Overview

We are sustained by the dedication of parent volunteers who give their time, energy, and heart to this club. Their extraordinary commitment and hard work ensure that Thunder Mountain United remains a positive and lasting influence in the lives of our children—on and off the field.


The club can have up to 13 active members if you are interested in volunteering your time and have a child in the club please contact one of the board members.


Tara Simnowski - President
Roxanne Johnson - Vice President
Brittany Van Teylingen- Treasurer
Gillian Guire- Secretary
Noel Kalenian - Coach Liaison
Kent Knavel- Equipment Manager
Adi Tilford: Competition Teams Liaison




History

About Thunder Mountain United Soccer Club

Thunder Mountain United has proudly served the Grand Valley for over 30 years. Our club has deep roots in the community—with some of our current players being the children of former players!

We are a 100% volunteer-run organization, led by a dedicated group of parent board members and coaches. As families grow and players move through the age groups, our leadership evolves too—ensuring a strong sense of continuity, community, and commitment to the game.

At TMUSC, it’s all about supporting kids, building skills, and creating a love for soccer that lasts generations.

VAlues

The goal of our club is to provide a safe and positive environment that enables children to learn and apply the principles of teamwork, discipline, dedication, and sportsmanship. We facilitate the development of strength and character in every child that participates. Participation in our league is open to all boys and girls in the Grand Junction area.

Meet the Volunteer Board of Directors

Tara is a friendly and reliable
volunteer who enjoys being
part of the local community.
She’s served the board for over
10 years! and loves spending
time outdoors, traveling
whenever she can and
cheering on a good game of
soccer. She values family time
and heling out wherever she’s
needed to support the club
and the kids!

Tara Barnes: President,

10 years

Tara is a friendly and reliable

volunteer who enjoys being

part of the local community.

She’s served the board for over

10 years! and loves spending

time outdoors, traveling

whenever she can and

cheering on a good game of

soccer. She values family time

and heling out wherever she’s

needed to support the club

and the kids!

Roxanne Johnson: Vice President,

7 years

Roxanne - mom, coach,

teacher, board member... she

does it all!

Roxanne sends most club

communication and updates the

information line and website. This lady is one legit wordsmith and she’s passionate about kids playing

soccer!

Gill Guire: Secretary

2 Years

Gill is the Game Day Guru for

TMU Soccer. Trailer hauler,

equipment champion,

question answerer, toddler

wrangler and coach of two

teams.

If you’re looking for answers

on a Saturday morning, she’s

your girl.

Brittany Van Teylingen:

Treasurer, 1 year

Brittany is deeply passionate

about keeping soccer

accessible and affordable for all

kids in the community.

Brittany brings over 10 years of


experience working for a non-

profit animal shelter. Her


extensive experience in

nonprofit operations and

financial stewardship helps

support the long-term success

and sustainability of TMUSC.

Noel Kalenian: Coach Liason, 2 years

Looking for the perfect practice

plan? Noel’s your guy! Noel sets

up and communicates with all

of our coaches. Helping ensure

everyone who serves our kids

has an up to date background

check and Safesport training!

Noel is also, a dad and coach to

TMU players!

Adi Tilford, Travel Team Liason, 1 year

With a background in

education and years of youth

coaching and leadership, Adi

brings strong organizational

and community-building skills

to the club.

Adi’s leadership experience in

ecducation and sports serves

the vision for long-term

success of Thunder Mountain

United Soccer Club.