Staff
Becky Zaist, Executive Director
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Becky moved to the valley in 1976 and enjoyed working as outreach counselor to Seniors way back then! After leaving the valley and spending nine years overseas, she returned in 1996 with her husband and two girls. Becky was thrilled to return to working with seniors when she joined the Senior Center team as Executive Director in 2007. She loves her job of helping seniors live their best lives! When not at the center she enjoys knitting, reading, hiking and skiing.
Hannah Sell, Activities/Volunteer Coordinator
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Hannah joined the Senior Center team in 2016. She moved from Pennsylvania in 2012 after graduating with a degree in Recreation Management. Hannah enjoys helping new members and volunteers find how they fit in to all the opportunities the Senior Center has to offer. When she’s not working, Hannah enjoys mountain biking and camping with her husband and two dogs.
Amando Perfecto, Head Cook
Amando was raised in Tlaxcala, Mexico and moved to Jackson in 1996. He has been at the Senior Center ever since, learning and moving up from dishwasher, to Assistant Cook, to Head Cook. Amando has also worked at many prominent local restaurants – Jedediah’s, Amangani, Spring Creek, and 12 years as Head Chef at Stiegler’s. He loves making food that pleases the seniors. When not working, Amando enjoys camping and wakeboarding on the lake.
Rebecca Erskine, Assistant Director
Rebecca joined the Senior Center in 2017. She graduated from Concordia College in Minnesota with a BA in Biology. She lived in Washington DC, Denver and Myrtle Beach, SC before deciding to move back to Jackson with her husband and two daughters. Rebecca has worked for and volunteered for many non-profits including Teton County Friends of the Library, Teton Youth and Family Services, Women Infants & Children, Community Entry Services, American Cancer Society and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. Her career has focused on activity & event planning which she hopes will further the development of the Senior Center. She is enjoying getting reacquainted with many folks from her childhood and meeting new people coming to the Center everyday.
Erin Crow, Home Care Manager
Erin first came to Jackson right after graduating from University of Denver over 16 years ago. Her experience working with seniors ranges from serving as an Activities Director, private care companion, Assisted Living Executive Director, and senior facility auditor. She is happy to be able to give back to her community in the role of Home Care Manager and is passionate about assisting seniors to thrive independently. When not at the center, Erin enjoys hiking, snowboarding, and traveling.
Jenny Ryan, Bookkeeper/Financial Manager
Liz Jacobson, Data Manager
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Liz came to Jackson Hole in 1980 for after graduating with a business degree, never dreaming it would be her forever home. All these years later, she still has an appreciation for the valley’s beauty, recreational opportunities and people. As Data Manager, her responsibility is tracking the services of the Senior Center, but she loves getting to know the folks who visit. She and her husband Tom enjoy biking, camping and exploring Wyoming.
Kathy Harvey, Bus Driver
Kathy has worked at the Senior Center for over 4 years! She enjoys helping seniors run errands around town by driving the bus. In her spare time, Kathy enjoys spending time with friends, riding horses and hunting and fishing. Make sure to wave when you see her driving around town!
Our Board of Directors
David Auge, Chair
Jean Day, Vice Chair
Sheila Sandubrae Davis, Secretary
Rick Stuck, Treasurer
Bob Shervin
Lou Hochheiser
John A Turner
Sara Van Genderen
Bruce Hawtin