Our Team

Bonnie began working in the nonprofit field in 1994 after receiving her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis. She went on to earn a Master of Public Administration from Cornell University in 2003.

Upon moving to Teton Valley in 2003, Bonnie’s first local position was as the Director of Finance & Development for Friends of the Teton River. This position was followed by eight years as the Director of Operations and Development for the Teton Regional Land Trust, including a 9-month stint as Interim Executive Director. From 2013-2022, Bonnie served as the Statewide Manager of Foundation and Government Relations for Climb Wyoming, an organization that offers job training and placement for low-income, single mothers. She has also served in a volunteer capacity on the Teton Springs Foundation Board, Teton Valley Aquatics Advisory Committee, Alta School P.T.O., and Old Bill’s Fun Run Committee, among others.

Bonnie has “admired the Community Foundation’s role in community-based and programmatic initiatives” over the last 15 years. She appreciates seeking opportunities for collaboration and to support organizations engaged in solving critical community issues. Bonnie resides in Teton Valley with her husband Doug and daughter Zoe. She enjoys skiing, biking, and walking her dog Roxy in her free time.

Claire Vitucci is consistently awed by the supportive community and natural beauty that are the foundation of Teton Valley. She appreciates using her marketing and systems skills to benefit the community at large through the Community Foundation’s supporting role in Teton Valley. In this position, she works closely with local nonprofits to advance their work and influence positive change locally. Claire serves as a nonprofit liaison, general & financial administrator, and marketing & communications manager.

This role serves as a meaningful insert into the community she both loves and admires. She appreciates being part of such an illustrious team and enjoys marketing, sharing and supporting the many benefits of Teton Valley’s nonprofits and the generosity of our community members’ volunteerism and philanthropy.

Claire graduated from the University of Montana, Missoula in 2002 with a B.F.A. in Photography and a B.A. in French.  While much of her youth was spent in Teton Valley, she returned to put down her own roots in 2008. In her free time, she enjoys making art and recreating outside with her daughter and friends. You can learn more at www.clairevitucci.com.

It’s been nearly 30 years, but Brian can still see the incredulous look on District Court Judge Sommerville’s face when he told him that he was planning to give up a respected and coveted position as his law clerk and exchange it for a backpack to work in wilderness programs.  As their conversation progressed, he came to understand Brian’s passion for the power of these types of educational experiences and the transformative opportunities they can provide individuals; the Judge’s look of skepticism shifted to one of support. Brian remains fully dedicated to that choice today.

Brian’s nonprofit career began at the North Carolina Outward Bound School, followed by Yosemite National Institutes (now NatureBridge) and the Yosemite Fund (now the Yosemite Conservancy). During his tenure at these organizations, he served in a wide range of positions – Instructor, Program Director, Special Projects Manager and Interim Executive Director.  He has also worked in the for-profit sector as Director of Operations for a publishing company in San Jose, CA.  All of these organizations share a common thread – they provide transformative opportunities for individuals.  And that passionate thread continues for Brian as he becomes a member of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley team.  He is thrilled to live in Teton Valley and support the Foundation’s philanthropic efforts to effectively invest in ideas and people.

Brian graduated from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis with B.A. in Political Science and later earned a J.D. degree at the William Mitchell College of Law (now Mitchell Hamline School of Law) in St. Paul, Minnesota.  In his spare time, Brian is an avid mountain biker and telemark skier.

Scott moved to Jackson Hole 45 years ago there he worked first as land surveyor then started his own land consulting business in 1986 with his wife Lisa. Pierson Land works opened their office on Little Street in Driggs in 2007, which deepened his appreciation for Teton Valley. Lisa worked for 20 years flying in and out of the Driggs Airport. Scott and Lisa were finally able to buy a home in Alta in 2017. They both retired in 2020. Now they keep busy with skiing, hiking, biking and Lisa’s flying.   Scott is a member of the Alta Solid Waste District and Advisory Board, the Bank of Jackson Hole Board, and a few steering/stakeholder committees in Teton County Wyoming. He is on the Rendezvous Lands Conservancy board through his Emeritus status with the Jackson Hole Land Trust.

“We feel wonderful to be part of a community where people can feel comfortable to smile at a valley neighbor and say hey.”

Tina moved to Teton Valley in 2009 once she retired in 2013, after a working life spent in academic publishing that took her to 3 continents and 8 states. Upon landing after retirement, she felt the need for permanent roots and to give back to this amazing valley. That’s when she joined the Community Foundation for the first time. After 6 years on the board, she elected to take a break, but the calling of the Community Foundation is strong and she rejoined the board after a 3 year hiatus!

Serving on the Community Foundation of Teton Valley is the ultimate privilege in nonprofit work. This organization serves the entire network of greatly needed and diverse nonprofits in this valley. As a former nonprofit leader, the fundraising arm of the Community Foundation was a vital component in our ability to accomplish our work.

Pam and her husband, Tom, came to the valley from Wyoming in 2010 and immediately felt like they were “home.”  Pam moved here full-time in 2015 when she accepted the executive director position of the Education Foundation of Teton Valley. Tom retired two years later and joined her in paradise. Both come from a background of community service and believe that contributing time, talent, and treasure to our valley is vital to a happy and productive life.

Pam helped with the school bond campaign, raised significant funds for the school district, worked with her board and donors to create the Education Foundation’s endowment, and, after her retirement, begin supporting the City of Victor through the Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

Tom and Pam have three sons, two daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren, plus two lovable collies who love the valley as much as they do.

Jeannette was born in the Republic of Panama where she lived and worked for the Department of Defense until transferring to the Pentagon in 1993. Jeannette worked in the Federal Government for more than 30 years in several executive positions including auditor for the Government Accountability Office and budget director in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Following Federal service, Jeannette worked for the MITRE Corporation, a not-for-profit corporation, for more than 10 years focusing on national security issues. Before relocating to Washington, D.C., Jeannette oversaw the implementation of sections of the Panama Canal Treaty by directing the relocation of all U.S. military medical services to the United States, as well as the transfer of medical facilities, including U.S. Army Gorgas Hospital (where she was the Operations Officer), to Panama.

She has used her extensive management and financial experience to support the communities where she lives by volunteering in various nonprofit organizations. In the Florida Keys, she runs a center of volunteers dedicated to providing free tax assistance to lower-income families, and here in Teton Valley, she volunteers with several nonprofit organizations. Jeannette doesn’t sit still long, if not hiking, biking, fishing, or working on stained glass, she is probably on a long-distance trek across Europe. Jeannette and her husband Bill Horn built a home in Tetonia in 2013 and immediately felt the sense of community and philanthropy that makes Teton Valley the place we are proud to be a part of, a place where “we take care of our own.” – “It is a real privilege to be on the board of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley which works to improve the lives of everyone in our community.”

Stella grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia and graduated from the University of Alabama. Stella has an entrepreneurial spirit. She has created companies, products, and services all over the world … from selling real estate in Atlanta, Georgia; to starting a shopping service in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore; to being a floral designer and event planner in Atlanta; and building a wholesale import gift line. She is currently the owner and designer of Bellemonde, a luggage and travel accessory company, and the CEO (Clever, Enthusiastic & Opinionated) of Mini Many Memories, a custom keepsake Christmas ornament company. She does not take herself too seriously but loves to work and has jumped in with both feet to give back to Teton Valley, which has already given she and her family so much. In addition to being on the Board of the Community Foundation, she is active in St. John’s Episcopal Church and is a member of the newly formed City of Victor volunteer Event Committee which started the first annual Downtown Halloween celebration and the 2^nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. More to come.

Tom and Stella followed their son to the Tetons beginning a decade ago. After his 2^ndwinter in the Tetons, they realized their son George was never coming back east. In 2019 he married a local Jackson girl and they live here in Victor. Their winter visits were magical, but when they visited one summer, they were smitten and found a home on the river during the pandemic. It instantly felt like HOME and they found a community of people and places they cherish and adore. Stella says, “We must have done something right in this life, to be so lucky to call this home!”

Tom and Stella have 2 sons and daughters-in-law and 5 grandchildren plus, at last count, 3 dogs who love the snow… and 3 cats guarding the farmhouse back in Alabama. Their daughter-in-law, Jenna, is with the Animal Adoption Center in Jackson.

Stella is truly honored to serve on the Board of the Community Foundation of Teton Valley. It is so refreshing to see a community work together for the greater good. The mission of the CFTV is one of the many reasons Tom and Stella fell in love with this valley.

Sue became a board member in 2018 motivated by a strong passion to give back to the community she and her husband have called home since 1996. Sue grew up in Utah then moved to Colorado where she graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in Psychology. Sue has nearly 20 years of professional experience in the nonprofit sector primarily working in fundraising and development. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends and family, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and plays a mean game of Scrabble.

“I am grateful to have been asked to join the Community Foundation of Teton Valley board. Teton Valley is a beautiful place with so many generous people willing to give their talent, time and treasure to ensure our community remains strong, vibrant and diverse. I am honored to have the opportunity to help further the vision and the mission of the Community Foundation into the future.”

Muffy Mead grew up on a cattle ranch in Jackson, Wyoming, but has spent her professional career in other cities. She is the author of the western memoir Its Head Came Off by Accident, which according to Publisher’s Weekly, “beautifully chronicles the colorful history of her family and the land.” She also wrote the best-selling Confessions of a Slacker Mom and Confessions of a Slacker Wife. She’s written for several magazines and anthologies and has been featured on Oprah, The Today Show, and Talk of the Nation, and in publications such as The Atlantic and The New York Times.

She is the CEO and founder of Nush Foods. She is a director of the M Lazy M Foundation. She is a member of the University of Utah’s National Advisory Council, a trustee at Westminster University, and has served on a number of other community boards, including the Natural History Museum of Utah, Red Butte Garden, Artspace, Utah Heritage Foundation, and Girls on the Run.

She and her husband Scott Kauf reside in Alta, Wyoming, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Thad grew up and lived in the New York City area. He has been coming to the Teton Valley on ski vacations for more than 30 years. Four years ago, he and his partner Jeri bought a home here and fell in love with the scenic beauty, non-winter activities, and community the valley offers.  You can often find them on the rail-to-trail, floating the river, at the community art studio, Music on Main, or at many community benefits and fundraisers.

Thad spent most of his career helping businesses identify, assess, and manage the risks of their operations to make their businesses safer and more profitable. He recently retired as the director of a risk management advisory service for a large public corporation.

Thad first became involved with CFTV by participating on the organization’s grants committee. It was an eye-opening experience for him, both in learning about the critical roles the individual non-profits play in the valley and the importance of having an entity like CFTV that can support them. He happily accepted the invitation to join the CFTV Board in 2025.

“I think that the next few years will be a time of excitement and change for CFTV, and I look forward to being able to help the organization continue to grow and succeed.”

Dean bought his first home in the valley in 1992 and moved here permanently in 2003 (with a hiatus in Jackson). He and his wife now live in Victor.

After 28 years of providing financial, tax, and investment advice to families and individuals, Dean sold his practice to begin a second career as a trumpet player. He can be seen playing in many area groups, crossing several genres. He hopes to be a prodigy by age 70.

Dean is also a current board member of the Idaho Falls Symphony and past board member of many musical and conservation nonprofits, including board emeritus for the Teton Regional Land Trust.

Ben was born and raised on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, and spent most of his adult life serving in the Canadian Army in a fulfilling occupation that took him worldwide. However, in grad school, he met a girl from Jackson, and after attempting (poorly) to split time between Canada and the US for a few years, he decided to pop the question, retire, and call the Teton Valley home permanently. After leaving the military, one of the aspects that Ben wanted to prioritize in his life was to become an active member of the community, and he found an opportunity by volunteering with the Community Foundation and Food for Good Teton Valley, among others. Although he will probably have to go back to work at some point, Ben is enjoying the ‘retired’ life post-service and just completed building his own home in Victor. When not doing that, he can be found chasing elk around the woods, skiing on Teton Pass, or exploring the amazing mountains that he feels blessed to enjoy living in.

Marie grew up on a ranch in northern California but spent much of her career working with clients in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Pacific Northwest, and East Coast. She retired in 2023 after more than 20 years directing her human resources consulting practice. As an entrepreneur and an HR professional her goals centered on helping businesses succeed. In addition to her primary job functions, Marie has been recognized for her competent, tenacious nature and for her extraordinary commitment to getting things done.

Marie is currently on the HOA Master Board of Teton Springs, is a CASA volunteer, and is committed to promoting our valley through philanthropy.  She believes board members serve at the pleasure of the constituents they represent. She welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Community Foundation of Teton Valley to give back to this community that she and her family so enjoy!

Marie, her husband Richard, and their dog Rex relocated to Teton Valley from Park City, Utah, five years ago to live in Victor. They have a blended family and are proud parents of five grown sons. Marie & Richard moved here to begin their lives as retirees, are active members of the Teton Springs community, and love living in this valley.  When Marie isn’t busy gardening or cooking for friends and family, you can find her enjoying the outdoors, hiking with her dog, fishing, and traveling with her husband.

Gene grew up in a suburb on the south side of Chicago and has a BS in Finance from DePaul University. During his 20 year career, Gene worked with several group health insurance companies. Early on in Gene’s career, he decided a skiing sabbatical was in order. This is when he discovered and fell in love with the Tetons.

Not willing to live in a garage or out of his car, Gene returned to Chicago after three years to work and save for a permanent life in the mountains. That time came in February 2011 when he and his wife, Jenny, retired to Teton Valley permanently. They chose Teton Valley not only for the natural beauty but also for the outstanding community.

Gene is making up for a misspent youth and young adulthood by giving back to our Teton Valley Community. In addition to his Community Foundation of Teton Valley board service, Gene also sits on the board of Teton Valley Trails and Pathways, and Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue, while volunteering with other nonprofits when he can. When not volunteering, Gene can be found mountain biking, hiking, on one of his many pairs of skis, or at the Pub usually with his dog, Darly.