Our Team

Kevin has been with BEACON Senior News since he took over as publisher in 2008. A Western Colorado native, Kevin is an entrepreneur with a long-standing career in sales, advertising and marketing. He is a founding member of the Guys Giving Club and was formerly Board President of the North American Mature Publishers Association.

Kevin believes that just as good storytelling transforms, so should good advertising. He spends most of his time fighting ageism in America and teaching local residents, business owners and elected officials that people over 65 aren’t dead yet. 

One time, Kevin surprised the rest of the BEACON staff when he shaved his head because he lost a bet about losing weight. 

Cloie is dedicated to reshaping public perceptions of aging by highlighting the talents and achievements of local seniors through inspiring stories and engaging content in print and online.

Cloie leads the BEACON's creative team. She is an accomplished writer and journalist and a Colorado Mesa University graduate with degrees in public relations, advertising and business. She's married to her high school sweetheart and has three dogs.

Outside of work, Cloie is crossing musicians and bands off her live music bucket list. She also inherited a small rubber ducky collection a few years ago, which has taken over her desk, leading visitors to think she's obsessed with ducks.

A Colorado native, Debbie returns to Grand Junction after experiencing life in various places in the U.S. and the U.K. Coming full circle, her career spans graphic design, magazine publishing, marketing, teaching and serving the 50+ population.

Debbie started her journalism career in Santa Rosa, California as a radio disc jockey, presenting her signature show “KPOP Love,” which documents the global popularity of Korean music.

Outside of work, Debbie is a professional fiber collage artist, a cat mom and enjoys re-discovering Colorado’s natural majesty.
 

Seniors astound Rhonda with their spunky attitudes, and she prizes their stories.

Rhonda has lived in the Springs since 1987 and has worked for BEACON Senior News since 2021. Before that, she completed degrees in English and art, interned at the Kennedy Center and edited books and plays.

Rhonda is a mom to four 20-somethings and two grandchildren. She loves reading and writing, so her work suits her well. Her grandma name is—what else?— “Grammar.” She also enjoys traveling, cooking, singing, swimming, art and theatre. Rhonda has a weakness for “limited edition” grocery items, takes online proofreading tests for fun and owns too many books (and dreads the thought of downsizing them).

Carol first fell in love with the Grand Valley during a family vacation in 1991—it was a welcome contrast to the traffic and smog of Los Angeles. By 1992, she and her family made Grand Junction their permanent home.

A former ballroom dancer, Carol competed for several years in the Star Ball in Denver. Her skills as a seamstress were very helpful in creating dresses for competitions and performances in Grand Junction. Although an injury sidelined her from dancing, Carol continues to enjoy sewing as a creative outlet.

Carol holds a degree in organizational management and joined the BEACON team in 2024. She looks forward to working with clients, readers and staff to help deliver an engaging, uplifting magazine each month.

Bix has been with BEACON Senior News since 2019. He specializes in the visual structure of a page, working to produce the ideal blend of text, images and space.

When he isn't working, he tries to stay active by riding his bike, tending his garden and learning new things from YouTube.

After living everywhere from Alaska to Georgia, Sarah has spent the last 25+ years calling Western Colorado home. She’s a CMU graduate with a BFA in Graphic Design and a background in marketing consulting, website development and graphic design.

Outside of work, you’ll usually find her camping, paddle boarding, doing a DIY project, or tending to her ever-growing garden (jalapeño peppers are her favorite). She loves discovering new places alongside her husband, family and friends.

Sandra is a University of Mississippi graduate with a BA in history and a graphic design career spanning over a decade. Originally from small-town Mississippi, Sandra immediately fell in love with Grand Junction upon moving to the Western Slope.

When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their pets and her community theatre family. Additionally, she enjoys crochet, needlepoint, sewing and creating though various other artistic mediums.

Jil joined BEACON Senior News in early 2020. Prior to that, she sold adaptive clothing designed for individuals with limited mobility, which is when she discovered her passion lies with the senior community.

She is a seasoned professional in marketing, public relations and communications. She earned her MBA and BBA from the University of San Diego and is a long-time Colorado Springs resident.

Jil loves meeting, helping and connecting people. She volunteers with numerous nonprofits and is a community ambassador for Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center. When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.