About envida
We believe our entire community deserves to live fully. As a nonprofit, we provide transportation and homecare services to individuals with disabilities, older adults and those experiencing financial challenges.
ENVIDA'S MISSION
Supporting independent living
Envida’s mission is to promote access and support independent living with dignity. Our vision is to lead the nation in integrating services that connect people to community. We have proudly served the Colorado Springs community for nearly 50 years, providing transportation in our community. The name envida connotes together in life and reflects our commitment to our clients and their ever-changing needs. Always adapting, we also offer homecare services to more than 100 clients and caregivers.

More than a service. Our passion.
We show compassion. We take initiative. We are there. Our mission is to promote access and support independent living with dignity. Hear about our stories from the community.
WELL LED TEAM
Our board
Our staff is supported by dedicated, diverse board members who believe in our mission.
- Charlotte McClanahan, MK Legacy LLC
- Michael Koch, Compass
- Fletcher Howard, CTU Faculty Manager
- William E. "Doc" Pounds, ConcealFab Corporation
- Janet Winger, Former CFO/COO Community Health Partnership
- Mike Richardson, Colorado Springs Utilities
- Ben Sportel, Proof ID

Our staff
Admin

Gail Nehls,
Chief Executive Officer

Jay Franke,
Director of Human Resources

Dave Somers,
Director of Operations & Development

Skip Pierce,
Finance & Strategy Director

Millie Lujan,
Accounting & Payroll Specialist

Chad Maxedon, Executive Assistant
Transit

LJ Myers,
Transit Manager

Leslie Patterson,
Health Care Mobility Manager

Brittny Rosenow,
Dispatch Coordinator

Chuck Theobald, Transit Technical Project Manager
Coming SoonDispatch Coordinator
Melody Bibbs,Fleet Coordinator
Home Services
Coming Soon
Homecare HR Assistant

Ivy Carter, RN, BSN
Licensed Healthcare Professional

Megan Madigan, Homecare Supervisor
Coming Soon
Homecare Coordinator
Drivers

Alphonso Kelly
Brian Koch
Devaughn Carroll
Ed Gallegos
Eric Heisel
Eric Sweigart
John Thurston
John Tucker
Joyce Barrow
Kathy Gurnett
Linda Lindh
Marian Spring
Matt Allen
Matt Leap
Mike Crow
Robert Hudson
Tim Blom
TESTIMONIALS
Hear from our staff and riders


Our partners




Job openings
Thank you for your interest in working at envida. We currently have the following positions open:
Annual report & financials
As a nonprofit, we are proud of what we do, and we share our financials. See our annual report and check us out on Guidestar. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Give us a call at 719.633.4601.
LOOKING AHEAD
Our plans for the future
We have big plans for the City of Colorado Springs and the community that we serve. Those plans take hard work, a great team, dedicated board members and community partners who believe in our vision.