Neighbors of Centerra

Meet Jim Tolstrup, Executive Director of High Plains Environmental Center. Jim joined the team in 2007 and has worked tirelessly toward the center’s goals ever since. He played a huge role in getting Centerra designated as Colorado’s first Certified Community Wildlife Habitat in 2018 and hasn’t stopped there. Read on to learn more about Jim and the positive impact High Plains Environmental Center is having on Centerra and the Loveland community.

Meet Valentina, the first-ever Visit Loveland mascot. Since her debut in 2018 she has grown into a well-known and loved member of the Loveland community. She works with The Visit Loveland team to promote our community and all that it offers.

Meet Stacy Kliner. Born and raised in Loveland, Colo., she always dreamed of opening her own coffee shop in her hometown. Then she found Colorado Coffee Company. It was a dream come true. Now two years later she’s rolling out freshly baked cinnamon rolls alongside her locally roasted coffee. Read on to learn more about her story.

When they moved to Northern Colorado, they weren’t planning to live there forever. The plan was to stay for five years and then move again. Now 18 years later they’ve built a home and a life they could never imagine leaving. Read on to learn more about their journey.

With a strong desire to work in her own community and give back, Danielle was looking for the perfect opportunity to make an impact. When she saw the posting for the principal position at the new High Plains Schools, Danielle knew it was exactly where she wanted to be. Now she’s working with an incredible staff to make a difference in the lives of Centerra’s future generation. Read on to hear more about her story.

Life is different at Centerra. Let us show you!

Meet Nancy Evans. Ballet has been a huge part of her life for as long as she can remember. She’s lived all over the country teaching ballet to thousands of students. Now she’s returned home to Colorado and passionately brings the art of dance to the Centerra community. Read on to hear more about her story.

He’s passionate about Centerra and loves connecting with people. As the Loveland Visitors Center Manager, Gary has the unique opportunity to share his community with visitors from all over the world to create extraordinary experiences that change people forever. Read on to learn more about his story.

Meet Lindsay and Casey Cook. Passionate about their careers, and their family, the couple was ready to build the perfect home in a thriving community. Now, almost a year later, they have settled into their new home and are loving life at Centerra. Read on to hear more about their journey.

Meet AJ and Holly Neely. When they were looking to move their family of five from Texas to Colorado, their number one goal was finding a family-friendly community where they could actually get to know their neighbors. After only a few months in Centerra, they are fully immersed in Northern Colorado life, and they’re loving it! Read on to hear more about their journey.