MEET THE TEAM
CAG's Full Time Employees
CAG's Executive Director
Kelly Ivan
My family and I moved to Golden in 2014. I had worked at a food pantry in
North Carolina for 5 years and loved my work. I quickly found the CAG and
started volunteering. In 2016, I was hired to manage the operations of the
CAG. My background is in accounting and food purchasing for a major distributor. While working for the CAG, I attended Red Rocks Community College and received my certification in Nonprofit Management. I am blessed to be part of a great organization and to serve my community.
CAG's administrative Operations Coordinator
Jolie Morries
I'm from Casper, Wyoming. I graduated college at the University of Wyoming, then I moved to Golden five years ago. I live with my husband, my dog, and my cat. I started working with the CAG in November, and I am passionate about helping people who are in need of food and resources in our community.
CAG's Board Members
CAG's Board President
Mark Pattridge
I grew up in Golden and have lived here most of my life. My family has been quite involved with the CAG over the years. I retired from family medicine in 2019 and have been the Board President for the last 2 years.
CAG's Board Member
Mandy Liao
I’m from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and I was a 4th grade teacher there for almost 10 years. Seven years ago, we moved to Colorado for my husband’s job. I have two young sons, and as a family, we love everything Golden has to offer. I have been a volunteer in the CAG food pantry for almost six years and have been on the board in various positions for the
past four years. Volunteering at the CAG and helping support our community has been such a fulfilling experience.
CAG's Board Member
Chris Davell
We moved to Colorado from South Florida in 2019 for a change of environment and to be closer to our kids. We quickly fell in love with Golden and became involved in the community. We found CAG and started volunteering soon after arriving in town. My background is finance and I’ve
been volunteering for non profits for most of my adult life. I joined the board
last year and love our mission and the dedication of the staff, volunteers
and other board members.
CAG's Board Member
Carol Milan
I’ve lived in Golden since 1984 after obtaining an Environmental Sciences degree from DU. I was married for 25 years and have 3 wonderful kids :) When my twin boys started kindergarten, I went back to school for Nursing and became an RN. I worked as a nurse for 13 years until medical issues caused me to leave that field. I serve on the BOD for a large family business in Seattle, having been its chair for several years. I have been on the Leadership Golden BOD as well as other boards. I began volunteering in college at the Dumb Friends League, and have volunteered with autistic children, Doctors without Borders, and several local not for profits. Although I wish I was able to volunteer weekly at the CAG, I have helped with the Postal Food Drive, The Christmas events, and some other smaller things over the last 5 years. I love serving on the CAG board and hope bringing my business and Board experience helps us grow and develop to better serve the needs of our community.
CAG's Board Member
Aimee Valdez
I've lived in Golden for 20 years and have been a volunteer at CAG for 11 years (Fridays!). My husband and I own a few businesses in downtown Golden. My business career was in crisis and corporate communications, first at a Chicago agency, then for Coors, and after that with my own consultancy working with CEOs at several international companies.
CAG's Board Member
Barry Bettis
I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona before moving to Colorado in the mid 70’s. I worked for the city of Arvada parks department, taking care of
parks for 36 years. I retired about 6 years ago and started volunteering for
CAG. My wife, Liz and I live in Golden and enjoy working at CAG and spending some winter time at our other home in Cape Coral FL.