BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dana Frazee

President

Dana retired in 2018 after an exciting career as a director of a non-profit in Texas, and as an education consultant in Massachusetts and Colorado working with school districts on systems improvement. While working, Dana co-authored four books on best practices for teachers in the classroom. In the next year, Texas A&M University Press will publish her biography of her grandfather, Beyond the Death March: The Life and Times of K.L. Berry.

Dana moved to Castle Rock in 2017 from Westminster and became involved in the vibrant art community here. She is currently the president of Tri Arts Project, a member of the Castle Rock Artist Alliance, and a commissioner on the Public Art Commission.

Katie D’Arcangelo

Vice President

Katie is an artist with multiple degrees in psychology and medicine, working in a variety of specialties including health epidemiology and publications, prisons, community programs, substance abuse, special needs, and hospitals. She has worked arts therapy programs and seen the changes that art brings to an individual and a community.

Her experience has taken her to many places, from rural Montana to urban settings such as Johns Hopkins. She continues to travel the world, and recently returned to her love of creating art, developing her figure drawings, oil paintings, & sculpting. She currently is the Vice Chair of the Castle Rock Public Arts Commission and is committed to bringing a formal arts center to Castle Rock.

Dawn Jones

Treasurer

Dawn was a passionate ballet dancer growing up in Houston, Texas. She no longer dances and was not blessed with any other artistic talent. She has always enjoyed the arts in any form and is honored to serve on the Board of Tri Arts Project. She has over 30 years of experience in governmental accounting, financial management, financing, and long range planning. She currently is Director of Outsourcing for CliftonLarsonAllen providing financial management and advisory services to several special districts, cities and towns, counties, school districts and charter schools throughout Colorado and Utah.

She also assists clients with financial forecasts for their initial formation and obtaining needed financing. Dawn has taught various presentations related to governmental accounting and financial reporting, municipal bonds, TABOR and Public Sector Accounting. Her greatest joy is spending time with her family, including traveling, camping, jeeping, and exploring the great outdoors with her husband.

Rhea Hiemstra

Secretary

Rhea grew up in Upstate New York and moved to Colorado in 1981. She had an exciting and successful career in the Oil and Gas Exploration industry until she retired in 2019. She has lived in Castle Pines for 19 years and has spent the past five years as a volunteer with Douglas County Aged Resource Center. Her business and leadership skills as well as her love for the arts will be an asset to Tri Arts Project.

Rhea loves spending time with her family. Her hobbies include hiking in the mountains with friends, biking, traveling, photography, and reading. She has an enthusiasm for the arts and is excited to be serving on the board of Tri Arts Project with a mission to provide art education to Castle Rock and the surrounding area.

Jacque Ruff

Director

Jacque has lived in the Castle Rock and Franktown area for the last 30 years. She received a bachelor’s degree in business management from Metro State University. She has worked with her family in the construction industry as a bookkeeper for 10 years.

After struggling with alcoholism, she was happy to serve 5 years as a founding board member for Castle Rock Clubhouse, a non-profit that focused on addiction recovery.

Starting a non-profit for the first time was a challenge but was so incredibly rewarding. When the opportunity rose for the art center, she was honored and excited to serve for another worthy cause.

Christine Whaling

Director

Christine is an art advisor and personal property appraiser with over a decade of experience in the global art market. Through her practice, Christine helps clients with buying, selling, and collection management. In addition, she provides USPAP compliant appraisal reports for a variety of intended uses including insurance, estate tax, and financial planning. She holds advanced degrees in Art History, and is a member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA).

While Christine’s career has spanned three major metropolitan cities, Colorado has always been home. Her passion for artistic expression and creativity began at an early age and she continues to create works on paper and oil on canvas. Christine is delighted to be a board member for TAP and looks forward to developing a local center create, learn, and share art in the Castle Rock area.

Dane Robinson

Director

Dane‘s love for the arts began early, driven by curiosity and a desire to explore the world. With a Bachelor’s degree in Technical Journalism from Colorado State University, she honed her storytelling skills, which she applied in her successful real estate career. However, her true passion lies in celebrating the intersection of art, culture, and community. Her extensive travels have exposed her to diverse forms of human expression, from Latin American street murals to Zimbabwean woodcarvings. Her photography captures the essence of these cultures, preserving their visual narratives.

As a board member of Tri Arts Project, Dane‘s role involves more than fundraising; she helps build a transformative center for art education and creation. Tri Arts offers a variety of disciplines, including painting, drawing, sculpting, ceramics, photography, and digital arts, fostering a diverse and inclusive community in Castle Rock and south Douglas County.

Dane leverages her project management, contract negotiation, market research, and sales skills from her real estate career to support Tri Arts Project’s mission. Her enthusiasm, global perspective, and dedication make her a valuable asset, contributing to the promotion of artistic expression and cultural enrichment.

Dr. Kim Hosler

Director

Kim Hosler is the Director of Education for Tri Arts Project in Castle Rock, CO. She is a semi-retired educator with a PhD in Educational Technology from the University of Northern Colorado. After a successful career in the corporate sector as a Learning and Development Manager in various industries, she transitioned into higher education over a decade ago. She is a published researcher (journal articles and book chapters) and has extensive experience designing learner-centered courses that emphasize active learning and clear learning outcomes. In 2022, she retired from her role as the Director of Instructional Design at the United States Air Force Academy. Dr. Hosler continues to share her passion for education as adjunct faculty for the University of Denver’s University College. She is excited to join Tri Arts Project in support of their education offerings.

Jay Boykin

Director

Jay Boykin has nearly thirty years of corporate experience in finance and accounting roles. In his previous role as Vice President at Gogo Business Aviation, Jay worked closely with senior leadership teams to foster a thriving company culture, drive employee engagement, and align organizational goals with individual and team success. His expertise spans diverse industries, from corporate sectors to small businesses, with a focus on empowering leaders to create environments of mutual respect and collaboration.

Now, as a business owner, Jay’s approach is grounded in the belief that personal growth and professional success are deeply intertwined. His work emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, resilience, and authentic leadership as key factors in unlocking an organization’s and individual’s potential. As a dynamic keynote speaker, Jay shares his unique insights on leadership, personal development, and organizational culture with audiences across various industries. His engaging presentations offer practical tools for leaders looking to build stronger teams, improve communication, and drive meaningful organizational change. Jay serves as the Gallery Director for Tri Arts Project and believes in the power that art serves in supporting individual well-being.

Abigail Collins

Director

Abigail is a local wedding and family photographer with over 10 years of experience capturing life’s most meaningful moments. Originally from Boston, she now calls Castle Rock home where she lives with her husband and two young children.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art, she brings a fine art perspective to every session, blending technical skill with a creative eye to deliver photographs that are both beautiful and deeply personal. She specializes in creating images that feel authentic, emotional, and that tell your unique story. Her goal is always to make you feel comfortable, seen, and celebrated.

Abigail is also a proud member of the Castle Rock Arts Alliance, where she stays connected with our vibrant local arts community and continues to grow as an artist. Art is her passion and a deeply personal part of how she views the world.

Sharon Winters

Director

At the start of the pandemic, Sharon opened an empty sketch pad and began the habit of drawing items found in her home. Her sketchbooks are now full of pencil and ink illustrations, documenting her exploration of pattern, line, shape and value.

The Tri Arts Project mission of “bringing art to individuals of all abilities” appealed to Sharon’s desire to further pursue and improve her illustrations. For decades she has been wanting to write and illustrate a short personal graphic novel based on cringe diaries from the perspective of being an identical twin.

Once she learned of TAP’s vision, Sharon knew her accounting background and vast volunteer experience could help provide support to the newly formed organization.

Sharon grew up in Boulder and is a University of Colorado graduate. Past relocations to Tucson, AZ and Portland, OR, has made her even more appreciative of her Colorado roots.