Our Board Members

Tasha VanMarter

Executive Director

Hi! My name is Tasha VanMarter and I am a huge fan of the outdoors. I love to run, hike, snowboard, back country, exercise and I absolutely LOVE my family and pets. I have a Masters in Sociology and have dedicated my life to helping others improve theirs. I believe that it’s not what you have in life that’s important, but what you give to those around you…even if all you can give is a smile.

Bob Sorrentino

President

Bob first found the Adams County Santa Shop 30 years ago, gathering toys for kids & volunteering. With entertainment & radio broadcasting experience, he enjoys people and is proud to work along side volunteers in ALL parts of Joyful Journeys. “As people’s needs continue to change, we want to be there in the years to come with a helping hand.

Bernadette Jorgensen

Vice President

You might find Bernadette on a job site running her family’s construction company or buzzing around 64th Avenue making sure her storage company is running smoothly, but where you will find Bernadette’s heart is in her Many years of volunteer experience. She has dedicated much of her adult life to helping those less fortunate, including Volunteers: Museo de las America’s and the Alzheimer’s Association to name two. Bernadette finds her happy place being around family and friends and visiting nature’s treasures.

Charis Hurley

Treasurer

I am a CPA and owner of a small accounting firm in Greeley, CO. I am married with 3 small children and enjoy crafting and baking.

Lauren Shelton

Board Member

Lauren is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Career Coach in private private in the Denver area since 2012. She has experience working with diverse populations including adults, children and families. She is passionate about volunteering and activism within her community.

Nicholas Gardner

Board Member

Nicholas Gardner is the CEO and co-founder of Helping Habit, PBC a Colorado based Certified BCorp. A native Coloradan, Nicholas is a former Colorado State Public Defender who’s committed to bettering our local communities by working with nonprofits. When he’s not working on growing a startup, he can be found spending time with his family, rafting Colorado’s rivers, or traveling with his wife and friends.