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DSBK Board of Directors

Meet Our Dedicated Volunteers

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President

Jenny is an award-winning children's author of over 30 nonfiction books. Locally, she serves businesses and nonprofits as a writer-for-hire. She brings to DSBK her expertise in communication, marketing, grant writing, graphic design, and business administration. 

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Joe Grant

Vice President

Joe was born in England, grew up in France, and now lives in Southwest Colorado. For the past two decades, he's made a living as an athlete and artist. His work draws from experiences of immersion in nature and wild places. He began training in aikido a few years ago, attracted to the movement and philosophy of the art, and is dedicated to sharing the benefits of the practice with the broader community.

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Dusty Cocherell

Treasurer

Dustin, sankyu, was born and raised in Durango and is an experienced software engineer who brings his experience in automating tasks to DSBK to help promote our dojo and make monotony in business processes little less prominent. He dipped his toes into aikido in middle school and has loved his return to the dojo community. He loves weapons and ukemi – nothing beats a good break fall.

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    Lisa Franceware

    Secretary

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      Taylor Hanson

      Board Member

      Taylor is the co-owner of Table to Farm Compost. He brings his business savvy and know-how to the DSBK Board. His passion is to forge strong teams. He loves Aikido because it makes him feel like a ninja! A centered, tranquil, nonviolent ninja.

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      Doug Fults

      Board Member

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