Vision, Mission, Values
VISION
The Fox West Theatre Alliance aims to provide a world-class venue that celebrates our history and promotes performing arts, culture, and economic development to enrich the lives of all citizens of Trinidad, Las Animas County, and the region.
MISSION
Promote performing arts, education, cultural and economic development for all citizens of Trinidad, Las Animas County, the region, and its visitors by rehabilitating the historic Fox West Theatre.
VALUES
Thoroughness, Honesty, Engagement, Appreciation, Teamwork, Reliability, Entrepreneurship
Board of Directors
Curtis Wallach, Co-President
Owner of Trinidad Lounge in Trinidad, CO and Hi-Dive in Denver, CO. Musician and music advocate. Big time Bruce Springsteen fan, especially ‘Darkness’-era.
Suzanne Magnuson, Co-President
Musician, small business owner, community builder, activist, rock and roller, born in a crossfire hurricane.
Gina Cimino, Vice President
Gina M. Cimino serves as President and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Mt. Carmel of Colorado, a 501(c)(3) non-profit which operates two campuses – Mt. Carmel Wellness and Community Center in Trinidad and Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center in Colorado Springs. She also serves as President and Broker for Kip Hampden Properties, LLLP and as Vice Chair of the Phil Long Dealerships Board. Gina, a Colorado native, graduated from Cheyenne Mountain High School and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. She has three daughters and loves outdoor activities.
Keely Williams, Treasurer
Keely Williams moved to Trinidad after two decades in New Orleans and abroad. She is an architect, real estate developer, historic preservationist, urban planner, and hotelier. When she’s not covered in dust and fixing up old buildings, she’s a perpetual student of design, hospitality, language and travel. Her favorite architect is Oscar Niemeyer.
Stephanie Bakken, Secretary
Stephanie's work as an urban planner has focused primarily on smaller and mid-sized communities across Colorado. She worked as Dana Crawford’s project manager for six years emphasizing the importance of historic preservation in communities' revitalization efforts. Stephanie has a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning.
Lou Simpleman
Louis Simpleman was born and raised in Trinidad, CO where he graduated from Holy Trinity in 1959 before leaving for Annapolis, MD to attend the U. S. Naval Academy. He served in the United States Marine Corps for twenty-seven years. After his retirement, Louis formed a consulting company and worked twenty-five years for the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), a federally funded non-profit think tank that provides independent analyses of national security. Louis and his wife, Jo Ann, returned to their hometown in 2001 to be among friends and family. He is involved in volunteer work dedicated to the community’s quality of life in the areas Health and Wellness, Recreation, Historical Preservation, Education, and Communications.
Jo Ann Simpleman
Jo Ann was born in Sopris, Colorado and attended school in Trinidad until graduating from Holy Trinity in 1959. A scholarship took her to Saint Mary Corwin where she studied to become a Registered Nurse. While continuously working in her chosen profession, she married Louis Simpleman USMC and raised two children. The culmination of her career was her time at the Pentagon where she was the Department Head of Allergy, Immunology, and Travel Medicine that cared for the 25,000 “inhabitants” of the Pentagon. After returning to Trinidad in 2001, she was a coordinator for the last disaster exercise conducted in Las Animas County and has dedicated her time and talents to the Mount San Rafael Patient and Family Advisory Committee, the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) and the Trinidad Community Foundation.
Christa Franks
Christa is a newer Trinidad transplant, coming from a background in stage and music performance. Now the owner of Trinidad Tea Co, she is a garden consultant, Registered Herbalist, herbal community builder, a member of the Trinidad Farmers Market board, and cheerleader for all good things happening in Trinidad.
Kim Lucero
Kim Lucero is the Interim Chief Executive Officer at Mt. San Rafael Hospital. She has been at the Hospital team for 15 years. Kim has had a role in all of the major projects and business affairs of the Hospital and Clinics during her tenure including acquiring approximately $4 million in grant funds over the years for a variety of projects. Kim is married to Rob (30 years) and they have two grown children, Brooke, 26 and Bret 22. In her spare time she enjoy spending time with family, hunting, golfing, cooking and doing anything outdoors.
Myland Pride
Myland Pride, Colonel USAF (Retired), is Director of Mission Engagement and Strategy for Lockheed Martin Space working with United States and Allied customers on missile warning, tracking and missile defense solutions. Mr. Pride leads the company’s efforts to combine their investments in future capabilities with those of teammates in industry, academia, research labs, and the U.S. Government.
Prior to joining Lockheed Martin Space, Mr. Pride served as Director, Legislative and Government Affairs for the Intelsat Corporation. Prior to that position, Mr. Pride served in the United States Air Force for 25 years, with various operational roles in nuclear and space operations, as well as staff positions in programming, strategy and policy. Mr. Pride holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Air Force Academy, and various Master’s Degrees relative to National Security from the United States Air Command and Staff College, the United States Air War College, and the United States Naval War College. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management from Webster University.
Dora Silver
I am a native of Colorado where I have raised my family. While in Denver I opened a vintage clothing store and a antique mall before getting into real estate for the last 26 years. I have been in Trinidad for four years now and love it! So excited about the preservation of the Fox West! My motto, Be a part of something worth preserving no matter the challenges!
Paul Croy
Retired gentleman of leisure. Dapper man about town. Patron of the arts. Amature historian. Collector of oddities and curiosities. Picker, Scrounger, Repurposer. Maker of things exotic and mundane.
Claudia Croy
I’m Claudia Croy from Denver, Colorado. I thoroughly enjoy music and have attended many concerts over the years. I frequented many of the old theater venues in Denver and Boulder. Unfortunately, most were not well preserved. I have a deep admiration for the Fox West Theater and I believe it will be a wonderful and unique addition to our little town of Trinidad. It is so beautiful!
Jim Montoya
Primero and TSJC Graduate, Former County Commissioner from 2002 -2010, owner of the DeLuxe Hairstudio, Small rancher and currently employed with Evergreen Natural Resources in public relations and land office.
Cody Kuehl
I am a western artist who spends most of my time up North with my wife and two kids in Longmont. I'm a western artist who also owns Kuehl Fine Art inside the Mitchell Museum in town here. I am on the board of the A.R. Mitchell Museum as well as the Fox West Board.
J Audrey Nelson
J Audrey is a lover of all things creative, vintage, art, fashion and design. She has spent over 20 years in the beauty industry working as a hairstylist, salon owner, wardrobe stylist and fashion editor. Interior decorating, home restoration and art installation projects for a variety of clients also keep her busy.
J Audrey has always loved the theater and has many fond memories of the one she grew up running around in and preforming at in Michigan. Sadly that historic space has now become an apartment building. It is her hope to help bring the Fox West Theatre back to life to be enjoyed for generations to come. She spends her time in both Denver and Trinidad.
Jerry Campbell
Jerry is a Colorado native, born and raised in Pueblo and moved to Trinidad in 1977. He and his wife Camilla were owner/operators of Costa Lines, Inc., a local cartage company for over 20 years. Jerry then became involved in real estate and currently works as a licensed real estate appraiser. In 1999, Jerry also became involved with Trinidaddio Blues Fest and in 2009 created Trinidaddio Blues Fest 501c3, and was its Chairman and Executive Director of the event until its final show in 2022. Since 1999, the annual, end-of-summer festival was the largest event and brought more out of town visitors to Trinidad than any other.
Jerry and his wife Camilla, own Curly’s Beads & Gifts and Sister Blandina Gift Shoppe in Trinidad. Jerry is also owner of Campbell Designs of Trinidad providing graphic design and print production services.Jerry and Camilla both spend as much time as possible with daughter, Sarah, son-in-law, Lucas and granddaughter, Londyn.
Statement of Diversity and Inclusion
The Fox West Theatre Alliance is committed to diversity and inclusion in all its decision-making to ensure arts, culture, and creativity can be accessed and enjoyed by all Trinidad residents and visitors. This will be achieved if people of all races, gender, income, sexual orientation, age, abilities, or national origin feel a sense of belonging when they enter the doors to the Fox West Theatre. We aim to achieve this through community engagement that brings people of all backgrounds to the table. The results will be seen in a diverse board of directors, acts and programming that are wide reaching, and staff and volunteers that are welcoming.
Access Policy
The Fox West Theatre Alliance is committed to sharing the theatre and its spaces with the general public. At this time, we are unable to facilitate access as the building lacks restroom facilities and ADA accommodations. We encourage all to visit the theatre virtually via our YouTube page, where extensive tours of the building are available. The Fox West Theatre is owned by the City of Trinidad and operated by the Fox West Theatre Alliance, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. For more information, please visit foxwesttheatre.com