Buena Vista Pregnancy Center

The Buena Vista Pregnancy Center Board Members:


		Terry Allen Terry Allen and her husband, Jeff, have lived in Buena Vista for almost 22 years. They have an awesome family of 5 children, 1 son-in-law, 1 granddaughter and another grandchild due in November. Terry was a registered nurse for several years before laying that aside to stay at home full time and raise our her family. She has volunteered many times with the Pregnancy Center in Grand Junction, Buena Vista and Salida. She has trained as a counselor and has worked with Education for Life as well as doing office help at the BVPC. Terry is such a huge believer in the mission of the Pregnancy Center, because it is so important to support and educate people who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy, and to show them the love of the Heavenly Father who has given us all life.
		Guy Avery I was born in 1954 in Salida, and except for a number of years in college, and some brief periods of employment elsewhere, I have lived in this community. I have an older sister, a younger sister, and a younger brother. My wife, Connie and I have been married for 35 years. We have one son, Brandon, his wife, Kristi, and their son Jackson, who may be the neatest little individual ever! I have been employed at ComFurt Gas, Inc. for 32 years. Connie is the person in charge of payroll at the Buena Vista School District. Brandon, Kristi, and Jackson live in Fort Collins. We attend Clearview Community Church, and are very active in the ministry there.
		William (Bill) Calhoun It is my pleasure to be of service to this wonderful organization. I have progressed from “Do what is asked,” to becoming a member of the board. I have, evidently, been born to serve. In addition to my work with the BVPC, I am a member and deacon of Valley Fellowship Church. I work also regularly with the St. Vincent Ambulance Corps, primarily involved in the transfer of patients to various hospitals in surrounding cities. My most valuable task is to serve the Lord whenever and wherever possible.
		Amy Creek Amy Creek comes to the Pregnancy Center after moving to the area three years ago. Her husband, Kevin, is working full-time building houses with Amy's dad while Amy does the painting. They have one outgoing and energetic four-year-old son, Cody. Amy gave her life to God many years ago and currently attends ClearView Community Church. Amy's heart for saving babies came after she lost her first child to miscarriage. She wanted to find a way to come alongside women but had no counseling background. She does, however, have clerical and business skills which indirectly allows her to help mothers through the BVPC Board. It is her wish that God shows these women that babies are a most precious gift and should be given a chance at life.
		Tim Dyer I am Tim Dyer and have lived in Buena Vista for 43 years . I am married and have two children ages 27 and 26 . Both were adopted from South Korea. My son was 4 months old and my daughter was 8 months old when we adopted them. They are the best thing that we could have ever imagined . They are part of the reason I have joined the team at the center. I feel adoption is a great alternative for women who do not want to abort but feel they have no choice. There are many couples that can not have children naturally that are waiting to adopt . The other reason I wanted to be a part of this team is they all love the Lord and His desire to honor the life that he gives. We want women to know that there are options and we are here to help.
		Deb Kuennen Since retiring from the United States Air Force after 20 years service in 1999, Deb has spent the last 10 years working as a “stay at home Mom” and serving her local community in a variety of volunteer positions. One of the most rewarding was her association with the Gabriel Project in College Station, TX. This program is similar to the mission of the BVPC and helps women in crisis pregnancies. Following her husband’s retirement from the Air Force, Deb, Steve and their two sons moved to Buena Vista Labor Day Weekend 2007. Although relatively new to the area, she and her family have quickly become involved in the local community and their church, St Rose of Lima. She is excited to serve the Buena Vista Pregnancy Center as a member of its board and to assist in furthering its goal of reaching out to and supporting women and couples as they “choose life”.
		Julie Little Julie Little and her husband Ben both grew up in Buena Vista and are now blessed to be raising their own family of three children in a place that they love dearly. Julie has taught at Darren Patterson Christian Academy and now teaches online classes for Johns Hopkins University as well as doing some online editing. Julie served as a volunteer counselor at a pregnancy center while in school in Ohio. She believes strongly in the mission and vision of the BVPC and is committed to help in any way she can to bring hope, help and healing to young families.
		Candy Willut Candy and Jim, her husband of 34 years, moved to Buena Vista from New Jersey in 2003. She spent her working years providing planning, financial, and computer services to non-profits and churches, both as a staff person and a volunteer. The Willuts feel incredibly blessed to live in Buena Vista and as early retirees are committed to using their skills to serve this very special community. The ministry of BVPC is close to their hearts, because Jim, his siblings and three cousins were all adopted. My family wouldn’t exist if their young mothers hadn’t had the courage to choose life!

To find out how you
can become a Buena Vista
Pregnancy Center
board member,
please contact
Karol Flowers
at (719) 395-6703
or by e-mail.

Board members serve
a three year term.
New board members
come on each September.
They are involved in
the planning and are
active with in the events.