Vaughn currently serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing for a start-up business developing carbon free concrete and other building materials, Prometheus Materials. He graduated from Lehigh University with a BS in Civil Engineering and a BA in Social Relations in 1997. He was a recruited Division I swimmer who played water polo on the club team. After college, Vaughn went into the construction industry, working on large commercial and heavy civil construction projects nationwide. In late 2001, he moved back to his home state of Colorado to join a small manufacturing company, where he was awarded multiple US patents prior to landing in his current position.

Vaughn is also an active board and committee member of multiple corporate and partnership organizations, offering particular insight into his field of expertise.

Vaughn resides in Broomfield, CO, with his wife, Meghan, and two sons, Cooper and Asa. Vaughn and Meghan have created Big Waves Foundation Inc. in memory of their oldest son, Vaughn Jr. who was lost in June of 2018 to a violent gun crime.

Kelly Tirman, a passionate parent of two water polo players, is deeply committed to promoting the sport throughout the state of Colorado for all individuals. Despite not having played water polo in her youth due to societal norms, Kelly actively participated in various team sports. She distinctly remembers being advised that water polo was not an option for girls at the time and ended up focusing on golf in high school instead. Throughout her adult life, Kelly has observed the significant growth and inclusivity of water polo. Upon moving to Colorado Springs in 2022, she found herself not only watching her daughters play but also having the opportunity to finally jump in and play as well. 

Emily Perrotto is a dedicated member of the Colorado High School Water Polo Association Board of Directors and a passionate advocate for growing the sport throughout Colorado. As the proud parent of both a son and daughter who have played water polo since the age of nine, Emily has spent years supporting athletes at every stage of their development. Her family has been actively involved in the sport through local clubs, the Olympic Development Program (ODP), the Futures Water Polo League in California, and international training and competition in Croatia through the Water Polo Cruise. These experiences have provided Emily with a deep appreciation for athlete development and the many opportunities water polo creates at the local, national, and international levels.

Professionally, Emily is a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker Realty, where she is known for building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional results. A Colorado native originally from Boulder County, she has lived on both the East and West Coasts as well as abroad, bringing a broad perspective to every endeavor. Emily earned her bachelor’s degree in Marketing and International Business from Pepperdine University.

Emily brings expertise in marketing, strategic communications, negotiations, and client advocacy to her volunteer leadership. She is committed to expanding opportunities for student-athletes, strengthening Colorado’s water polo community, and helping the Association promote excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, and competitive opportunities throughout the state.

Olivia and her family have been active in the Colorado water polo community since her son started playing in 2021. In addition to being a "water polo mom", Olivia is also a former player, having been lucky enough to have attended a college with a women's water polo team in the 1990's that would allow her to walk on as a former age group swimmer. Olivia also flirts with playing masters water polo here in Colorado, when she feels brave enough to confront her mortality.  

Outside of enjoying and supporting water polo, Olivia spends her professional time as an attorney. She was in private practice in Denver for 14 years as an environmental regulatory attorney and now serves the residents of Boulder County as an assistant county attorney.  

Olivia has served on boards for a masters swim team as well as several youth aquatic sports teams (both water polo and her daughter's artistic swimming team). She is looking forward to bringing this experience to her service on the Colorado High School Water Polo Association board and helping promote water polo as a high school sport throughout the state. 

Bethany Parker is the CEO of Stephens Co, a high-end secondary-home market home services firm located in the New England area. She is also the Founder of Cresso Collective, which partners with organizations to strengthen strategy, operations, leadership, and organizational growth. Over the past two decades, Bethany has held executive leadership roles with high-growth service and technology companies, including AVL Growth Partners, Xero, SquareTwo Financial, and Skupos. She studied business at the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business and Economics and the University of Colorado.

Throughout her career, Bethany has been recognized for her leadership and commitment. She is a Best in Biz International Executive of the Year Silver Award recipient, a Denver Business Journal Executive Voice contributor, and a Forbes author on leadership, operational excellence, technology, and inclusive workplaces. Bethany is an active investor and advisor, serving as an angel investor, venture limited partner, and mentor to entrepreneurs and emerging business leaders.

Outside of her professional career, Bethany has been deeply involved in the water polo community since 2016 as the proud parent of two athletes. Her children have participated in local clubs, the Olympic Development Program (ODP), and national-level competitions, with her daughter now competing at the NCAA Division 1 level in college. Through years spent supporting athletes, coaches, and families, Bethany has developed a strong appreciation for the positive impact water polo has on leadership, teamwork, resilience, and personal growth. She is passionate about expanding opportunities for student-athletes and helping grow the sport for future generations.