About

History:

In 1993, Telluride and Norwood locals and still standing Board Members John Mansfield and Allan Gerstle, identified a need for a mentoring program in San Miguel County.  John was the Juvenile Diversion Officer and Allan was, and still is, the Director of Social Services.  Allan and John approached Delta Montrose Partners, who in 1994, extended their service area to include Ouray and San Miguel Counties, and changed their name to West Four County Partners, serving Delta, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel Counties.  In 1998, San Miguel County decided to have an independent program, and came under the umbrella of Big Brothers/Big Sisters for a short time before being established as One to One San Miguel Mentoring Program in 1999.  Starting with 35 children, One to One has since served hundreds of youth in San Miguel County through a variety of programs tailored to address a diverse array of needs.

Board of Directors Occupations and Community Affiliations

Board President

Maureen Pelisson, Advertising Director, Telluride Daily Planet. Mentor for One to One and Auction Volunteer for the San Miguel Resource Center. Telluride, CO.

Board Vice President

Dan Henschel, Vice President / Broker Associate, Telluride Real Estate Corporation. Mentor for One to One. San Miguel County, CO

Treasurer

Allan Gerstle, Director of San Miguel & Ouray County Social Services; Founder of San Miguel Mentoring Program in 1995; Telluride Foundation Grant Committee; advisory board for The County Juvenile Diversion Program; Seventh Judicial District’s Community Corrections board and Juvenile Planning Board.

Members

Rick Fusting, Sotheby’s Real Estate; past mentor for 5 years.

John Mansfield, Founder of San Miguel Mentoring Program in 1995, past and current mentor, and past One to One Board President; past Juvenile Diversion Director for San Miguel County and Ouray County-1989-2000; charter member of Just for Kids Foundation; past One to One Board of Trustee member; past trustee of Norwood Town board; current Board Member of the Norwood Park & Recreation district.  Norwood, CO.

Bill Miller, Construction Manager; Former One to One Board President; Former Nordic Center Director, former mentor.  Telluride, CO.

John Cohn, Tel-ski Security; President, Telluride Youth Hockey Club; Vice president, Rocky Mountain Youth Hockey League; Member of the Telluride High School Athletic Advisory Committee.  Telluride, CO.

Sally Puff Courtney, Peaks Real Estate Owner/Broker; Telluride Association of Realtors board member; Bank of Telluride board member; Wine Festival board member; Choral Society Trustee; One to One Board of Trustee member 2004-2009.  Telluride, CO.

Shannon Robinson, San Miguel & Ouray Juvenile Services Case Manager; Ridgway former RidgewayTown Council member; Volunteer Ridgway/Ouray Cheerleading Coach; Mother of 3 children.  Ouray, CO.

Seth Berg, Seth Berg - District Assessment Coordinator, Telluride School District. 20 years with Telluride students in the classroom. Currently teaching Math for students in grades 6 - 12. National Board certified in mathematics for the middle years. Named 2008 Colorado Teacher of the Year.  Telluride, CO.

Don Mitchell, Director, One Telluride (an immigrant integration initiative). Former teacher at Telluride Middle/High School.  Telluride, CO.

Josh Rapaport owner, Box Canyon Management & Telluride Properties Box Canyon Management, Owner, Telluride Properties, Broker Associate, Telluride Animal Foundation, Vice President, Search and Rescue. Telluride, CO