Meet The People behind the scenes
Board of Directors
Steve Janssen - Museum Curator
Steve started collecting space memorabilia when he was about 5 years old. That led to an interest in astronomy. He was an instructor with the Young Astronauts Program where he taught youth the importance of learning about space, science, math and technology. He was a member of the Saguaro Astronomy Club in Arizona before becoming a member of the Sangre Stargazers Astronomy Club in Colorado. He is also a member of the Dark Skies Organization and a volunteer for the Space Foundation based in Colorado Springs. He also volunteers as a member of the Custer County Search & Rescue as well as a volunteer firefighter. In his spare times he enjoys hiking, climbing and just being in the mountains.
Contact him at: <museumcurator@hotmail.com> or 719-783-0610.
Steve started collecting space memorabilia when he was about 5 years old. That led to an interest in astronomy. He was an instructor with the Young Astronauts Program where he taught youth the importance of learning about space, science, math and technology. He was a member of the Saguaro Astronomy Club in Arizona before becoming a member of the Sangre Stargazers Astronomy Club in Colorado. He is also a member of the Dark Skies Organization and a volunteer for the Space Foundation based in Colorado Springs. He also volunteers as a member of the Custer County Search & Rescue as well as a volunteer firefighter. In his spare times he enjoys hiking, climbing and just being in the mountains.
Contact him at: <museumcurator@hotmail.com> or 719-783-0610.
Terri Rowenhorst - Interim Secretary, Director of Education & Marketing
Terri brings a passion for education and 20 years of experience in business development and marketing in the educational publishing and technology sector. Terri is currently the director of membership services for the National Repository of Online Courses (NROC) a non-profit effort which offers open content to support learners worldwide at HippoCampus.org.
Terri brings a passion for education and 20 years of experience in business development and marketing in the educational publishing and technology sector. Terri is currently the director of membership services for the National Repository of Online Courses (NROC) a non-profit effort which offers open content to support learners worldwide at HippoCampus.org.
Linda Hicks - Treasurer
Linda graduated from the University of Houston Clear Lake with a B.S. in Medical Technology. I worked at Clear Lake Regional Hospital and during my years there I preformed modified plasma volume testing on astronauts from the Johnson Space Center in Webster, Texas. After moving to Colorado she worked at St. Thomas More hospital in Canon City in their laboratory. Linda is currently retired and residing in Westcliffe, Co.
Linda graduated from the University of Houston Clear Lake with a B.S. in Medical Technology. I worked at Clear Lake Regional Hospital and during my years there I preformed modified plasma volume testing on astronauts from the Johnson Space Center in Webster, Texas. After moving to Colorado she worked at St. Thomas More hospital in Canon City in their laboratory. Linda is currently retired and residing in Westcliffe, Co.
Terre Davis - Director
Terre received her BA from the University of Michigan and her MA and PhD from Michigan State University. Her career as a public school teacher, reading consultant, principal, superintendent, and adjunct professor at three major universities, ultimately led her to start her own business as a search consultant for boards of education. She has been a keynote speaker at several state and national educational conferences and has developed and implemented programs to assist other persons who want to advance their individual careers and reach their individual potential.
Terre received her BA from the University of Michigan and her MA and PhD from Michigan State University. Her career as a public school teacher, reading consultant, principal, superintendent, and adjunct professor at three major universities, ultimately led her to start her own business as a search consultant for boards of education. She has been a keynote speaker at several state and national educational conferences and has developed and implemented programs to assist other persons who want to advance their individual careers and reach their individual potential.
Larry Luikart - Director
Larry Luikart earned Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Education from Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois and a second Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri. He enjoyed a twenty-six year career as a Missouri Highway Patrol Officer. During his career he flew fixed wing aircraft full time for the Patrol for twelve years. He holds an FAA Multiengine Airline Transport pilot license accumulating a little more than 4200 hours in numerous types of single and multiengine aircraft. He retired from the Patrol in 2007 moving to rural Custer County with his wife Monica and their two giant dogs. He is an avid Civil War historian and writer. He enjoys camping and fishing in the mountains. He is honored to be a part of the Board for the Museum.
Larry Luikart earned Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Education from Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois and a second Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri. He enjoyed a twenty-six year career as a Missouri Highway Patrol Officer. During his career he flew fixed wing aircraft full time for the Patrol for twelve years. He holds an FAA Multiengine Airline Transport pilot license accumulating a little more than 4200 hours in numerous types of single and multiengine aircraft. He retired from the Patrol in 2007 moving to rural Custer County with his wife Monica and their two giant dogs. He is an avid Civil War historian and writer. He enjoys camping and fishing in the mountains. He is honored to be a part of the Board for the Museum.
George Chreighton, Director
George was a biology teacher and science coordinator for the Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts in eastern Kansas for 35 years. He spent 16
summers working for the National Park Service as an naturalist in
Acadia N. P. Maine, Bryce Canyon N.P. and Pecos N. P. in New
Mexico. He is an avid birder and enjoys other outdoor activities.
George was a biology teacher and science coordinator for the Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts in eastern Kansas for 35 years. He spent 16
summers working for the National Park Service as an naturalist in
Acadia N. P. Maine, Bryce Canyon N.P. and Pecos N. P. in New
Mexico. He is an avid birder and enjoys other outdoor activities.
Cosmo - Museum Mascot
Cosmo the kitty, aka the Museum Mascot. He is as dark as deep space sporting a planet Saturn charm on his collar. He went on an extended cross country "space trip" with the curators. His likes are: ribbon, string, feathers and cheese puffs. As an honorary member of the board he has no voting privileges.
Cosmo the kitty, aka the Museum Mascot. He is as dark as deep space sporting a planet Saturn charm on his collar. He went on an extended cross country "space trip" with the curators. His likes are: ribbon, string, feathers and cheese puffs. As an honorary member of the board he has no voting privileges.
Advisory Board
Brenda Janssen
Wife of Steve Janssen and Co-curator, Brenda's duties include exhibit presentation coordinator, staging displays and maintaining display case's. Brenda is a member of the staff at Eagle's Summit Ranch, Westcliffe CO. where they help wounded warriors find their way home. Brenda is a Fine Art artist and photographer and possesses a passion for the Cosmos.
Wife of Steve Janssen and Co-curator, Brenda's duties include exhibit presentation coordinator, staging displays and maintaining display case's. Brenda is a member of the staff at Eagle's Summit Ranch, Westcliffe CO. where they help wounded warriors find their way home. Brenda is a Fine Art artist and photographer and possesses a passion for the Cosmos.
Jason Unwin - Director
Jason was born in Pueblo Colorado and graduated from Centennial High School in 1979. He was active in school activities such as Army JROTC and Speech and Debate team, graduated with honors and received a four year Army ROTC Scholarship to the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo. He attended the University of Southern Colorado and received a BS in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. Jason was commissioned into the Regular Army as a Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery.
Jason was a graduate of the Field Artillery Basic Course at Ft. Sill, OK and assigned to the 2nd Battalion 5th Field Artillery with the First Infantry Division at Ft. Riley Kansas. He served in Kansas, Neu Ulm West Germany, and Ft. Bragg North Carolina. Is a veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and assisted port operations at the Saudi port of Ad-Dammam. Left the Army at Ft. Bragg NC with Second US Army Readiness Group advising and training Army Reserve and National Guard Units.
Jason started working in corrections at the Triangle Correctional Institution for the North Carolina Department of Corrections in Raleigh. In 1994 He started working for the Federal Bureau of Prisons ( an agency of the US Department of Justice) at Ft. Dix, NJ. In 1995 he was assigned to the United States Penitentiary at Florence Colorado and has been working there to the present day.
He is married to Debra Unwin and have three children ( 1 boy and two girls) and 11 grand children. Is the Education Officer for the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, Aerospace Education Officer for the Mel Harmon Chapter of the Air Force Association, President of the Southern Colorado Rocketeers (NAR Section #632), and Chief of Section for the 5th Texas Field Artillery (Confederate) Civil War Reenacting unit.
Jason was born in Pueblo Colorado and graduated from Centennial High School in 1979. He was active in school activities such as Army JROTC and Speech and Debate team, graduated with honors and received a four year Army ROTC Scholarship to the University of Southern Colorado in Pueblo. He attended the University of Southern Colorado and received a BS in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice. Jason was commissioned into the Regular Army as a Second Lieutenant in the Field Artillery.
Jason was a graduate of the Field Artillery Basic Course at Ft. Sill, OK and assigned to the 2nd Battalion 5th Field Artillery with the First Infantry Division at Ft. Riley Kansas. He served in Kansas, Neu Ulm West Germany, and Ft. Bragg North Carolina. Is a veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and assisted port operations at the Saudi port of Ad-Dammam. Left the Army at Ft. Bragg NC with Second US Army Readiness Group advising and training Army Reserve and National Guard Units.
Jason started working in corrections at the Triangle Correctional Institution for the North Carolina Department of Corrections in Raleigh. In 1994 He started working for the Federal Bureau of Prisons ( an agency of the US Department of Justice) at Ft. Dix, NJ. In 1995 he was assigned to the United States Penitentiary at Florence Colorado and has been working there to the present day.
He is married to Debra Unwin and have three children ( 1 boy and two girls) and 11 grand children. Is the Education Officer for the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, Aerospace Education Officer for the Mel Harmon Chapter of the Air Force Association, President of the Southern Colorado Rocketeers (NAR Section #632), and Chief of Section for the 5th Texas Field Artillery (Confederate) Civil War Reenacting unit.
Kathy Wampler - Advisor
Kathy Wampler is the Executive Associate for Dave Roever, of Roever Foundation Inc. She serves in the capacity of assistant, associate speaker at various functions, coordination of travel details, liaison between the corporate office and Mr. Roever, as well as the soloist for Mr. Roever’s speaking engagements.
Previously, Kathy and her husband served at Directors of Eagles Summit Ranch in Westcliffe, Colorado where the Roever Foundation conducts a program for wounded warriors, helping them “get back on their feet”, instilling hope for the future, and giving them the much needed support they so greatly deserve. Kathy has been with the Roever Foundation since January 1991 and has served the foundation in many capacities. She resides in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband David. They have been married since August of 1993.
Kathy Wampler is the Executive Associate for Dave Roever, of Roever Foundation Inc. She serves in the capacity of assistant, associate speaker at various functions, coordination of travel details, liaison between the corporate office and Mr. Roever, as well as the soloist for Mr. Roever’s speaking engagements.
Previously, Kathy and her husband served at Directors of Eagles Summit Ranch in Westcliffe, Colorado where the Roever Foundation conducts a program for wounded warriors, helping them “get back on their feet”, instilling hope for the future, and giving them the much needed support they so greatly deserve. Kathy has been with the Roever Foundation since January 1991 and has served the foundation in many capacities. She resides in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband David. They have been married since August of 1993.
Lora Barnes - Advisor
Lora Barnes is a resident of Northern Oklahoma. Her commitment to fund raising is exhibited through years of hard work for the American Cancer Society. Lora is married to George Barnes and spends much time with her children, grand children and great grand children. Lora is currently a Supervisor at First Council Casino .
Lora Barnes is a resident of Northern Oklahoma. Her commitment to fund raising is exhibited through years of hard work for the American Cancer Society. Lora is married to George Barnes and spends much time with her children, grand children and great grand children. Lora is currently a Supervisor at First Council Casino .
