Melissa Evans Bagnall

President

Melissa joined the Tri Lakes Silver Alliance Board as President in May of 2016. When seeing a need in Monument for Senior Citizens to have more services Melissa decided to donate her time to serving the area Senior Citizens by operating the Senior Center with the objective to not only maintain but work to improve the Senior Center for their enjoyment and benefit. Her resume is 30 years of diverse business experience with emphasis in Marketing, Advertising and Small Business Operations. 13 years of and thousands of hours volunteering in her 2 children’s Elementary, Middle and High Schools with leadership roles as PTO President at LPES for 2 years, LPES Chair of the Playground Renovation and Fundraising Event Planner on many events through the years. Currently she is an active Real Estate Agent in the area.

Dorothy Silvanic

Vice President

Dorothy is the owner of Home Care Assistance of El Paso County. She is a 25 year USAF veteran, serving primarily as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer with one assignment at the USAF Academy as a Group AOC. She retired in 2011 as a Colonel and Commander of the 48th Maintenance Group, at RAF Lakenheath, England. In 2011, she and Mark returned the family to the Colorado Springs area, attracted by the outstanding school systems, year-round sports and outdoor activities and beauty of the Front Range. Her interest in helping seniors is a natural extension of her service ethic, and a way to give back to her community. She has first-hand experience finding quality care for loved ones who faced a variety of specific in-home care needs, and looks forward to providing the best quality care to seniors in the Colorado Springs area. Dorothy serves on the board of the Tri Lakes Silver Alliance and the Colorado Parkinson’s Foundation.

Marie Zambory

Secretary

Marie was born and raised in Ontario, Canada. She moved to Florida in 1967. has two children, four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild on the way. She was fortunate to be a stay at home mom and was an active volunteer in her children’s schools. She moved back to Canada in 1976 for two years where she managed a small resort. After time in Canada, they moved back to Florida where Marie helped organize and set up a library at a private school. Several years later she started our own computer repair company in Gainesville, Florida. Marie handled the administrative responsibilities. In 1992, after a life changing event, she started to work at the University of Florida as a Fiscal Assistant in the Chemistry Department. In 2003, she retired from UF and moved to Colorado to be a Grandma-nanny to my two grandchildren. I volunteered at thei Elementary school and was also a care-giver for her mother. For the last couple of years, she has volunteered at Hangers, TLC, and Senior Alliance Thrift Store. Marie enjoys participating in several wonderful programs at the Tri-Lakes Senior Center. She also loves living in Colorado, spending time with her family and taking day trips to the mountains.

Colette Martin

Treasurer

Colette joined the Tri Lakes Silver Alliance Board as Treasurer in summer of 2016. Colette grew up in Monument and graduated from Lewis Palmer High School. She has three children enrolled at LP schools, and her parents still live in the community.  Colette has a BA in English from Colorado State University and a MBA from the University of Colorado.  Colette’s work experience includes healthcare strategy, business development, and administration.  Her volunteer work includes schools and community work.  She served as the Lewis Palmer Elementary School PTO Treasurer for several years and is the current PRHS After Prom Chair and Palmer Ridge High School Foundation Treasurer.  Colette looks forward to helping our valuable Tri Lakes Silver Alliance volunteers meet the growing community needs for senior services and activities. 

Warren Gehring

Senior Center Host

Meet Warren Gehring, our indispensable host who circulates throughout the center almost everyday during operation hours. He is a WW II veteran, serving in the US Army for over 3 years. After the war and his tour of duty, Warren returned to his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, where he married the love of his life, Wanda. He was employed as a tractor trailer driver for over 35 years and logged many thousands of miles of driving. Warren has been a resident of the Tri-Lakes area since 2007.

Sue Walker

Program Director

Sue has been a resident of Monument since 1995. Her two children attended and graduated from the Lewis Palmer School District. Sue has spent many hours volunteering at PLES, LPMS and PRHS. She is currently in her sixth year of coaching girls lacrosse at Palmer Ridge High School. Sue was hired as the Tri-Lakes Silver Alliance Program Coordinator in January, 2016. She spent the previous 11 years as the Assistant to the Executive Director of Landsharks Running Club, a non-profit organization. Sue is responsible for maintaining and creating senior programs, workshops and day trips at the senior center. She also oversees operations at Silver Alliance Thrift Store and is currently the primary grant writer.