Eagle County Office (Main Office)

Eagle County Office

Mailing Address

PO Box 2020

Avon, CO 81620 

Physical Address

37347 Highway 6

Unit 200

Avon, CO 81620

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm MST 

Phone: 970.926.9292

Eagle County Staff:

Arn Menconi, Founder and Executive Director Arn moved to Vail, Colorado, in 1991 and founded SOS Outreach in 1993. He is a Fully Certified snowboard instructor. He served two terms as Eagle County Commissioner from 2000 – 2008. Arn grew up in Chicago and received an undergraduate degree in Communications from DePaul University; later he received an MBA at the University of Denver. He is married with a 5- and 3-year-old.

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Seth Ehrlich, Development Director Seth started with SOS during the summer of 2005. He moved to the Rocky Mountains in 2003 after completing his Public Policy graduate degree at Carnegie Mellon University. Pittsburgh is home for him. Since relocating, he has volunteered extensively to serve youth in the area. SOS is a great complement to his dedication to provide for underserved youth.

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Nicole Fava, Development Manager-Eagle County Nicole graduated from Appalachian State University in 2010 with a degree in Public Relations and a minor in English. In college Nicole worked with many non-profit organizations in the Appalachians fighting “invisible” poverty. Seeing a similar need in Colorado she joined SOS Outreach through AmeriCorps. Nicole is excited to be a part of an organization that provides recreational escape as well as character building to a younger generation. 
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Mikayla Curtis, Program Coordinator-Eagle County Mikayla joined the SOS team in September 2010 just as she completed her Masters degree in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, & Peacebuilding from California State University, Dominguez Hills. While completing her degree, Mikayla worked for a Boys & Girls Club and developed her passion for serving at-risk youth. Having grown up in the valley, she is excited to return to her roots and focus on providing outdoors-based and strong character developing programs for youth served by SOS.

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Nikki Grabowski, Program Coordinator - Eagle County Nikki graduated from Michigan State University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Policy and a cognate in Psychology. While in college, Nikki volunteered abroad in Australia, helping to build a children's outdoor education camp. After graduation, she continued her work with children in the outdoors as she taught outdoor education in both Texas and in Michigan. Nikki has also led a summer camp bicycling trip for teenagers and done conservation work in the Seattle area. Nikki is excited to bring her passion for linking people and the outdoors to SOS.

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Sydney Schavietello, Development Coordinator-Eagle County Sydney graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in May of 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English. Sydney has spent a great deal of time working with youth leadership through the Rocky Mountain RYLA programs, as well as worked in various volunteer positions both in Colorado and abroad. She is an avid skier,loves the Colorado outdoors, and is excited to be a part of the SOS team.

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Austin Herman, Program Coordinator- Eagle County Austin graduated from Bethel University in St Paul Minnesota in 2010 with a degree in Communication Studies.  After graduating, he taught World History and Geography to 7th and 8th grade students in Guadalajara, Mexico.  During his time in college he lead trips to Chihuahua, Mexico where his groups worked on drug rehabilitation center.  He also worked with World Relief, where he served immigrants and refugees.  He loves to fly-fish, snowboard, and ride his bike.  Austin can't wait to combine his interests and skills to serve youth in Eagle County.

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Payne Schanski, Program Coordinator-Eagle County Payne grew up in Harbor Springs, Michigan, and graduated from the University of Michigan in May of 2010 with a degree in Communication Studies. While in college, Payne worked with kindergarten students as a tutor and mentor as a part of the America Reads program. Payne is excited to integrate his love of sports to contribute to the character development of youths at SOS Outreach.

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