SOSS - Board of Directors

Eight Salidans were appointed to the inaugural board of directors for the Support Our Schools, Salida foundation on April 28, 2000, at the Salida City Council chambers. Mayor Jaime Lewis served as chair of the steering committee. Officers are: Monty Holmes, President; Vice-President (Vacant); Secretary, Anthony Martinez; Treasurer, Rich Young.

SOSS is a Colorado non-profit corporation.

To volunteer your time on a committee for our school fund-raising challenge, fax SOSS at 539-2200 or email SOSS@salida.com.

SOSS Board Member Profile

Ken Brandon, (ex-officio member), long-time Salida businessman, R 32 J school board member, co-founder of SOSS, past president Chamber of Commerce, regular community volunteer, parent

Monty Holmes, co-founder of SOSS, long-time Salida building contractor, publisher, developer of SOSS, Ride of the Century and salida.com websites, parent

Kathleen Hulsey, Businesswoman, 21 years in financial services industry (currently with AXA Advisers,LLC); served as president of Mt. Shavano Kiwanis Club, Board Member of Salida Chamber of Commerce, member Salida Steamplant Council, Treasurer of Christian Women's Club. Six year resident of Howard, loves animals--"Mother" of two great dogs.

Ed Lambert, long-time Salida school teacher, coach, founding member of Salida Academic Booster Club, co-coordinator for "We the People," community orchestra, parent

Tony Martinez, attorney experienced in nonprofit foundations, SOSS foundation charter volunteer, parent

Rich Young, Salida businessman, CPA, High Country Bank Board of Directors, assistant SHS football coach, parent