
See if you qualify
The first step is to fill out a single form. From this form, we will review eligibility, address/service area, etc.

We give you a call
Whether you’re eligible or not, we will call and either provide you with your envida rider number or give you information about alternative transportation services.

Sign up for your first ride
There are three ways to sign up for your first ride. You can call us at xxx-xxxx, download our app or click the button below.
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.

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.
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 Franck,
Director of Human Resources

Lawrence Frimpong, Director of Transportation

Skip Pierce,
Finance & Strategy Director

Janet Mork,
Senior Accountant

Millie Lujan,
Accounting & Payroll Specialist
Transit

Eric Eesh, Transit and Operations Manager

Briana Lepine, Transportation Supervisor

Leslie Patterson,
Health Care Mobility Manager

Skylee Callaway, Transit Support Representative

Christion Howard, Transit Support Representative

Penny Vallelunga, Transit Support Representative

Mary Pappion, Transit Support Representative

Rhonda Perea, Transit Support Representative

Jamie Apodaca, Transit Support Representative
Home Services

Megan Madigan, Homecare Supervisor

Rodonda West,
Homecare Assistant
Drivers

Alphonso Kelly
Anton Evans
Bea Lenz
Brian Koch
Carl Zitzmann
Charles Gallegos
Christine Moody
Christion Howard
Christopher Tomasetti
Cristin Carrick
David Bowen
David Heurtevant
David Kepford
David Shadwell
David Turner
DeAngelo Peak
Eric Heisel
Eric Sweigart
Erin Romano
Ernest Armijo
Ernest Wilson
Evan Jones-Brown
Fabian Virgous
Giavanna Rivera
Hannah Sims
Holly Barfield
Howard Slocum
John Cook
John Deal
John Thurston
John Tucker
Kath Gurnett
Kelly Severeid
Khalil Wilson
Leslie Garcia
Linda Lindh
Marian Spring
Matthew Allen
Mayee Rousseau
Mercedes Castillo
Michael Caruso
Michael Crowe
Michael Norris
Paul Fenner
Phillip Ramirez
Rebecca Webb
Robert Barela
Robert Hudson
Ronald Shaw
Shane Richardson
Skylee Callaway
Tanya Trimm
Thomas Lavornia
Tim Blom
Tina Garcia
Vincent Baca
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.