor in International Studies from the University of Denver, where he participated in experiential learning programs in Western Europe, Albania, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua. While finishing his studies, he worked as a coffee roaster and barista at a local Fair Trade coffee shop, where he engaged in issues around economics, development, and fair trade. Perhaps a sign of things to come, Eric started and led a campus-wide sustainability movement called SustainableDU. Right before graduating, his work paid off as the university signed onto a nation-wide Climate Commitment, and committed to many sustainable reforms. This successful experience was just the confidence and direction he needed to dream of starting Revision International.
Joseph Teipel, Co-founderJoseph Teipel was born in the small, Colorado mountain town of Buena Vista. Since he was young, Joseph has had a strong desire to see justice done in the world. To this end, he graduated with a criminology degree from the University of Denver. Through life-shaping travel experiences provided through DU, Joseph’s drive for justice transformed into what it is today: a passion to help people rethink the way they live, so as to take into account their impact on each other and the environment. At the University of Denver, one of these molding experiences was a three-week trip to Nicaragua where he volunteered with various service projects, stayed with host families, and learned a great deal about Nicaraguan culture, history and economy. Moved by his experiences, Joseph extended his stay to spend an extra week with a coffee-farming family in the mountains. There he picked coffee, made corn tortillas, and played baseball with their kids. The experience of seeing such poverty mixed with an absolute reliance on nature was a turning point which led Joseph to realize the kind of change he wanted to see in the world. He would, from this point forward, dedicate himself to connecting with and leading people, and working towards a new vision for humanity and our relationship with the environment. joseph(at)revisioninternational(dot)org
Angela Schreffler, PresidentAngela is the Executive Director of the Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council, which reduces barriers to mobility and access in the Denver metro area by fostering interagency collaboration. Before moving to Denver in 2009, Angela worked as the Manager of the Heartland Tree Alliance at Bridging The Gap in Kansas City, an urban forestry organization. Angela received her BS in Sociology from Baker University and her Master’s in Public Administration with a nonprofit management emphasis from the University of Missouri- Kansas City. Since moving to Denver, she has become a volunteer with The Park People, the Whittier neighborhood association, graduated from Transit Alliance’s Citizen Academy and will participate in Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s ImpactDenver program in 2010. Kathryn Miles, TreasurerKathryn Miles is currently the engineering manager for Hybrids-Plus in Boulder, CO, and the owner of Eco Miles Consulting - Home Energy Audits and solar solutions. She has degrees from the University of Illinois in Business Administration, the University of Pittsburgh in Mechanical Engineering, and from Carnegie Mellon University, an MS in Mechanical Engineering. Kathryn is an outdoor enthusiast (has reached the summit of over 30 Colorado 14ers), a Colorado Mountain Club guide, and an unwavering environmentalist. She served as President of the Board of Directors for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Pittsburgh, PA, and cycled across the United States to raise awareness for this cause. She is passionate about improving the environment with sustainable energy solutions and helping the USA become more socially aware of their effects on the environment. Kathryn feels fortunate to support Revision International, and excited to watch the organization grow. kmiles(at)revisioninternational(dot)org
Jessica George, SecretaryJessica George has worked as a Technical Writer for over ten years, taking breaks from her career to travel in Europe and Israel. Brought up on organic produce, natural skin care products and without a microwave, her mom made sure she and the rest of her family didn’t just accept the over-processed America. Jessica started recycling programs in the last two offices where she worked, and can already tell the downtown Denver Company where she just started is in serious need of greening.
Don LeachDon Leach was born and raised in Englewood. After high school, he worked as a mill wright, assembler, plater, surveyor, technician and inspector. In 1965 Don began night school at Tramway Tech (CU Denver) graduating with a BSME in 1970. Don spent his entire career in engineering, construction, and process industries, employed by Bechtel, Gulf Oil, M.W. Kellogg, Gates Rubber Co., and others. He worked in engineering contracting for power plants (both fossil and nuclear), petrochemical plants, environmental remediation, research facilities, and operations.
Jon ReilingJon Reiling is extensively traveled and a decorated military veteran, serving his country in Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He is also an accomplished conservationist and biologist. With a degree in Biology from the University of Colorado, he worked at the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, Florida, and as a volunteer for The Ocean Conservancy, Save the Oceans, and the Marine Mammal Stranding Network. On land, Jon competes in triathlons, leads fitness boot camps, and works to protect the outdoors he loves so much by volunteering for the Environmental Defense Fund and for Outdoors Colorado. To further his professional career, Jon worked for Janus Mutual Funds and Victory Capital Management, where he either improved performance by developing internal communication systems, or improved their environmental footprint by creating a recycling program.
Michele HartMichele is the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for the ReDirect Guide, supporting and promoting businesses that focus on the triple bottom (planet, people, profit) line when making decisions. She loves to do this through connecting individuals who are trying to make conscious buying choices with businesses they can truly stand behind. While she enjoys giving the community a more environmentally sustainable option for the products they buy she fully encourages people to live simpler lives by buying less and to think about how their consumption habits affect our planet.
mhart(at)revisioninternational(dot)org
Advisory Board MembersGlenn FeeGlenn Fee is the Executive Director of Bluff Lake Nature Center, a 123 acre wildlife refuge in east Denver. Prior to his work at Bluff Lake, Glenn served as Director of the Community Action Program at the University of Denver. He worked closely with student social action groups and the international service learning program, leading the annual Project Dharamsala program in northern India. Glenn was a founding Board member of environmental advocacy group Rock the Earth, and serves on the Board of Directors of The Park People. An avid cyclist, music fan, and community activist, Glenn lives with his partner, Jamie, and son, Cedar, in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood.gfee(at)revisioninternational(dot)org |
