The 2012 R.H. Crossland Foundation Board of Directors
& Executive Planning Team
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Rusty Crossland
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The Foundation was formed in July of 1998 by Rusty Crossland to perpetuate
the memory of Rusty's father, Ralph Crossland Sr. We hope you take
the opportunity to view the site to see the activity of this foundation.
We strive to help the less fortunate, and to foster a legacy of helping
others. Rusty lives outside of Aspen with his German Sheppards 'Arnold'
& 'Aspen' and of course his Tibetan Spaniel 'Elizabeth' He Also
has a second home in Scottsdale AZ where he participates in philanthropic
organizations as well.
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Rusty is also the CEO of the |
Caroline Crossland
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Caroline, Ralph's wife of 53 years, is still very active in her community. Caroline still works for Rusty and loves helping out at events. She lived in Colorado for 6 years working with Rusty out of the Basalt based office. She then moved to Georgia to live with her son Timmy for several years and Caroline now resides in New Hampshire with one of her daughters, Debbie. cmcrossland@aol.com
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She
recently attend a very special ceremony in Washington where she was
inducted into a special Memorial to include a portrait that will hang
forever as a testimony to her contribution. I know many of you would
like to say "thanks" also. Her email address is: |
Terri Riddle
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Theresa M. Riddle is Managing Director and founder of
The Crossland Group,
with primary responsibility for innovation, business creation and account
and strategic partnership management. With a strong focus on translating
the critical linkages between strategy and execution, she designs customized
solutions that help clients achieve sustainable business results fast.
Ms. Riddle applies her vast international public and private sector
business experience—working in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas—to
support clients from a diverse and cross-cultural market base. Ms. Riddle
has worked extensively in the areas of organizational design and change
management, strategy and innovation and leadership development. She
is committed to helping organizations build capability through the design
and delivery of formalized internal consultant engagements, and has
demonstrated this in places like The World Bank Group, IBM, BF Goodrich
and The Boeing Company. Crossland Group works closely with Governments,
NGOs, donor groups and development organizations across the globe to
help countries execute their complex strategies—with a strong
focus on youth and addressing infectious diseases like HIV/Aids, Malaria
and Tuberculosis. Ms. Riddle has played a significant role in the company’s
African strategy. Ms. Riddle received her MBA from Boston University
and holds advanced degrees in Business Management and Human Services
from the University of New Hampshire. She is the recipient of New Hampshire’s
“Outstanding Woman Achievers” and was honored with the “Excellence
in Management” Award by the New Hampshire Charitable Fund. |
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J Frost Merriott
CPA
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Mr. Merriott received his B.S. in accounting from Louisiana
Tech University in 1971. He has extensive experience in tax planning
and compliance, Internal Revenue Service examinations and management
advisory services. He gained valuable tax You can view more information about Frosty here |
expertise
as the Corporate Tax Manager for Country Pride Foods, Ltd; a multi-state
food processing conglomerate, and subsequently became partner in charge
of the tax department at Roberts, Cherry & Company, a large local
CPA firm in Shreveport, Louisiana. Mr. Merriott coordinated the accounting
services function in the Lakewood, Colorado office of Gordon, Hughes,
and Banks, LLP before beginning the firm of J. Frost Merriot Inc CPA
in Basalt in march of 1998. He specializes in the areas of taxation,
attestation and accounting services for closely held companies in
the industries of insurance, financial services, medical services,
oil and gas, real estate, construction and manufacturing. |
Grants & Inquires Christa Selby The oldest daughter of Rusty Crossland and Executive Director of the RHC Foundation. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 1993. I have worked the last 10 years in Social Services, Child Welfare and Mental Health Services for youth and Adults. I currently live in Weatherford Texas with my husband and two wonderful boys. |
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Erin Thomas
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Erin, the daughter of Rusty Crossland and
web master of the RHC Foundation. She 
graduated with a Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education in 2000. She has taught different grade levels over the past 5 years. Erin loves to make a difference in children and their families. Erin currently stays at home and loves every minute of it! She is married and has two wonderful children. |
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Russ &
Kalisha Crossland
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Russ and Kalisha Crossland have been living
in Durango for 16+ years and have 3 beautiful kids, Addison River and
Rusty and are responsible for running the  everyday
operations of the museum, in order for the community to enjoy, as well
as answering all inquiries. Kalisha is also Mr. Crossland's Executive
Assistant. Both Russ and Kalisha attended Fort Lewis College. |
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Judson Crossland |
Judson has been working with the foundation since 2003
years shooting events & supporting functions in the field as well
as offering IT support where needed. Judson's photography/video business is based in Colorado Springs where he specializes in weddings, large events, sports and portraits. He also specializes in video production and commercial broadcasts as well as web cast and webinars. He is married to Angela who also works with him in his
production & photography business. |
