Board of Directors

Early Connections Learning Centers is governed by a volunteer board of directors. We have a long history of outstanding Board members who devote countless hours and make substantial financial contributions on behalf of the children and families we serve. Board meetings are held the 4th Thursday of the month (except July and August) at 4 p.m. at the Historic Day Nursery.

Sandi Yukman, Chair
General Manager Human Resources
Colorado Springs Utilities

John Whitten, Vice Chair

Mimi Cavanaugh, Secretary
Senior Vice President
Wells Fargo Advisors

Brian Gilmartin, Treasurer
Vice President of Tax Operations
Nor’wood Development Group

Kent Bowman
Partner, Senior Vice President
JBI Construction, Inc.

Mollie Burns
Operations Manager
The Gazette

Lisa Cleary
Energy Operations Manager
Colorado Springs Utilities

Mike Finkbiner
President, Owner
Robbins Roofing

Lyn Hente

Dara Mattingly
Owner
Elements of Interiors

Jim McDonald
Senior Systems Engineer
East-West Enterprises, Inc.

Joan Mullens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Paula Munger
President-Elect
Colorado Federation of Woman’s Clubs

Cris Schoon
Vice President, Portfolio Manager
Central Bancorp

Trudy Taxman
Teacher, Tutor

Jeff Zearfoss
Supervisor and Sommelier
The Tavern at The Broadmoor

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Our Mission: To provide high quality,
comprehensive early care and education for
ALL children.

Early Connections Learning Centers.
A Member Agency since 1922.
Early Connections Learning Centers
104 E. Rio Grande St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
p: 719-632-1754
f: 719-632-3243