BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Board of Directors

Joseph Silvestri

President

Joe joined the BHC Board in 2024 where he has been serving as Treasurer prior to his new appointment as President. As Treasurer, Silvestri has played an instrumental role in strengthening the Club’s financial systems, increasing transparency, and helping guide long-term planning and budgeting efforts.

Originally from Maryland, Joe played college lacrosse at Montana State University – Bozeman. After college, he co-founded and served several roles for a youth lacrosse organization in Montana, demonstrating a long-standing passion for youth sports and community involvement.

Joe has more than 20 years of experience in construction management and is currently in operations for WW Clyde. His professional background brings leadership, operational expertise, and strategic vision to the BHC Board.

Joe and his wife, Amanda, have one son, Joe, who has been a member of BHC for the past four years and is currently in his second year of 14U. Prior to joining the Board, Silvestri served as a team treasurer and manager. These days, you can often find him on the bench and at most games, supporting players and coaches alike.

Victoria Franklin

Treasurer

Victoria joined the Board in 2025, and currently serves as Board Treasurer. A dedicated hockey supporter, her passion for the sport began while cheering on her husband, Matt, in the Massachusetts beer leagues.

She is currently self-employed as a consultant and brings a strong background in accounting, finance, and quality assurance to her role. She is committed to advancing BHC’s financial sustainability through transparency, responsible oversight, and collaborative leadership.

Victoria and Matt have three children who have all participated in the Boulder Hockey program: Daniel, who now plays for Monarch High School; Luke, a second-year 14U player; and Hannah, a first-year 12U player.

Before joining the Board, Victoria was actively involved in the organization, serving as a Team Manager, Treasurer, and Division Director. Her deep experience and commitment to the Boulder Hockey community make her a valuable asset to the Board.

Garrett Smith

Secretary

Garrett joined the Board in 2020, and currently serves as Board Secretary. Originally from the Buffalo, NY area, he didn't play hockey as a kid, but spent many nights watching Sabres hockey and started playing in his late 20s.

Garrett was a Paramedic in Buffalo for 10 years and since 2000 has been with ZOLL Medical Corporation. As the Director of Sales Operations, he supports teams in the Hospital, EMS, and Fire markets for both software and medical device sales.

His sons both played at BHC - Both are now with the RoughRIders Tier I program where Jacob plays on the 16AAA team and Braden tends goal for the 13AAA team.

Prior to joining the Board, Garrett served (with his wife Amy) as the 8U Division Director, de facto BHC IT guy, and as an assistant coach from 8U to 12U.

Nathan Burch

Board Member

Nathan joined the BHC Board in 2024 and serves on the hockey operations committee. A Colorado native, he grew up playing local youth hockey and has coached at Boulder for many years.

Nathan is currently the Blue Sport Stable's Assistant General Manager and Adult Hockey Director.

Nathan and his wife, Leslye, look forward to seeing their son, Lincoln, in the BHC 8U Mite program soon!

Chris Gausselin

Board Member

Chris joined the Board in 2022. A native of Chicago, he played hockey growing up (a goaltender) along with his three brothers (1 more goalie and 2 defensemen).

Chris is the Principal of V3 Executive Communication, where he has traveled to 25 countries to speak, train, and coach executives.

Chris also serves on the board of directors for the Jack Jablonski Foundation in the Twin Cities, where he is on the communication team working with Jack on external communication. Jack's hockey story is one of inspiration and positivity.

All three of Chris' children have played for BHC. This season his daughter Shae plays for the 19AA Lady RoughRiders.

Mike Gold

Board Member/Discipline Chair

A Colorado native, Mike joined the Board in 2023 and serves on the discipline committee.. While he discovered his love of hockey later in life, it soon became a way of life that spilled over into his family life as well.

Both of Mike's sons developed their passion for the game at BHC. His oldest skates today for the University of Colorado, and his youngest, Elijah, plays on the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders 13AAA team.

When not at the rink, Mike is a realtor serving our local communities helping individuals buy, sell, and manage their residential real estate.

Matt Huckins

Board Member

Matt returned to the Board in 2023 after previously serving as Vice President. Most recently, Matt served as BHC's 8U Hockey Director for the Roughriders.

Huckins has worked professionally as a coach or director for 25 years. He was the Boulder Hockey Club Hockey Director from 2001-2011, helping take the program to the USA National tournament for multiple years. From 2012-2019 Matt Coached U12/13/14/16 Tier I teams for the RoughRiders winning State and District championships with a National Championship appearance during that time.

Matt is currently the Director of Building Operations at Blue Sport Stable and his son, Henry, plays for BHC's 10AA team.

Nick Pacifico

Board Member

Nick joined the board in 2020. He is a Colorado native and grew up playing for Hyland Hills from the time he was 3. He currently still plays in the Sports Stable Men's League and Lunch League.

Nick is the Dealer/Owner of Rickenbaugh Automotive Group which has three franchised Dealerships and three collision centers. He oversees 180 employees with 5 separate locations.  

Nick has been coaching at BHC since 2011 and has coached Midget Minor AA, Bantam AA, Midget Minor A, and 8U. He has three kids (Gino, Lia, and Siena), and Gino and Lia are playing at 8U this season. 

He is also involved as a coach at the Arvada West Youth Wrestling Club where Gino and Lia both wrestle. When he is not playing hockey, coaching,  or wrestling he can be found at the CrossFit gym training for the next competition.

Heather Ringoen

Board Member

Heather joined the Board in 2019, and serves on the fundraising committee. Originally from Michigan, Heather's interest in hockey began at a young age while watching hockey with her dad.

Professionally, Heather is a relationship manager at Argos International, a non-profit that breaks the cycle of poverty for farming families in rural Central America.

Heather's children have both played for BHC. Currently, her son Josh plays goalie for the Monarch High School Varsity team.

Prior to serving on the fundraising committee, Heather has served as Board President, Board Treasurer, Off Ice Division Director, Team Treasurer, and Team Manager throughout her time at BHC.

Stacey Zis

Board Member

Stacey joined the board in 2020. She has been an active volunteer since 2008 filling many different roles including team manager and off-ice division director. Stacey also worked for BHC as the Director of Communication and Outreach from 2015-2017.

Professionally, Stacey works for a non-profit organization that conducts Higher Education policy analysis and research. She has recently completed a four-year term on a local school board and a one-year term on the CHSAA Board.

Stacey lives in Boulder with her husband Rick (a long-time BHC Coach). Her son Sam played at BHC starting at age 6 and also played for the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders and Monarch High School. He currently plays for the NCAA Division III MCLA Trailblazers.

Advisory Board Members (Non-Voting)

Neil Runbeck

BHC Executive Director

Renee Alegranti

BHC Hockey Ops Mgr

Jimmy Dexter

Blue Sport Stable

Greg Vanover

RM RoughRiders Tier I

2025 -2026 Board Committees

Executive Committee

Joe Silvestri (Chair)

Garrett Smith

Victoria Franklin

Stacey Zis 

Hockey Operations

Garrett Smith (Chair)

Neil Runbeck - Greg Vanover

Matt Huckins - Nate Burch

Renee Alegranti 


Discipline Committee

Mike Gold (Chair)

Greg Vanover - Chris Gausselin

Nate Burch - Jimmy Dexter


Scholarship Committee

Stacey Zis (Chair)

Garrett Smith

Victoria Franklin

Fundraising / Sponsorship Committee

Victoria Franklin (Chair)

Mike Gold - Lindsay Willis

Renee Alegranti - Heather Ringoen

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