(Member Ex Officio)

Dexter has lived in Colorado for most of their life, but only moved to Fort Collins in August of 2017 to attend CSU. They received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Leadership and Entrepreneurial Professions in May of 2021. Dexter has 8 years of leadership experience in the food service industry, but their true passion has always lied in building community and serving the underserved. Dexter has a passion for equity, diversity, and inclusion — and they completed numerous courses and an internship with Poudre School District centered around these subjects during their time at CSU. They love to make people laugh, and they were a Rams Improv Comedy troupe member during their time at CSU. Dexter joined the FoCo Cafe team as Operations Manager in August of 2022, and stepped into the role of Executive Director in February of 2023 — now overseeing all operations of FoCo Cafe.

Founder/CO-Owner, Horner Painting

Moses Horner is the founder of Horner Painting, which he started at 24 and has grown steadily since 1999 Today, Horner Painting is one of the largest residential painting contractors in Northern Colorado with 40+ team members. His wife Sara helped build the business for 17 years and is now pursuing a career as a realtor with The Group Inc. Their two children, Jake and Macy, live in Fort Collins. With the nest empty, Moses with time to share his business knowledge and experience to give back, and also work as a facilitator for Loco Think tank. Moses chose to be on the board at the FoCo Cafe because he is passionate about working with people experiencing homelessness and believes in the cafe’s mission to build community. Moses enjoys all things outdoors, especially dirt-biking, snowboarding, and wake surfing.

Founder & Lead Broker, Forever Employer

Eric is a proud native of Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He grew up in Nevada where his formative years centered around community involvement through volunteering and partnership programs. He is an Eagle Scout through his lasting association with The Boy Scouts of America; his varied interests which included the Special Olympics and Key Club have influenced his spirit and way of life into adulthood. Eric’s formal education was focused on math & science which has contributed to his broad-based perspectives and serves to enhance his problem-solving and logical, balanced thinking. Eric returned to Colorado and attended CSU in 2001. Prospects then took him to Bozeman, Montana where he lived and enjoyed volunteering and growing his community where he served on the Board of Directors as the Arts & Crafts Chair for the Sweet Pea Festival. New opportunities in 2018 brought Eric home to Ft. Collins where his volunteering energy has found a purpose with the FoCo Café! Eric loves to be outdoors -especially on a snowboard in the winter and enjoys traveling to exotic locations all year round. Eric owns a local agency serving small to mid-sized organizations in the employee management and insurance industry. He looks forward to enriching his community by ending hunger and providing smiles due to full bellies and full hearts!

Matt is an Assistant Vice President at FirstBank in Northern Colorado. He has lived along the front range of Colorado since he was two years old, and found his home when he came to Fort Collins in 2013 to attend CSU where he earned a BS in Finance as well as a BA in Economics. He fell in love with Fort Collins and started working at FirstBank in 2016 which allows him to not only live and work in Fort Collins, but also allows him time to give back to the community. When he is not at the bank or volunteering you can typically find Matt camping, hiking, skiing, watching hockey, or enjoying local restaurants and breweries with his partner Tiffany. Matt chose to be on the board at FoCo Café because he believes sharing a delicious and affordable meal is a great way to bring the community together.

Tricia moved to Fort Collins 25 years ago to pursue her Masters of Social Work degree at CSU, and has never left. She loves the Colorado beauty, her amazing career, her friends and family, & her dog, Jake. Tricia spends lots of time on walks and engaging in this wonderful community. She is always eager to make friends, laugh, and spread kindness. Tricia has worked in the Poudre School District at Rocky Mountain High School for the last 17 years with students identified with affective needs and complex trauma. Tricia loves her students and her school, and is a fierce advocate for students who do not have access to services and support. Tricia learned about the FoCo Cafe after her class visited and donated money through Give Next, fell in love with the mission and vision, and can be found bringing friends in for lunch, volunteering with students, and sharing with others about this amazing place. We are so lucky to have the FoCo Cafe in Fort Collins; a place for healthy food, inclusion and community.

After 25 years away, April and her husband Eric moved back to Ft. Collins in 2022. Shortly after she was invited by a neighbor to lunch at FocoCafé…and she got goosebumps! April was inspired by the mission of a community that feeds itself nutritious and delicious meals, regardless of ability to pay. She was moved by the experience of sitting shoulder to shoulder with patrons, volunteers, and staff, and realized she had much to learn. And she was filled up by the cozy environment and delicious food!

April helps people contribute themselves to the world…and believes the world needs all of us. She helps people discover and use their talents in service of their “why”. A former engineer turned career coach, she is known for her insights, intuitive strategies, and warm energy. She brings to the Cafe experience with work-based learning, grant writing, and strategic planning. She loves being outdoors, enjoys all kinds of music, and finds great satisfaction being part of the vital and emergent Ft. Collins community. When you see April in the Café, say hello and join her for lunch!

Nathan Scott started his career joining the Navy at 18, after 4 years in California, joined Americorps, next joined Up With People and toured 6 months across the states and then another 6 months across Europe, came back started University in Iowa, then studied in the Netherlands, came back to the states completed his bachelors at Western Illinois University and joined an international cancer charity and moved to London, attended London City College, then transferred to DC, decided to go back to WIU for his masters in Communication. After completing that, joined Americorps again and was executive director of a nonprofit specializing in recruitment of volunteers, after that, headed to Colorado! He's been in Colorado ever since. He's the creator of the Fort Collins Zombie Crawl, co-founder of the Fort Collins Horror Film Festival, Fort Collins Comic Con, a 72-mile Pedal to the Point Bike tour. He recently completed auctioneer college and started Betty Botter Auctions! He has been a board member with KRFC Community Powered Radio, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Fort Collins Musicians Association. He works as the Community Relations Specialist for Foothills Gateway in Fort Collins and is an adjunct instructor at Front Range Community College.

Kerry Westlund joined the Board at the end of 2023 due the cafe’s unique business model and ability to directly serve those in need with dignity. Kerry has been a Colorado resident for 22 years and moved to the Fort Collins area 8 years ago. She’s enjoyed a 26 year career in the financial services industry, with the bulk of that career in Credit Unions as their cooperative, not-for-profit approach to “people helping people” align with her values. Kerry joined Ent Credit Union (Colorado’s largest Credit Union) 3 years ago and is currently serving the organization as their Director of Business Development.

Bonnie is a native of St. Louis, MO. She moved to Ft. Collins with her husband of 47 years in March 2021 during the height of Covid. Bonnie and her husband Denny have two children, Michael and Emily.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Bonnie was taught at an early age that not everyone shares the same economic opportunities. As a teenager she volunteered at a United Way Settlement House and at a camp for underprivileged children.

She has a degree in Elementary Education and has worked in banking, international banking, computer instruction and was the Operations Manager for a not for profit which helps weavers in 3rd world countries make a better than living wage for their work. She currently paints watercolor notecards and donates all profits from the cards to not for profit organizations.

Bonnie began volunteering every Wednesday at FoCo Cafe in March 2022. Because she was in the kitchen every week, she has had a unique opportunity to get to know the staff, the operation and those who come into the Cafe for lunch.

She is generally in the Cafe on Thursdays or Fridays, so if you see her there working please stop by and say hello.