T H E   T E A M

Our Board

Thomas Lemmons- Chair

Tom’s current focus is Nimbus LTD, his entrepreneurial, start-up company at www.nimbusframe.com.  Tom’s experience is in ITV and Streaming Media, Architecture, Software engineering & development.  He has held VP and Director level positions and served as lead engineer/developer in the Interactive TV industry.  He is able to think outside the box to implement particularly tricky systems and architectures. 
Tom and his wife, DeeAnn have supported the ministry of Life’s Options Pregnancy center since moving to Evergreen in 2000.  Tom has volunteered since 2008 as the IT support for the office and Kid’s Closet.  He is pleased to serve on the board of Life’s Options Pregnancy Center as we strive to keep the ministry in Evergreen.

Michelle Schroeder

​Michelle Schroeder was born in Harbor Beach, MI and raised in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago. She moved to Colorado in 1996 to attend Western State College where she earned a degree in Business. She received a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from Northern Arizona University in 2004. Michelle and her husband Barry have lived in Evergreen since 2006. She practiced Environmental Engineering until 2009 when they welcomed twin girls into their family. She has been a stay-at-home mom to their 3 daughters, Avery, Taylor and Payton, since 2009. 

Elisabeth Pendley

​Passionate about the rights and the welfare of children, Lis has joined the Board for a second time. Her legal knowledge, fundraising, and grant writing abilities will support Life’s Options in its drive to serve our mountain community.

Katrina Shaffer

​Katrina Shaffer brings her love of family and Jesus, combined with over 30 years of engineering and business experience to the Life’s Options’ board.  She and her husband of 30 + years, Steve attend Aspen Ridge Church where she was reminded of the board’s mission. For the last 15 years she has been part owner of a small business. Her experience with business growth and customer outreach transfers readily to Life’s Options’ goal of growing in Evergreen to reach women and families to provide support.

Jill Sneed

​After leaving Life’s Options Pregnancy Center where she served as Executive Director for 12 years, Jill joined the Advancement team at Colorado Christian University.  She has worked as the Executive Assistant to the VP of University Advancement since April of 2019.  Jill received a degree in Sociology from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA.  Jill’s passions lie in mentoring, leadership and community.  Jill graduated from Evergreen High School and has been living with her family in Evergreen for the past 25 years.  Jill is married to her husband, Dave and has three adult children, one daughter-in-law and one son-in-law.  She enjoys photography, skiing, hiking and spending time with her family and dogs.

Teri Sheffer

Our Staff

Wendy Kitting- Client Services

Janine Payton- Kids Closet Manager

​Janine came to us as Kids Closet manager in March of 2017. After 10 years in retail, 6 as a Merchandise Manager with JCPenney in San Jose CA, Janine and her husband Don had 2 children. While raising their children Janine was very involved with the schools PTO and then the Education Foundation supporting the district. Don retired in 2015 and they moved here to Evergreen soon after. Janine is currently an active member of the Conifer Rotary Club and volunteers with the 285 Back Pack Project along with running the card ministry at her Church.

DeeAnn Lemmons- Bookkeeper

​DeeAnn has been serving as a bookkeeper for the pregnancy center since 2008.  Married to Tom Lemmons, they have raised their three children in the mountain communities.  After graduating in 1991 from Oklahoma State University with a BS in Accounting, DeeAnn worked for AccountTemps and spent time as a stay at home mom. After moving to Colorado in 2000,  DeeAnn worked as a para-educator for Marshdale Elementary, then as a small business bookkeeper in the mountain communities.  She has worked with for-profits and nonprofits recording payroll, accounts payables, and accounts receivables.  Tom & DeeAnn are passionate about the ministry of Life’s Options in our community.