Executive Board of Directors – Officers
Professional: Ed Mattix is a former corporate executive with nearly 50 years of experience in Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Branding with several Fortune 500 and tech companies. He is a graduate of Drake University with a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism. He has served on many non-profit boards of directors and chaired the Sprint Foundation.
Why Volunteer: Helping others is important to me and our transportation services help so many.
Professional: After serving eight years in the U.S. Air Force, he built a 35+ year career in commercial construction with Gerald H. Phipps Construction Companies in Denver (retiring as Vice-President).
Why Volunteer: “The joy I experience with the people I serve makes this so very rewarding to me personally”
Professional: After ten years of service in the United States Army, he went on to oversee budget planning and execution for the United States Department of the Interior and later served as IT Director for the District Attorney’s Office serving Jefferson County, Colorado and Gilpin County, Colorado.
Why Volunteer: “Because I have the time to give back to my community”.
Professional: Phyllis is a widow and proud mother of five, with 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She retired from Honeywell in 1997 after 25 years as a Facility and Administrative Manager.
Since 2005, she has been an active member of the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Board and has held numerous leadership roles throughout the community, including with Little Blessings Preschool, the Castle Rock Civitan Club, Parks and Recreation Commission, and several local organizations.
Why Volunteer: After retiring and losing my husband, the Senior Center became a lifeline. I made lasting friendships, began volunteering, and was honored to serve on the board. I’m grateful to all members for their support and encouragement.
Background: Rich retired in July 2024 as Deputy Fire Chief of Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department after a 44-year career in fire and emergency medical services. He studied Fire Service Management and earned certification through the National Fire Academy. Rich served as Past President/Chair of the Colorado State Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Advisory Council, the Mile High Regional Trauma Council, and the Denver Metro Fire Chiefs Association, and as a board member of the Colorado State Fire Chiefs Association. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado. Rich has been married 42 years and has two grown children and two grandchildren.
Why Volunteer: I believe volunteer services add to, and strengthen a community in so many different ways. Its impacts can be felt and utilized not only for the persons involved with the Senior Center, but also for the community as a whole.
Professional & Background: Sam is a retired attorney, who worked in both private practice and government service. She received her undergraduate degree from Hofstra University and her Juris Doctorate from CU Boulder School of Law.
Why Volunteer: The Senior Center provides a meaningful way for me to give back to an organization making a difference in our community.
Board of Directors-Committee Chairman
Professional: Niru is a Certified Home Health Aide, trained through the RPTP Science College, Regional Occupation Program, and holds certification in Commercial Property and Casualty Business Underwriting in California. She worked as a Senior Commercial Business Underwriter for 30-years before retiring in 2021. Following her retirement, Niru spent 2-years working as a Certified Home Health Aide. Her combined experience in finance, risk management, and caregiving reflects her dedication to both professional excellence and community service.
Why Volunteer: To give without any reward or any notice has a special quality of its own.
Background: Cheryl spent over forty years as an Executive Secretary, managing executive calendars, travel, and administrative operations with precision and dedication. Now retired, she enjoys life on her ranch, taking morning walks with her puppy, and traveling to visit family in Hawaii and Texas. An active volunteer at her church, she also stays involved in the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center, embracing community and new adventures.
Why Volunteer: Cheryl loves the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center for the friendships, fun adventures, and the sense of being part of a welcoming, vibrant community.
Professional: Ken holds a BA in Music from Colorado State University and an MBA from University of Portland. He worked for 32-years as a Systems Analyst with several companies, including Consolidated Freightways, Emery Air Freight, Menlo Logistics, Willamette Industries, Weyerhauser, and International Paper. Although technically multiple employers, these roles reflected continuity through corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions, providing extensive experience in systems analysis and operational technology management.
Why Volunteer: Volunteering is a way to give back, strengthen the community with services and help weave a web of people together.
