About Us

Ric became the Board Chair in January 2023. In addition to being a speaker Ric mentors men to learn their Kingdom calling, and has helped over 40+ non-profit Boards and Executives create and drive generational impact. Ric is a Director with Kyndryl, a technology advisory and management firm.

Laura was one of the mentors for the first Denver BOH family in December 2015 and is still in touch with the family today. She joined the Board in August 2019 and was asked to be the Treasurer in 2020. Laura has over 40 years of accounting experience as a Controller, small business owner, and public accountant. She got her CPA over 30 years ago when she moved to the Denver area from the East Coast. She is semi-retired and a Contractor at CBIZ, a publicly traded corporation, preparing income tax returns. She has a Master’s of Taxation (University of Denver), MBA (Loyola College Baltimore), and BA (Duke University).

Laura has been married for over 32 years and has a blended family of four sons and nine grandchildren. She loves to travel with her husband, children, and grandchildren. Other interests include swimming and Zumba classes.

Andrew joined the Bridge of Hope Board in January of 2024. Andrew is the principal founder of Roof & Solar Brokers Group, a consultative brokerage firm providing a unique white glove service to commercial building owners and investment groups. In addition, Andrew has formerly worked as a professional strength & conditioning coach, having coached professional athletes, military operators, and executives of a large tech corporation. Andrew and his wife, Kelsey, enjoy spending time with their daughter and two dogs, traveling, playing golf, working out, and fellowshipping with family and friends.

Valerie joined the Bridge of Hope Board in January of 2023.  Valerie has been the owner of Falling Star Consulting since 2015, which helps small business owners with accounting and bookkeeping solutions.  Along with her husband, Shane, they also own First Steps Help, which provides financial resources to individuals after the death of a loved one.  Valerie resides in Castle Rock with her husband and five children.  She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, golfing, hiking, and volunteering at her church and her children’s schools.

Gina served in the USAF, worked as the Development Manager at Bridge of Hope, and currently, serves on the Board of Directors. She transitioned into the non-profit sector, where she found my true passion in serving others and making a meaningful impact on communities. With a positive and collaborative approach, Gina remains dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through her professional and volunteer work. Personally, Gina enjoys serving at church, coaching her kids’ volleyball teams, and traveling.