Our People

Craig graduated from Oklahoma State University with degrees in physical education and mathematics. Coach Yenzer began his coaching career in Newkirk, Oklahoma, eventually becoming the Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator to the Midland High Bulldogs. Craig was honored by the Texas House of Representatives with a Joint Resolution congratulating his excellence in his 38-year career in education, coaching and administration. Craig developed many skill sets during his coaching career including organization of programs, working with budgets, personnel and staffing management, community advocacy, and relations development. He was a contributing member of the administrative staffs of two large Texas High Schools. Craig and his wife Tammy have been coming to Cuchara for over 40 years. Their love for Cuchara is now five generations deep.

Brad is a part time resident of Cuchara and is otherwise in Austin, Texas. He is a self-employed environmental consultant who focuses on the investigation, risk assessment, and remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater, and surface water at industrial sites. Health and safety considerations are crucial elements in implementing his work. Brad’s professional experience includes enterprise-wide strategic planning, management of business operations, project management (including subcontractor management), sales and proposal preparation, and technical and regulatory consulting for private sector clients in a wide variety of industries. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Geological Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. Brad is a registered Professional Engineer and Professional Geologist in multiple states. He is very involved in his church’s activities, particularly for missions-related work and church planning and governance. Brad is very passionate about the natural environment and its preservation.

Sherri holds a B.B.A. in Accounting and has been a Certified Public Accountant for 35 years (public firm and self-employed.) Sherri has been a Fee-based Financial Advisor for 18 years and is a Graduate of Leadership San Angelo. Sherri’s volunteer work has included: Cuchara Chapel (current Treasurer); San Angelo Cultural Arts Council (President); Junior League of San Angelo (Project Leader and Committee Chairman); Angelo Civic Theatre (Fundraising Chairman); Leadership San Angelo Alumni Assn. (Committee Chairman); Texas Theatre 1929 Restoration Feasibility Committee (Chairman). Sherri has been married for 40 years to Bill Jones (part time resident of this valley for 67 years). Together they have three kids and 4 grandkids and split their time between San Angelo, TX and Cuchara, CO.

Steven and his wife Lisa Garrison relocated to Cuchara, Colorado in early 2020 after purchasing a home there in July of 2019. Steve loves spending his weekends hiking the many trails around the Spanish Peaks area. Steve has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston. He began his career as an aerospace engineer designing solid rocket motors for space, tactical and strategic applications used by NASA and the U.S. military branches. He transitioned into software development for NASA’s Space Shuttle Ascent Guidance, Navigation and Control flight software and data analysis in the aerospace industry. Steven has worked for the last twenty-one years as a Director of Data Science, a Technical Director, and a Technical Architect in the marketing, advertising, and consulting industries. He has specialized in building technical solutions, designing digital marketing campaigns, and generating business insights using data analytics. He has done work for many client companies. From large Fortune 500 brands like Google, Sherwin-Williams, BASF, ConAgra Foods, and Bayer; to U.S. government agencies like the FDA, FEMA, and CDC; all the way down to small local non-profits.

Rob's career in nonprofit management culminated in leading Rodeo Austin from a regional event to a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) organization. His experience in fundraising, event management, and organizational scaling brings a strategic perspective to SPAWP's growth. He is passionate about applying those skills to wildfire resilience in the Spanish Peaks region.