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| TUTT ALUMNI & PARENT HOUSE |
The Tutt House was built as a private residence in 1898 by a Colorado Springs
contractor. Charles Tutt purchased the home in 1904 and lived in it with
his family until 1959, when he donated the home to Colorado College. For
many years, the house was rented as a single family residence in compliance
with zoning regulations. In 1985, after numerous attempts, the College received
a "conditional use variance". Under the guidelines of the variance,
the house may be used only for alumni program activities.
The main floor is used primarily for meetings, receptions, meals and general
entertaining. Many of the furnishings are donated or on loan. The seven
bedrooms of the second floor were transformed into staff offices in 1985.
The third floor, originally the servants' quarters, was converted to staff
offices in 2006. The basement houses a vault with seven-foot security doors
that hide a wine cellar. Legend has it that much of the Broadmoor Hotel's
wine collection spent the prohibition years in this wine cellar.
Contact the Alumni Office.
| MISSION STATEMENT |
The office of alumni & parent relations fosters life-long connections
with students, alumni, and their families by providing memorable experiences
and opportunities that inspire continued support of ColoradoCollege.
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| ALUMNI, PARENT RELATIONS AND ANNUAL
GIVING STAFF |
KARRIE WILLIAMS,
DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND PARENT RELATIONS
Karrie Williams has worked at CC since 1995, editing the alumni magazine
and as the associate director of college relations. Karrie was a newspaper
reporter for many years in New Mexico (she speaks fluent Spanish, thanks
to her high school days in Bogota, Colombia). She became director of Alumni
Relations in October 2001. Karrie works closely with the Alumni Association
Board, reunion classes, the nominating committee, and the Alumni Leadership
Forum. A Detroit native, she's a big Elvis fan. Karrie has two daughters,
including Claire, a member of the Colorado College Class of 2009. Although
the Alumni Office has long welcomed parents at all events, the college
formally added parent relations to her title in December 2005.
LORI ANN SUMMERS, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AND PARENT RELATIONS,
DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL
GIVING
A native of South Carolina, Lori Ann is a 1988 B.A. graduate of the University
of South Carolina and a 2000 M.M.B.A. graduate from the University of
St. Thomas. She joined the Colorado College staff in July 2001 as Associate
Director of Alumni Relations. For four years, Lori Ann oversaw event planning
for alumni chapters and clubs as well as served as the primary coordinator
of Homecoming. In December 2005, she was given the additional title of
Director of Annual Giving and is now responsible for the annual giving
program. Lori Ann has spent most of her career in the non-profit arena,
including positions with the American Red Cross, Special Olympics, Girl
Scouts of the USA and the University of Minnesota. An avid sports fan,
Lori Ann spends most of her free time playing tennis or attending sporting
events.
COURTNEY ARNSTEIN, ALUMNI PROGRAM OFFICER FOR REGIONAL NETWORKS
Courtney Arnstein is a 1993 graduate of Colorado State University with
a BA in journalism. She joined the Office of Alumni Relations in June
2003 as the alumni specialist and was responsible for the alumni e-newsletter,
CyberTiger, and the alumni
office website. She assisted with the Alumni Association Board’s
annual Benezet, Worner and Riley alumni
awards, as well as reunion and event planning. Courtney has a publishing,
marketing and event/volunteer management background and enjoys volunteering
for several non-profit organizations in Colorado Springs. She is also
active in the CC community as a member of the Colorado
College Staff Council and a board member of the Woman’s
Educational Society. In March 2006, Courtney was promoted to Alumni
Program Officer for Regional Networks. She oversees event planning for
30 alumni
clubs and coordinates the college’s City Champions program.
Courtney and her husband Jim have a one-year-old daughter, Anja, and a
golden retriever, Remy.
KRISTIE DAMGAARD, PROGRAM OFFICER FOR REUNIONS
Kristie is a third generation native of Colorado. She graduated from Colorado
State in 1999 with a B.A. in Business and Economics, and moved to Colorado
Springs shortly after. She has been at Colorado College since 2000, most
of that time working with alumni volunteers who are celebrating their
reunion. Kristie is married and has a 2-year-old son, Denton, who attends
Colorado College (daycare that is), and a golden retriever, Sydney. Kristie
and her family take advantage of living in Colorado and enjoy hiking and
camping.
CAITLIN FENNELL, PROGRAM OFFICER FOR STUDENTS AND YOUNG ALUMNI
Caitlin Fennell, a native of New York City, is a 1997 graduate of Providence
College with a BA in Biology. Caitlin joined the Annual Giving office
in July 2003. Caitlin works closely with CC young alumni and our current
students in effort to raise their commitment to the college. She oversees
the AppreCCiate
Scholarship and the Student
Alumni Association. Caitlin has a marketing and event management background,
previously working for Comcast Cable, The Savannah College of Art &
Design as well as an event company in New York City. She moved to Colorado
in January of 2003 and quickly took to the outdoor lifestyle. She enjoys
hiking and snowboarding. Nothing beats a great powder day on the slopes!
ANDREA PACHECO,
DIALOGUE PROGRAM OFFICER
Andrea Pacheco joined the Colorado College staff in the summer of 2005.
She graduated from Smith College in 2002 with a BA in Sociology. She has
found her experience as a student caller for her own alma mater extremely
helpful now that she is working with CC’s DIALogue Center. A Colorado
Springs native, Andrea is enjoying being close to the mountains and her
family after living in Seattle post-graduation. In her spare time, Andrea
enjoys hiking and camping.
LORI BISSELL, ALUMNI AND PARENT PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
Lori is originally from southern California and is a graduate of Arizona
State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She has been in
and out of the education field over the years and especially enjoyed her
latest assignment as a PE teacher in Colorado Springs. Lori’s most
recent position with Speed Stacks and the World Sport Stacking Association
helped prepare her for any event planning duties associated with her position
with the Parent and Alumni Association. Her duties also include assisting
the Director with the Alumni Board, the Forum and Homecoming Registration.
She has two boys in college, and enjoys everything outdoors from gardening
to skiing. Lori joined the Parent and Alumni staff in February 2008.
KRISSY CAUDLE, ALUMNI
AND PARENT PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
Originally from San Diego, Krissy has lived in Colorado since 1979. She
graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a B.A.
in Fine Art. Krissy joined the CC Office of Alumni Relations in 2002 and
assists with events and reunions. She also enjoys the responsibilities
of working with the Fifty Year Club, which
includes helping with their annual induction service. Additionally, Krissy
assists with the Alumni / Parent / Community
Half-Block program. Krissy's family includes her husband Steve and
their basset hounds Norman and Oliver.
JILL KLUGE, ALUMNI
AND PARENT PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
Originally from Michigan, Jill and her family settled in the Colorado
Springs area in 1995, following her husband’s military retirement.
Having traveled around the country, with a stint in Panama, Central America,
Jill always seemed to gravitate towards educational environments. Whether
hosting ROTC students, teaching at- risk and special needs children or
mentoring CC student interns, she has found each interaction to be engaging
and energizing. Jill will concentrate her efforts on supporting the ‘City
Champions’ Vision 2010 initiative, event planning and reunion support.
Jill graduated from Michigan State University, with a B.A. in Criminal
Justice.
NAOMI RENE TRUJILLO, ALUMNI AND PARENT PROGRAMS SPECIALIST
A military brat, Naomi moved to Colorado Springs from Los Angeles in 1986.
She holds a BFA in Graphic Design/Packaging from the Art Center College
of Design in Pasadena and an MA in Art Therapy from Vermont College in
Montpelier, VT. Naomi operates her own art+design company, Whole
Circle Design, specializing in communications design and mixed media
artwork. She enjoys exercise, music, and travel, but her real passion
is her family and spending time with them. Naomi joined the Alumni office
in June of 2006. In addition to assisting with events and reunions, her
other projects include the CC
Parent Newsletter, the Benezet,
Worner & Riley Awards, and CyberTiger,
the CC e-newsletter.
COLLEEN NUANES, STAFF ASSISTANT
A lifetime resident of Colorado, but of many towns and cities of Colorado
such as Brighton, Denver, Pueblo, Lamar and now settled in Colorado Springs.
She enjoys spending time with her fiancé and step-daughters and
also enjoys snowboarding, riding bikes, working out and traveling. She
works in the Tutt House working with Alumni who are commemorating their
college reunions.
SUSAN ZIMMERMAN,
STAFF ASSISTANT
Susan, a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, comes to this position
with a background rich in Public Relations and classified administration
management. Recently, she has been fortunate to work with the Manitou
Springs School District as well as the Pikes Peak Library District. An
avid gardener, Susan still thinks the best part of college life were the
digs outside of Old City in Jerusalem during her time at The Hebrew University.
She lives close to campus with her son, Logan.
Email:
Alumni@ColoradoCollege.edu
Mailing Address:
Colorado College
Office of Alumni & Parent Relations
14 East Cache La Poudre Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 389-6773
Toll free: (800) 852-6519
Fax: (719) 389-6271
Visiting Address:
Tutt House
1205 North Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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