Former Student-Athletes



The following former-student athletes have let fans, friends and former teammates know "Where They Are Now." If you are a former student-athlete at CSU-Pueblo, University of Southern Colorado, Southern Colorado State College or Pueblo Junior College, please fill out a former student-athlete information form to tell us where YOU are now and be included on this list!
Name Sport Years
John Alesch Athletic Trainor/Manager 1976-1981
Currently resides in Huntley, Ill..
Occupation: Senior Regional Service Director
Kim Alvestad Softball 1993-1997
Currently resides in Glen Allen, VA.
Occupation: Disposal Coordinator/Earth Tech AECOM
Carol (Riggins) Arnold Basketball 1990-1991
Currently resides in State College, PA.
Occupation: EFL Teacher
Bill Baker Football, Track 1971-81
Currently resides in Pueblo, Co.
Occupation: Hazmat Responder/Instructor ,Transportation Technology Center
Jackelyn Borgstedt VB, Track, B-Ball 1975-79
Currently resides in Rocky Ford, CO.
Occupation: Laboratory Administrator/Medical-Surgical Manager, Colorado Mental Health Institute at Pueblo
Matt Buchler Wrestling 1986-87
Currently resides in Louisville, CO.
Occupation: Principal, St. Vrain Valley Schools
Reco Burt Basketball 1993-94
Currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
Occupation: Teacher/Denver East High School
Wendell Burton Football 1976-1979
Currently resides in Highlands Ranch, CO.
Occupation: President, Select Oil Tools
Meagan (Sater) Case Volleyball 2002-2006
Currently resides in Colorado Springs, CO.
Occupation: Harrison School District 2
Nicole Chapman Softball 2001-2003
Currently resides in Pueblo, Colorado.
Occupation: Teacher, Pueblo City Schools
Kim (Lutgen) Charles Basketball 1994-96
Currently resides in Pueblo, CO.
Occupation: Social Worker
Sammy Christensen Baseball 2001-2002
Currently resides in Meridian , ID.
Occupation: Meridian School District
Robert DeCino Football 1978
Currently resides in Homer, AK.
Occupation: Biologist/ Alaska Dept Fish and Game
Marcy (Koskovich) Dickson Basketball 1991-95
Currently resides in Highlands Ranch, CO.
Occupation: RN ER/ICU Swedish Medical Center
Jan Dillingham VB, Softball, B-Ball 1970-73
Currently resides in Albuquerque, NM.
Occupation: Teacher- Bernalillo County Juvenille Detention Center
Brian Dube Soccer 1995-98
Currently resides in Bolton, CT.
Occupation: Teacher
Diana Elpers Volleyball/Basketball 1979-80
Currently resides in Huntley, Illinois.
Occupation: Farmers Insurance
Dustin Fink Athletic Training 1994-1998
Currently resides in Mt. Zion, IL.
Occupation: Athletic Trainer
Ken Franek Basketball 1982-1985
Currently resides in Denver, CO.
Occupation: Service Consultant, Central Motive Power, Denver CO
Gijs Geerders Basketball 1990-1993
Currently resides in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Occupation: Nurse, Academic Hospital Amsterdam
Kari (Conklin) Harrington Volleyball 1996-2000
Currently resides in Broomfield, CO.
Occupation: Senior Client Services Manager at The Creative Alliance
Jennifer (Walther) Harris Volleyball 1993-94
Currently resides in Star, ID.
Occupation: New Media Specialist w/MPC Computrs
Jesse Michael Hartmann Tennis 2005-07
Currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Occupation: United States Army Nurse
Jesse Hartmann Tennis 2004-07
Currently resides in Beulah, CO.
Occupation: Officer in U.S. Army
Curt Jones Football 1978-81
Currently resides in Pueblo, CO.
Occupation: Colorado Lottery
Dennis Jones Baseball 1966-70
Currently resides in Harvest, Alabama.
Occupation: Retired Air Force
Tawona (Wilson) Katz Basketball 1990-1992
Currently resides in , Germany.
Occupation: Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Lisa (Osleson) Knafelc Women's Basketball 1977-81
Currently resides in Highlands Ranch, CO.
Occupation: Physical Educator, Euclid Middle School, Littleton Public Schools
Josh Koschke 2003-04
Currently resides in Pueblo, Colorado.
Occupation: CSU-Pueblo Men's Golf Coach and Director of Golf Instruction at Walking Stick Golf Course
Petri Leivonen Soccer 1993-1994
Currently resides in Jarvenpaa, Finland.
Occupation: Sales Manager/Ford Motor Company
Kevin Lochner Wrestling 1999-01
Currently resides in San Diego, CA.
Occupation: Fitness Manager/ 24 Hr Fitness
Sarah Lusk Volleyball 2001-2005
Currently resides in Ammon, ID.
Occupation: U.S. MILITARY POLICE
David Marsh Baseball 2001-02
Currently resides in Grand Junction, Co.
Occupation: Project Manager/Western Slope Iron & Supply
Chris Martinez Baseball 1994
Currently resides in Centennial, Co.
Occupation: Vice President / Colorado State Bank & Trust
Kelly McKim Basketball 1979-83
Currently resides in Denver, CO.
Occupation: Scheduler United Airlines Aircraft Maintenance
Karen (Nadeau) Miller Basketball 1999-2001
Currently resides in federal way, WA.
Occupation: Coach/teacher at Highline Community College
Alison (Burk) Mizer Volleyball 1993-96
Currently resides in Denver, CO.
Occupation: Controller, St. Anthony Central Hospital
Sandy (Nelson) Moss Volleyball/Basketball 1982-86
Currently resides in Fowler, CO.
Occupation: Fowler High School
Susan Northrup Volleyball/Basketball 1982-1985
Currently resides in Sterling , CO.
Occupation: Domestic Goddess
Misha (Stephenson) Parmelee Softball 1992-1996
Currently resides in Aurora, CO.
Occupation: Sr. Product Marketing Manager, The TriZetto Group
Marla Pidgeon Softball 2001-03
Currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
Occupation: Psychiatric RN
Jennifer Salmans Volleyball 1998-2001
Currently resides in Moore, OK.
Occupation: Head Volleyball Coach, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City, OK
Gina (Gerbaz) Samuelson Basketball 1982-83
Currently resides in Rossmoor, CA.
Occupation: Senior Manager/Capital Group Companies
Albert Sandoval Baseball 2001-03
Currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
Occupation: Strength & Conditioning Coach/Colorado Rockies
Kim (Villers) Schneider Gymnastics 1981-85
Currently resides in Erie, Colorado.
Rodd Slade Basketball 1982-84
Currently resides in Indianapolis , IN.
Occupation: Sales Supervisor
Dan Stoeber Football 1979-80
Currently resides in Wray, Co.
Occupation: Foreman/ Eagle Roustabout
Holly Swanson Volleyball 2002-06
Currently resides in Peyton, Colorado.
Occupation: Auditor/U.S. Army Audit Agency
Anthony Taylor Baseball 1998
Currently resides in Sahuarita, AZ.
Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager/California Bill's & No Nonsense Guidebooks
Corey Tolle Football 1977-80
Currently resides in Artesia, NM.
Occupation: IT/Mack Energy Corp
Sue (Northrup) Trahern Volleyball/Basketball 1979-81
Currently resides in Kit Carson, CO.
Occupation: Teacher/Coach, Kit Carson High School
Fred Trujillo Cross Country/Track 1988-92
Currently resides in Pueblo, CO.
Occupation: Principal, Central High School
Candy (Cotkin) Vandewater Soccer 1994-97
Currently resides in Winterset, IA.
Occupation: Sales/ Gilead Sciences
Shelly Watts Basketball 1985-88
Currently resides in Windsor, Colorado.
Occupation: Bank of America
Tammy (Van Oort) Wright Basketball 1987-90
Currently resides in Rye, CO.
Occupation: English Teacher, Rye High School














Who do you think is the Red Creek Land/CSU-Pueblo Athlete of the Week?
Justine Bosio, Softball, Allowed just one run over two starts, leading CSUP to two wins over Mines
Kevin McDonald, Baseball, Allowed just one hit over six innings in earning win over Nebraska-Kearney
Katrina Selsor, Women's Basketball, Won RMAC Shootout MVP honors after leading ThunderWolves to third straight RMAC title
Marc Williams, Men's Basketball, Scored 12 points in playoff loss to Metro State


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