MomCo Leadership

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Mandy Arioto

Mandy Arioto

President and Chief Executive Officer

Mandy Arioto is the President and CEO of The MomCo and is widely known for her unique takes on parenting, relationships, spiritual and cultural issues. Through MomCo, which influences millions of moms through thousands of groups internationally, Mandy serves as the voice of one of the most influential mothering organizations in the U.S. and around the world. She regularly speaks to national and international audiences. She and her husband, Joe, live in Denver, Colorado where they love rock climbing and adventuring with their three kids. Mandy's most recent book, Have More Fun: How to Be Remarkable, Stop Feeling Stuck, and Start Enjoying Life, is available wherever books are sold.

TJ Rikli

TJ Rikli

Chief Operating Officer

TJ Rikli is the Chief Operating Officer for The MomCo. He previously served as Lead Web Developer, Director of Ministry Outreach and Director of Operations. Prior to joining The MomCo, TJ worked as a consultant for Greenbrier & Russel as well as Webmaster for Noel-Levitz.

TJ Received a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Systems from Colorado State University. Outside of work, TJ loves spending time with his wife, Merideth, and their two kids, Grace and Jackson. The Riklis live in Castle Rock, Colorado.

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Jess Bowler

Vice President of Advancement

Jess Bowler serves as the Vice President of Advancement at The MomCo, where she cultivates meaningful donor relationships that fuel the organization’s mission to reach more moms and strengthen communities around the world.

Having spent her entire career in the nonprofit sector, Jess has worn many hats, bringing a broad range of experience and a deep passion for connecting generosity with meaningful impact. Her love for MomCo began long before joining the staff, as she spent many years leading a local MomCo group and witnessing firsthand the transformative power of community in the lives of mothers. She believes deeply that investing in moms has the power to transform families, communities, and future generations because she has experienced it firsthand.

Jess lives in Colorado with her husband, Eric, and their two children, Myles and Marley. Outside of work, she loves traveling and cheering on her kids in all their adventures.

Sherri Crandall

Sherri Crandall

Vice President of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience

Sherri Crandall is the Vice President of Global Ministries and Leadership Experience. Prior to being on staff with MomCo, she was the Director of Women’s Ministry at Mission Hills Church in Denver, Colorado for 10 years. She has also been a MomCo volunteer for the past 23 years.

Sherri is also a blogger and speaker for women’s events across the country and internationally, encouraging women to live life to the fullest. She loves to garden, read historical fiction, play tennis and most of all hang out with her family and friends, especially in the Rocky Mountains.

Sherri lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado with her husband, Rusty, their four kids and two dogs.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Erin Shagren

Tom and Meg Names Foundation

Non-Profit Director

Tacoma, WA

Jeff Asher
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Jeffrey Asher, M.B.A.

Retired Banker

Denver, CO

Lorraine Kefalas-Boukis
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Lorraine Kefalas-Boukis

The MomCo

Global Ministry Director

Athens, Greece

Greg Bowlin
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Greg Bowlin

Business Strategist

Aurora, CO

Diane Pauls

Diane Pauls

Cherry Hills Community Church

MomCo Mentor, Ministry Leader

Denver, CO

Julie Adams

Julie Adams

Ministry Leader, Educator

Denver, CO

Kase Vunileva

Kase Vunileva, M.Div. M.A.

Educator/Development Strategist

Los Angeles, CA

Michele Cushatt

Michele Cushatt

Independent Consultant

Executive Coach and Consultant

Denver, CO

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Julie Woolley, J.D.

National Church Residences

General Counsel

Columbus, OH

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Michelle Konson, J.D.

Story Work & Second Chance Parenting

Writer & Speaker

Oakton, VA

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Evan Morgan

Ministry Leader

Denver, CO


EMERITUS

Elisa Morgan

Former President of MOPS International

Denver, CO