Curiosity Unlimited, UCCS 50 Years Going Strong
Curiosity Unlimited 2026 / 2027 Board
Bert Willman, M.D. , Vice President/ Scholarship Chair
Bert Willman, M.D. , Vice President/ Scholarship Chair
Bert Willman, M.D. , Vice President/ Scholarship Chair
I am a retired pain management physician/anesthesiologist. I have lived in Colorado Springs for over 30 years. One of my children graduated from UCCS and the other from CU-Boulder. I also volunteer at Habitat for Humanity and serve on the board of the Colorado Crime Victims Compensation Program 4th judicial district. I am excited about wh
I am a retired pain management physician/anesthesiologist. I have lived in Colorado Springs for over 30 years. One of my children graduated from UCCS and the other from CU-Boulder. I also volunteer at Habitat for Humanity and serve on the board of the Colorado Crime Victims Compensation Program 4th judicial district. I am excited about what Curiosity Unlimited has to offer all of us and how it benefits both UCCS and our community by supporting scholarships, lectures and the pursuit of lifelong learning. I am currently serving as the vice president of Curiosity Unlimited. Welcome !
Dan Adams, Treasurer
Bert Willman, M.D. , Vice President/ Scholarship Chair
Bert Willman, M.D. , Vice President/ Scholarship Chair
A graduate of Michigan State University, Dan spent 42 years in business. Spending time in finance, insurance and manufacturing. Dan enjoyed 32 years with PPG Industries in sales and marketing management leading a national team.
Dan and his wife Judy spend their time traveling and enjoying their local grandchildren Roman, Ryder and Hazel. Dan and Judy pride themselves on being life-time learners.
Ken Pearce, Secretary / Events Coordinator
Bert Willman, M.D. , Vice President/ Scholarship Chair
Ken Pearce, Secretary / Events Coordinator
Ken Pearce is a UX Leader at PwC and a 2026 alum of the Leadership Pikes Peak program at UCCS, bringing 26 years of technology leadership experience to designing systems that improve how large organizations operate. Ken lives in Colorado Springs with his husband and their dog, Yuki. Outside of work, he's an avid entertainer with interests
Ken Pearce is a UX Leader at PwC and a 2026 alum of the Leadership Pikes Peak program at UCCS, bringing 26 years of technology leadership experience to designing systems that improve how large organizations operate. Ken lives in Colorado Springs with his husband and their dog, Yuki. Outside of work, he's an avid entertainer with interests in tiki culture and xeriscape gardening. He currently serves on the boards of Curiosity Unlimited and the Mountain Shadows Community Association.
Judy Feland, Hospitality Chair
Judy Feland, Hospitality Chair
Judy Feland, Hospitality Chair
Judy Graduated University of Arkansas with a BA in English Language and literature plus teaching certification. She is a retired Neuromuscular Therapist.
Judy moved to Colorado Springs nine years ago.
"Curiosity Unlimited provides help to make me feel at home, part of the community."
Mixon Henry, Hospitality Chair
Judy Feland, Hospitality Chair
Judy Feland, Hospitality Chair
Bachelor of Education and Masters of Special Education both at University of Texas at Autin.
Taught 30 years in Texas and Colorado. Fulbright Scholarship Teacher Exchange in Canada.
Worked 10 years with Texas Education Teacher Preparation Programs.
Legally blind working to get a guide dog.
Bob Chandler, Curiosity Scholarships
Chris Volberding, Organizer / President
Chris Volberding, Organizer / President
Bob Chandler has been a member of Curiosity Unlimited since 2019 and a Board member since 2020.
Bob has served as the Scholarship Chair for the last 5 years. During that time Bob worked with UCCS
Financial Aid and the Board to modify our scholarship application and review process and scoring
system. Bob enjoys biking, hiking, especially in t
Bob Chandler has been a member of Curiosity Unlimited since 2019 and a Board member since 2020.
Bob has served as the Scholarship Chair for the last 5 years. During that time Bob worked with UCCS
Financial Aid and the Board to modify our scholarship application and review process and scoring
system. Bob enjoys biking, hiking, especially in the Garden of the Gods, and traveling. He began
hiking and biking in the Garden over 50 years ago when he was in the Air Force and graduate student
at the University Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS).
Chris Volberding, Organizer / President
Chris Volberding, Organizer / President
Chris Volberding, Organizer / President
Chris is a Native to Colorado Springs.
She has a Marketing Communications Degree, She worked at Hewlett Packard 20+ years.
Chris is a Master Gardener CSU.
She is active Stephens Minister.
Chris has worked worked with several local non-profits in Colorado Springs including United Way, Humane Society, and All Breed Rescue.
She is the owner and CEO of Tiffani & Associates LTD.