Michael is the owner of Blue Sky Design and Build. He has been coming to Lake Havasu since he was 4 years old when his grandparents moved here from Wisconsin.  Michael and his wife Donna have brought their two sons Blake and Garrett to the Lake since they were babies. Being in and around the history of Lake Havasu has inspired him to make sure that the Kids of Havasu have a chance to experience and enjoy what this Community and Lake have to offer. Our Kids are the future of Lake Havasu.

Jeanette Nangreave earned a PhD in Chemistry from Arizona State University and has been employed there for more than 17 years. In addition to lecturing and managing the academic laboratory, Jeanette has a passion for community projects. She is especially interested in distilling complex scientific principles down to the point where anyone of any age can better understand and appreciate the natural world.

Hazel is a Credit Analyst at Foothills Bank and has called Lake Havasu City home for nearly 11 years. She enjoys giving back to the community through volunteering and values the time she spends with her family. Hazel is passionate about supporting opportunities that allow local kids and families to thrive and experience all that Lake Havasu has to offer.

Dan is a volunteer for the Lake Havasu Boat Patrol and a Mortgage Inspector here in Mohave County.  He and his family are local Pioneers moving from Southern California to Lake Havasu City back in 1971. As a teenager, Dan grew up on the Lake and together with high school friends built a homemade houseboat that became a local novelty for many years and can now be seen in the Lake Havasu Museum of History. Realizing many of today’s kids were not getting the life experiences on the lake they deserved; he teamed up with founder Mike Peters to create the program you see today.

Dan’s professional background includes working with the Colorado Parks and Wildlife OHV Grant Subcommittee for 10 Years and creating programs such as the Colorado “Stay the Trail” educational program back in 2003. In addition, he has had an extensive background in Global Telecommunications in Client Relations, and Management.

Born and raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Dan Roddy moved to Milwaukee, WI to attend Marquette University.  In 1997, Dan began his park career with the Milwaukee County Parks with a focus on golf clubhouses.  For almost 17 years, he held a variety of positions with increasing responsibilities focused on recreation, programming, building maintenance and land stewardship.  After returning to Cleveland for new opportunities in the field, Dan moved to Arizona in 2016 to become the Assistant Park Manager at Cattail Cove State Park.  In 2017, Dan was promoted to Park Manager at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park which led to becoming the Park Manager at Lake Havasu State Park in 2018.  In that role, Dan became involved in KOCR very early in the effort.

In addition to his professional work, Dan enjoys special events, concerts and cooking.  He frequently travels to the midwest to visit family.

Andrea Helart is the President and CEO of our Lake Havasu Area Chamber of Commerce. She has served for two years in her role as a Chamber executive. Prior to her role at the Chamber, she spent over 21 years as a teacher and school administrator and in multiple other roles as well throughout her career. She is also the owner of Ulu Consulting, a consulting company and Chamber member that provides consulting on leadership skills, mentoring, and goal setting for both personal and professional clients. Andrea has several roles in her life as a wife, mother, Chamber professional, educational leader, community leader, and wellness advocate. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, as well as an administrative certificate from Northern Arizona University.

Jennings Burdick was born on a cattle ranch in North Carolina, where she developed a deep love and appreciation for wildlife and the natural world. Her passion for the outdoors remained strong even after she moved to Arizona in 2008, where she spent as much time outside as possible. This connection to nature inspired her to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science. In the fall of 2021, Jennings relocated to Lake Havasu to complete her degree at ASU Lake Havasu. After graduating, she became a full-time park ranger at Lake Havasu State Park and earned certification as an Interpretive Guide. In addition to her ranger duties, she now works on the board of KOCR to design Environmental Education programs and plan events.

Brittney grew up exploring the Colorado River—boating, fishing, and camping with her family—which sparked a lifelong passion for the environment. She earned her Associate of Liberal Arts from Mohave Community College and her Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from Arizona State University in 2024.

She now works for the Colorado River Indian Tribes Fish and Game Department and began volunteering with Kids on the Colorado River to share her love of desert and river ecology with local youth. Her enthusiasm and leadership as president of ASU’s Environmental Community Outreach Club led her to join the KOCR board as Volunteer Coordinator. Brittney is dedicated to inspiring kids to get outside, explore nature, and become lifelong stewards of the environment.