The Blue River Watershed Group - Meet the Board

Meet our board of directors

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Jay Pansing, President

Jay has practiced real estate law in Colorado for over 40 years. He has an extensive background in access and rights-of-way laws, including R.S. 2477 roads and has represented several landowners who have made conservation easement grants. He has served on the conveyancing subcommittee of the Real Estate Section of the Colorado Bar Association as well as the Advisory Committee of Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund. He was part owner and general counsel for New West Title Company. He has had a long love affair with the Colorado Rocky Mountains and is dedicated to improving the waters of the beautiful Blue River in Summit and Grand Counties.

Peggy Bailey, Vice-President

Peggy is a Water Resources Engineer and a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado. She has a diverse range of experience specializing in water resources and aquatic restoration including the award-winning Blue River Restoration in downtown Breckenridge and numerous aquatic habitat enhancement projects for endangered fish species on the Colorado and Green Rivers. Peggy has extensive experience on resilient design and stabilization of heavily impacted rivers from both human disturbance, such as mining, and flood related damage. Peggy lives and works in Summit County, Colorado.

Tim West, Board Member

Tim is the owner of Breckenridge Outfitters, an Orvis endorsed fishing guide service and outdoor retail store in Breckenridge Colorado. Tim grew up in Oklahoma and attended Oklahoma University before transferring to Colorado Mountain College, where he focused in Sustainable Studies. Tim has a passion for wildlife conservation and preserving our precious water resources and environment, and he tries to volunteer his time with like-minded organizations any chance he can get. Tim loves to fish, hunt, hike, and enjoy the beauty of our great state with his family. He resides in Blue River, where he is a member of the Citizen Advisory Committee, and has lived in Summit County since 2005.

Scott M. Price, Board Member

Scott is the Executive Director for the Snake River Water District. He is passionate about water issues in the Colorado Rockies.

As the CEO of Quality Water Management, he oversees drinking water testing, water rights accounting, construction of water treatment facilities, long-term capital planning, and financial reporting. He is active in local service organizations such as the Rotary Club, and he enjoys skiing, hiking, and biking.

Libby Pansing, Ph.D. Board Member

Libby is a forest and restoration scientist with the non-profit American Forests. She completed her doctorate at the University of Colorado Denver and has studied Rocky Mountain Ecosystems for over a decade. Her research focuses on conifer regeneration, post-fire community recovery, and demographic modeling. Libby is passionate about restoring healthy ecosystems and applying best science practices to land management. Libby grew up in Denver before moving to Summit County for high school.

Brad Stuhr, Board Member

Brad is the Managing member and owner of Stuhr & Associates, LLC a Frisco based CPA firm specializing in small business taxation as well as nonprofit auditing and tax services. Brad is a Nebraska native and a graduate of the University of Nebraska but has been a Summit County resident since 1982. Brad has been active in local nonprofit organizations such as Lord of the Mountains Church, Team Summit, Summit County Youth Baseball and American Legion over the years, while raising four children who are now proud residents of Colorado.

Tanner Banks, Board Member

Tanner grew up in Summit County and after nearly a decade in Montana, is once again calling the Blue River Valley home. During his tenure in Montana, he received his degree in Aquatic Ecological Restoration from the University of Montana. After school he spent several years focused on the conservation of native trout species of Western Montana and overseeing terrestrial and aquatic restoration projects. Tanner is a project manager for Trout Unlimited and is actively involved in restoration and reclamation work throughout the region.
Tanner joins our board enthused about restoring the resiliency of his home watershed. He appreciates deep snow, wild fish, good friends and community.

Rob Baer Board Member

Rob is co-owner of The Pad, past river guide, and a lover of the Blue River.

Rob and his wife Lynne are active members of the Summit County Chamber of Commerce & the Summit County Rotary Club where have created a solid foundation of community support that they continue to foster. They are committed to making a positive impact in Summit County, the Blue River, and Colorado

Scott Hummer Board Member

Scott spent 20 years of his career as the first full-time Water Commissioner in the Blue River Basin, working for the Colorado Division of Water Resources. He oversaw the use and distribution of water and developed relationships with an array of diverse water users while educating the local community to the importance of holding and maintaining water rights. During his tenure he engaged in Summit County community service as a member of the Summit County Open Space Advisory Council, Blue River Watershed Group, and Continental Divide Land Trust. Scott was born and raised in the Fort Collins area and earned a degree in geography at the University of Northern Colorado.

Additionally, Scott worked as the first Projects Manager for the Colorado Water Trust and General Manager of the North Poudre Irrigation Company, before completing his 31-year Colorado water career by serving as Water Commissioner in the Yampa River Basin. Scott spends his free time hiking, and road tripping across the American West.

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Vanessa Logsdon, Executive Director

Vanessa came to Colorado from Florida in 2002, with a B.S. in Biology and significant wildlife research experience. Her passion for water and natural resources led her to work in the outdoor industry as a rafting, climbing, and mountain bike guide as well as in fisheries with the Colorado DOW. Her career has been continually centered around balancing outdoor recreation with the conservation of the spaces and resources we all enjoy.

Her past non-profit and volunteer experience will serve the Blue River Watershed well as we strive to be excellent stewards both our our natural resources, and our donors. Her free time is spent kayaking on any one of our western rivers with a deep passion for our protected, multi-day sections of river or mountain biking one of our amazing trails. If you would like to reach out to with any questions regarding projects, support, or just to chat about our work, please contact Vanessa at [email protected].

Kendra Tully, Project Director

Kendra earned a degree in Architectural Engineering from Cal Poly and soon after joined a field research and trail building crew in the Salmon-Challis National Forest where Kendra learned just how heavily managed these remote and wild places actually are - this sparked her desire to share her passion for the environment with others. Resultingly, Kendra became a director and facilitator of outdoor environmental education. After a decade of teaching and directing programming on forest and water health, she joined BRWG early 2021 to become a steward of her local watershed. Kendra is now managing the restoration and monitoring projects for the watershed group.

In her free time, you will find Kendra hiking, biking, and skiing through Summit County’s beautiful trails and open spaces. If you have questions about BRWG's projects or programs, contact Kendra at
[email protected]

Mackenzie Russo, Grants and Accounting Director

Mack Russo, a graduate of Eastern Connecticut State University, holds a bachelor's degree in Communication and Political Science. After living in New Zealand, she moved to Colorado in 2014, settling in Summit County. Initially focusing on nation branding and ecotourism, Mack's career trajectory shifted towards nonprofit work addressing mountain town complexities.

Over the past decade, Mack has been deeply involved in issues including community health, social equity, and environmental stewardship. She is passionate about community building and environmental conservation, aiming for inclusive outdoor enjoyment. Mack's expertise in project management and grant management, notably for the local hospital, fuels her commitment to supporting the mission of the Blue River Watershed Group.

Outside her professional life, Mack enjoys surfing, skiing, rafting, and backpacking with her husband and two golden retrievers. For inquiries regarding grants or additional funding opportunities, contact Mack at [email protected].

Rose Adler-Rephan, Events and Social Media Coordinator

Rose Graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a double major in Environmental Studies and Community Non-Profit Leadership and a minor in Sustainability. She is passionate about helping people grow as environmental stewards through experiential education. While in Madison Rose pursued this passion by interning for the Office of sustainability at UW-Madison as well as working as an Outdoor Programs and Environmental Educator for Madison School and Community Recreation.

In her free time Rose loves to rock climb, backpack, and snowboard.

Rose is excited to use her experiences and skills to help promote BRWGs work, and bolster community engagement, knowledge, and support. If you are interested in supporting Blue River Watershed, or have any questions regarding events please contact Rose at [email protected]