Meet The board
Chairman & Founder, Director of Events and Business Development
Scot Somes
Scot has been running a non-profit, Veterans Acupuncture Center of Colorado, for over 8 years and the Center for Integrated Eastern Medicine as the owner/practitioner for over 16 years.
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Prior to running his own business, Scot, worked at AT&T Broadband as a Senior Manager running the business analytics department, an investment banker for CBIZ, and CFO for Problem Solving Products engineering firm.
Scot has over 35 years of leadership experience he garnered from being a Captain in the US Navy.
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In the summer, you can find him cycling throughout the Front Range and the mountains, swimming and hiking. He loves to ski and workout in the winter.
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Education: Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, MSTCM (2006); University of Denver, MBA (Finance) (1998); United States Naval Academy, BS Engineering (1990)
Founder, Director of Grants
Christina Somes
Tina been an entrepreneur her entire life. She has been in the jewelry business for 30 years. Tina's passion is custom design for her clients. She has dabbled in real estate for about 10 years. This includes remodels, scraping houses and flipping them. She loves having input on the interior design of the properties.
Tina is a breast cancer survivor and is passionate about raising money to support women going through treatment and trying to mentor them. It allows her to pull something positive out of this horrible, common disease.
Director of Technology
Karri D. pless
Karri has over 20 years of IT experience in the Oil and Gas industry. She has spent over a decade fundraising for many foundations including Veterans Passport to Hope, MS150, Junior Achievement, United Way, Tri for a Cure and Susan G. Koman.
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Originally from Georgia, Karri moved to Colorado in 2002 and fell in love with the outdoor lifestyle it offers. She’s an avid snowboarder, rafter, cyclist, camper, diver, world traveler and home chef. She has Rhodesian Ridgebacks - Mutt and Bailey – she loves to snuggle and take on adventures.
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Like so many others, Karri has family and friends that have battled cancer, and is inspired by CBCAF’s mission to support those fighting cancer so they can focus on recovery instead of finances. She is honored to join CBCAF and hopes to help the foundation grow and support many people in the future.
Director of Finance
Krista bowens
Krista brings over 25 years of comprehensive experience in payroll, benefits, and bookkeeping. Her career spans from owning a small business to managing payroll for over 10,000 retired firefighters and police officers in Colorado, and she currently oversees payroll for multiple western wear companies.
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As a Colorado native, Krista enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle, participating in activities such as camping, fishing, paddleboarding, and ATV riding during the summer months. She values quality time with her friends, family, and grandchildren.
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Krista is also passionate about event planning and fundraising, having organized a range of events from Baseball Hall of Fame banquets to golf tournaments. Her commitment to helping others is evident in her dedication to friends and family. She considers it a true blessing to support those in need, including a close friend who bravely battled and survived breast cancer. Krista is grateful to be involved with CBCAF, where she can continue to make a positive impact.
Director of Golf Relations
Courtney Rudloph
Courtney has been involved with fundraising efforts for breast cancer awareness for over 25 years. During her career as a PGA Golf Professional, she had many friends and colleagues who were impacted by breast and other cancers. Her role as the leader of a large group of women golfers provided a platform for fundraising through league events.
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Since retiring from golf and launching a career in real estate, she has focused on recruiting golfers and raising money for CBCAF’s annual golf tournament, T-Off for TATAS. Courtney is proud to represent Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, a local, grassroots charity that is managed 100% by volunteers and gives directly to those that need it most. We’re excited to tee-up new ideas and strategies with Courtney that will make a meaningful, life-changing impact.
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Contact Info:
Courtney Rudolph
Realtor at Guida Homes
Keller Williams Realty Downtown
303-888-8003
courtneygolfs@gmail.com
Golf Fundraiser
nate zirlen
As one of the founding members of The Poudre Invitational, a golf tournament raising money for CBCAF, Nate supports event coordination, fundraising, community outreach, and more. Nate is excited to be on the board to help the team continue to provide support for those affected by breast Cancer.
Nate works for a national solar developer based in Denver, Colorado and is passionate about bringing clean energy to the grid across the country in a fair and equitable manner. Outside of work, Nate can be found golfing, skiing, hiking, and spending time with his family and friends (and pup!).
Golf Fundraiser
elliott woodward
Elliott is a licensed professional engineer dedicated to delivering clean water solutions that benefit communities and the environment throughout the Mountain West. He holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder and an M.S. in Engineering Management from Northwestern University.
An avid mountaineer and environmental advocate, Elliott is passionate about protecting the places he is lucky enough to explore. As a founding member of the Poudre Invitational and a recent addition to the board of CBCAF, he is excited to continue supporting those impacted by breast cancer through the unifying and charitable power of golf.
Golf Fundraiser
harry kranichfeld
Harry is a resident physician based in the South-Denver area with a deep passion for providing equitable healthcare. Driven by a commitment to serving diverse communities, he is passionate about making healthcare more accessible and inclusive.
Outside of his medical career, Harry is a loving husband, dog-dad, avid golfer and skier. He finds balance and inspiration in the great outdoors.
As a philanthropist, he co-founded the Poudre Invitational. This annual charity golf tournament has been refined to raise funds and awareness on behalf of the Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation. Harry's blend of professional expertise and community integration makes him a strong advocate for both healthcare and social responsibility.