Michelle Mahoney, President
Originally from Connecticut, Michelle moved to Denver in 2009. After spending seven years there she realized city life was not for her and moved to Breckenridge in 2016. She has been in love with this magical place ever since. Michelle has two kids, a daughter Harper and a son Aiden who have both been part of the Timberline family since they were newborns.
Michelle owns a few restaurants in town, Semplice Café, Downstairs Deli, and Dee Dee’s Cart. She has a passion for great food and drink- serving clean healthy food that fuels your body so you can enjoy all the adventures Summit County has to offer. She loves trail running and hiking and enjoying the hot springs.
Michelle is passionate about being involved with the staff and school that have helped to mold her children into who they are today and giving back to the community in which her family loves.
Matt Charley
Matt is a boomerang Breckenridge resident, having lived here from 2016 to 2019, but back in 2023. His wife, Karlie, works with Breck Create to help bring all of the exciting artistic experiences to Breckenridge, and his daughter Quinn simply loves calling the mountains home. They’re grateful for the community that Breckenridge provides, and enjoy all of the outdoor activities that come with it.
Matt is a boomerang Breckenridge resident, having lived here from 2016 to 2019, but back in 2023. His wife, Karlie, works with Breck Create to help bring all of the exciting artistic experiences to Breckenridge, and his daughter Quinn simply loves calling the mountains home. They’re grateful for the community that Breckenridge provides, and enjoy all of the outdoor activities that come with it.
Tony Cooper
Tony was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Tampa, Florida. He and his wife Michele decided to move to Colorado to ski in 2012 and have lived in the state ever since. Tony has lived and worked in the town of Breckenridge since 2014, holding various marketing roles for Vail Resorts and Breckenridge Grand Vacations. He currently works as the Sr. Director of Marketing and Technology for BGV and is a member of the Breckenridge Events Committee (BEC). Tony has two children who both attend TLC – Zoey and Archie. In his free time, Tony enjoys snowboarding, surfing, mountain biking, fly fishing, travelling, and spending as much time outside as possible with his kids!
Tony was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Tampa, Florida. He and his wife Michele decided to move to Colorado to ski in 2012 and have lived in the state ever since. Tony has lived and worked in the town of Breckenridge since 2014, holding various marketing roles for Vail Resorts and Breckenridge Grand Vacations. He currently works as the Sr. Director of Marketing and Technology for BGV and is a member of the Breckenridge Events Committee (BEC). Tony has two children who both attend TLC – Zoey and Archie. In his free time, Tony enjoys snowboarding, surfing, mountain biking, fly fishing, travelling, and spending as much time outside as possible with his kids!
Jennifer Greco
Jennifer grew up in Arvada, Colorado and has many fond memories of spending time in Breckenridge. She and her family were finally able to make the move to Breckenridge full time two years ago and have been thrilled ever since.
After attending the University of Northern Colorado, Jennifer moved to Washington, DC where she worked for two Colorado Members of Congress as both a Deputy Press Secretary and Press Secretary. After spending 18 years on the east coast, where she met her husband, Mike, they had an opportunity to move back to Colorado. Along with their son, Jack, they moved to Lone Tree. While in the Denver area, Jennifer joined the Advisory Board for Breakthrough at Kent Denver. In this capacity, Jennifer actively worked to empower financially under-resourced students in the Denver area, striving to expand their educational opportunities and unlock their full potential. It is where she found her passion for serving in education.
Jennifer and Mike enjoy spending time in the mountains, visits from their son, Jack who is currently studying aerospace engineering at Virginia Tech and playing with their three pups.
Jennifer grew up in Arvada, Colorado and has many fond memories of spending time in Breckenridge. She and her family were finally able to make the move to Breckenridge full time two years ago and have been thrilled ever since.
After attending the University of Northern Colorado, Jennifer moved to Washington, DC where she worked for two Colorado Members of Congress as both a Deputy Press Secretary and Press Secretary. After spending 18 years on the east coast, where she met her husband, Mike, they had an opportunity to move back to Colorado. Along with their son, Jack, they moved to Lone Tree. While in the Denver area, Jennifer joined the Advisory Board for Breakthrough at Kent Denver. In this capacity, Jennifer actively worked to empower financially under-resourced students in the Denver area, striving to expand their educational opportunities and unlock their full potential. It is where she found her passion for serving in education.
Jennifer and Mike enjoy spending time in the mountains, visits from their son, Jack who is currently studying aerospace engineering at Virginia Tech and playing with their three pups.
Aleksandr Kim
Aleks Kim from Uzbekistan, came to Breckenridge for a ski season and ended up staying for 9 more. During this time, he met his wife Violeta, who is from El Salvador, and together they now call Breckenridge their home, raising their daughter, Sienna, in this mountain community.
In the hospitality industry since 2015, Aleks has extensive experience managing all hotel operations, including F&B, front office, and housekeeping. He currently serves as the General Manager of a ski-in/ski-out property in Breckenridge, where his leadership and dedication ensure the highest standards of service and operations. Passionate about community involvement, Aleks is excited to join the TLC board. He admires the dedication and excellence of Timberline’s teachers and looks forward to doing the best he can to support them.
Aleks Kim from Uzbekistan, came to Breckenridge for a ski season and ended up staying for 9 more. During this time, he met his wife Violeta, who is from El Salvador, and together they now call Breckenridge their home, raising their daughter, Sienna, in this mountain community.
In the hospitality industry since 2015, Aleks has extensive experience managing all hotel operations, including F&B, front office, and housekeeping. He currently serves as the General Manager of a ski-in/ski-out property in Breckenridge, where his leadership and dedication ensure the highest standards of service and operations. Passionate about community involvement, Aleks is excited to join the TLC board. He admires the dedication and excellence of Timberline’s teachers and looks forward to doing the best he can to support them.
Melanie Von Eschen
Melanie Von Eschen grew up in the Washington, D.C. suburbs and developed a lasting connection to Breckenridge through annual family ski trips. After making the move permanent in 2013, she built a career in real estate development and construction, bringing over a decade of experience to projects that shape and strengthen mountain communities.
Melanie has led the development of high-end custom homes, workforce housing initiatives, and most recently, the addition and remodel of Timberline - projects that reflect both her attention to detail and commitment to thoughtful, community-minded growth.
As Vice President of the TLC Board, Melanie is passionate about supporting local families and advancing initiatives that make a meaningful impact. She brings a collaborative leadership style, strategic perspective, and deep investment in the community to her role.
Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Melanie embraces the mountain lifestyle year-round. She enjoys skiing, spending time on the lake in the summer, and making memories outdoors with her husband, Kevon, their son Jack, and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Oakley
Melanie Von Eschen grew up in the Washington, D.C. suburbs and developed a lasting connection to Breckenridge through annual family ski trips. After making the move permanent in 2013, she built a career in real estate development and construction, bringing over a decade of experience to projects that shape and strengthen mountain communities.
Melanie has led the development of high-end custom homes, workforce housing initiatives, and most recently, the addition and remodel of Timberline - projects that reflect both her attention to detail and commitment to thoughtful, community-minded growth.
As Vice President of the TLC Board, Melanie is passionate about supporting local families and advancing initiatives that make a meaningful impact. She brings a collaborative leadership style, strategic perspective, and deep investment in the community to her role.
Outside of her professional and volunteer work, Melanie embraces the mountain lifestyle year-round. She enjoys skiing, spending time on the lake in the summer, and making memories outdoors with her husband, Kevon, their son Jack, and their Bernese Mountain Dog, Oakley
Tristan Webster
Tristan was born in Northampton, England, and grew up just outside North London. After graduating from the University of Derby in 2001, he came to Breckenridge for what was meant to be “one season” of snowboarding—but like many before him, he never left.
Since then, Tristan met his wife, Amanda, who is from Minnesota, and together they have two energetic boys, Camden and Hendrix, who attend TLC full-time.
Having worked in the ski industry since 2001, Tristan transitioned into property management in 2020. He enjoys bringing his local knowledge and hospitality background together to create great experiences for homeowners. As a member of the TLC Board of Directors, Tristan takes a hands-on, practical approach—he’s always happy to roll up his sleeves, fix what needs fixing, and pitch in wherever he can to support the school and its community.
Tristan was born in Northampton, England, and grew up just outside North London. After graduating from the University of Derby in 2001, he came to Breckenridge for what was meant to be “one season” of snowboarding—but like many before him, he never left.
Since then, Tristan met his wife, Amanda, who is from Minnesota, and together they have two energetic boys, Camden and Hendrix, who attend TLC full-time.
Having worked in the ski industry since 2001, Tristan transitioned into property management in 2020. He enjoys bringing his local knowledge and hospitality background together to create great experiences for homeowners. As a member of the TLC Board of Directors, Tristan takes a hands-on, practical approach—he’s always happy to roll up his sleeves, fix what needs fixing, and pitch in wherever he can to support the school and its community.
Toby Weiner
Toby was born and raised in the frozen tundra of Fargo, North Dakota. As soon as he
graduated from high school, Toby high tailed it to Colorado to pursue his passion for
snow sports and attend college at the University of Northern Colorado. After college,
Toby spent a few years continuing his ski-bum and raft guide lifestyle until 2009 when
he decided that he desperately needed to start having conversations at work that were
slightly more intellectual than the current snow conditions or river flows. He then spent
the next several years in law school at the University of Denver, then clerking for
multiple judges in the 18 th and 2 nd Judicial Districts of Colorado before finding a Staff
Attorney role here in Breckenridge at the 5 th Judicial District in 2015. Toby is currently
working as an Assistant County Attorney for Summit County Government. Toby has
had two children attend the entire program at Timberline from Sprouts through Pre-K.
Toby and his wife Wini enjoy spending as much time as possible in the outdoors with
their two boys, Clyde and Issac, rafting, skiing, and mountain biking and chasing after
their dog Penny.
Toby was born and raised in the frozen tundra of Fargo, North Dakota. As soon as he
graduated from high school, Toby high tailed it to Colorado to pursue his passion for
snow sports and attend college at the University of Northern Colorado. After college,
Toby spent a few years continuing his ski-bum and raft guide lifestyle until 2009 when
he decided that he desperately needed to start having conversations at work that were
slightly more intellectual than the current snow conditions or river flows. He then spent
the next several years in law school at the University of Denver, then clerking for
multiple judges in the 18 th and 2 nd Judicial Districts of Colorado before finding a Staff
Attorney role here in Breckenridge at the 5 th Judicial District in 2015. Toby is currently
working as an Assistant County Attorney for Summit County Government. Toby has
had two children attend the entire program at Timberline from Sprouts through Pre-K.
Toby and his wife Wini enjoy spending as much time as possible in the outdoors with
their two boys, Clyde and Issac, rafting, skiing, and mountain biking and chasing after
their dog Penny.
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About Timberline:
We are a school for young children from ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Our approach is Reggio Emilia inspired. The following principles guide our approach and curriculum: The child is an active, strong, competent collaborator in the evolution of their learning. The teacher is a guide, rather than an instructor, who observes, questions, researches, documents, reflects, and interprets. The classroom is a teacher unto itself! The relationships that develop between the children, their families, and the teachers create opportunity for growth, reflection, and support. Long-term projects are at the core of our program, using the children’s interests, and the teacher’s observations, as the guide.
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