Mustache 4 Cash is presented by The Youth Opportunity Foundation.
The Youth Opportunity Foundation was formed to raise awareness and monetary donations for selected Denver area youth charities by encouraging and involving young professionals in unique fundraising events. In the past two years, through YOFs signature event, Mustache4cash, they have involved more that 130 young professionals raising $71,500. As an all-volunteer organization, 94% of donations in the last two years went directly to providing Denver area youth educational opportunities, mentoring, and unique life experiences.
Patrick Byrne
Patrick Byrne, MSW, MNM, Executive Director. Patrick is an advocate for at-risk youth, with a focus on improving secondary and
post-secondary educational opportunities for disadvantaged students to optimize their career potential. He founded the Byrne Foundation in 1995, developing the mentoring, volunteer and the tutoring programs, as well as directing staff, and recruiting volunteers. Under his leadership, funding for
the Foundation has grown from $80 to $360,000. Patrick obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications from Gonzaga University, and received a Masters Degree in Non-Profit Management from Regis
University. He recently completed his Masters in Social Work from the University of Denver.
Tom Kimball
Tom Kimball is a native of Denver. Tom
co-founded Youth Opportunity Foundation in 2004 as a way of giving back to the community he loves. He feels very strongly that "to whom much is given, much is required". His goal is for Youth Opportunity Foundation to provide an avenue for
hundreds of Denver's young business leaders to enrich the lives of hundreds of Denver's at-risk youth. Tom and his wonderful wife Nancy live in the heart of Denver.
Tom May
Tom is a native of Denver and a graduate of East High School. He went on to graduate from the University of Houston, Houston, TX with a BS in Political Science. Tom is a partner with Lockton Companies; a leading national insurance broker and risk management firm. Prior to joining Lockton Tom spent 15 years in the healthcare consulting profession where he served as vice president with Health Grades, Inc. and LBA Healthcare Consulting. Tom’s has been married for 5 years to Ashley and they have two beautiful children; Alexandra (3) and John (10 mos.).
Brannon McPherson
Brannon McPherson moved to Colorado in 1991. He earned his B.A. and M.B.A. from Regis College. Since 1995, he has been employed with TIAA-CREF, a provider of financial services for 501c3 non profit educational, medical and research organizations, where he currently serves as Regional Marketing Manager. He is a mentor with the Byrne Foundation and volunteers for a number of local charitable organizations. He and his wife, Betsy, and son, Spencer, live in the Denver area.
Bradley Nathan
Bradley Nathan is a Colorado native, having grown up in Colorado Springs and graduated from Regis University. Bradley started his banking career in 1993, and currently works for American National Bank as Vice President of Private Banking. When not working, Bradley - a co-founder of Youth Opportunity Foundation – spends much of his free time working with several non-profit organizations and is a three time recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Julie Nathan
Julie is a Colorado native born in Denver and raised in Colorado Springs. She attended college at Concordia University in Chicago, IL, and moved back to Denver for her love of the mountains. Julie has been in advertising for over 7 years, previously working with local agencies such as Integer and Watermark Advertising. She presently is working in account service with Thomas Taber & Drazen. She has volunteered her time for other non-profit work as a youth leader for various church groups, focusing her time on reaching out to young people in the community. Julie loves to go camping, skiing, and playing tennis in her free time.
Wendy Skaalerud
Wendy Skaalerud was raised in Denver and graduated from Machebeuf High School. She graduated from Trinity College with a BA in Comparative Cultural Studies. Wendy is the Director of Sales for RMVS/ValX, the largest appraisal firm in Colorado. She is also co-owner with her husband of Capital Lending Solutions, a commercial real estate and business finance company. Wendy has dedicated time in the past to a number of community enrichment programs and has a passion for being a part of those groups committed to making a difference.
Trent Peaker
Trent is a Colorado Native born out on the eastern plains. He attended the University of Colorado and graduated from the business school with a degree in Finance. Trent is a Home Mortgage Consultant with MegaStar Financial in Cherry Creek and has been originating loans for over 10 years. He is excited to take part in a growing charity that is impacting and improving the lives of Denver's youth. Trent is married to his incredible wife, Paig, and they reside in Denver.
Lisa Morse
Lisa is a Colorado native; she grew up in Longmont and graduated from Colorado State University. She has worked in the mortgage business since college and currently works for American National Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Lisa enjoys being a mentor for the Byrne Urban Scholars and volunteers for several other charities in the Denver area. She feels it is important to give her time and heart to people who are in need of help.
Lyle Wallace
Lyle is a Shareholder of Minor & Brown, PC, a boutique business law firm in Denver, Colorado. Lyle acts as trusted advisor to his entrepreneur clients and helps his clients with business growth and exit planning. Lyle received his masters degree at Colorado State University and his JD from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. A strong believer in civic leadership, Lyle is actively engaged in both the business and non-profit sectors in Denver, including currently serving on the Board of Directors of the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce, volunteering as a youth mentor with Byrne Urban Scholars and teaching classes for Junior Achievement.
