Glenn Carlson
interim Executive Director
Glenn is a Colorado Springs native and graduated from Colorado College with a bachelors in Economics in 2006. He is a seasoned technology professional and entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. Working for Colorado’s largest company, Arrow Electronics, Glenn co-managed a team with responsibility for over $550M in annual revenue. After leaving the tech industry and a decade-long commute to Denver, Glenn and his wife founded Absolute Body Balance, a local massage therapy clinic that has grown to two locations and approximately 40 employees.
Glenn is an avid outdoor enthusiast who finds inspiration in nature. He loves the mountains, but has a completely unfounded fear of sharks and avoids any part of the ocean over three feet deep. As a former president of the board for TOSC, Glenn has extensive experience with land-use alongside critical projects such as Ring the Peak and the TOPS extension.
When not working or outside, Glenn is an avid basketball enthusiast and coach at Mesa Ridge High School, reigning 5A back-to-back state champs. Glenn is also an avid woodworker and unapologetic bird-watcher.
Allen Beauchamp
Community Engagement Coordinator
Allen is a long-time bicycle advocate who loves making bicycling possible for people of all ages and abilities. He’s passionate about building a stronger, better connected community in multiple ways, revolving around the use of the bike. Allen moved to Colorado Springs in 2001 as an employee with Intel Corp, and has been working in the bicycle field nearly ten years.
His enthusiasm for connecting people and organizations through cycling has inspired a series of successful grant-funded community projects.
Mike Rigney
Ring the Peak Project Manager, GIS coordinator
Michael Rigney received a B.A. from San Jose State University with an emphasis in wildlife biology. Mr. Rigney worked as an Executive Director of an avian research organization and as an environmental consultant in California. He later moved to Arizona where he worked for The Nature Conservancy as a Preserve Manager and later as the Executive Director of a small land trust. After retiring and moving to Colorado, he has been working as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) consultant to the Trails and Open Space Coalition where he also serves as the Project Manager for the Ring the Peak Project. An avid mountain biker, he also serves on the Board of Directors of Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, a chapter of the International Mountain Bicycling Association.
Aaron Rogers
program coordinator
Aaron Rogers strives to inspire the people in our community to appreciate and take care of our Pikes Peak Region wild places. He is a Colorado Springs native with years of experience as a park guide/outdoor educator and has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Aaron spends his free time in the parks he advocates for where you can find him exploring trails with his family, birding, and star gazing.
Arrika bales
Office & Development Coordinator
Arrika Bales is the marketing and development pro here at TOSC. Originally from Indiana, she studied at Western Kentucky University and built a career in marketing, sales, and brand development. She helps TOSC have more impact through strategic outreach and creative engagement.
In addition to her marketing career, Arrika was a dedicated yoga instructor, teaching from 2016 and promoting balance and mindfulness in her community. Her passion for wellness and personal growth continues to influence her work and lifestyle.