Contact us.

Spiritual Director

970-846-2699
bcss@zirkel.us

Membership

membership@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org

Susan first met the benevolent presence of Buddha in practitioners in the mid-80s. She has been a student of Buddhism since.

Having attended Pema Chodron and Tim’s teachings for years, she asked Tim to be her meditation teacher. He said, “Instead of a teacher, I’ll be your friend.” Soon after, she joined the Buddhist Center sangha by telephone and enlarged her dharma friend circle and devotion to the 3rd Jewel.

Her root teacher is Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, and she is a Path of Liberation student in Tergar. She lives in Florida, has 3 children, 9 grandchildren, and shares a mutt named Vali with her daughter’s family.

Phil first discovered Buddhism in 2001 after seeking relief from years of anxiety. He began practicing and studying Chögyam Trungpa’s teachings in the Shambhala community for many years until he eventually connected with his main teachers, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Phil works as a marketing and communications executive for nonprofits, including content marketing for Tergar International and supporting Ponlop Rinpoche in establishing a Dzogchen center in South Texas. He lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife, Wendy, and two little buddhas, Olivia and Elliott.

Secretary

phil@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org

Denise first met Tim at a Joy of Living Weekend over 15 years ago. In Minnesota, Tim introduced her to her root teacher, Mingyur Rinpoche, just before he went on retreat. She has been following the path ever since through Joy of Living and Path of Liberation courses. She has served the sangha for 12 years as an umdze, council member and currently council president. Denise is a retired pediatrician blessed with two amazing, adult daughters, two horses, a dog and a cat that keep her busy. Her husband helps with sangha technology issues and supports her on the path, though he follows his own. She loves social dancing, especially West Coast Swing and Bachata. She also volunteers in other areas of interest.

President

970-367-6280

council@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org

Programming

marchele@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org

Marchele McCarthy has been studying and practicing with the Buddhist Center for over 20 years. She met Tim Olmsted when he joined Exploring the Sacred, an interfaith dialogue group that continues today.

Marchele has been a Dekyong, Umdze and now supports programming for BCSS. Mingyur and Tsoknyi Rinpoche are her primary teachers, along with Tim.

She is a psychotherapist in Steamboat Springs and has two very active and hilarious children. Her husband, Tim, has been an active member of the Buddhist Center and all-star volunteer. When not on the sidelines of her kids' sports games, she enjoys travel, the outdoors and yoga.

Treasurer

treasurer@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org

Online Lead and Volunteer Coordinator

kelly@steamboatbuddhistcenter.org

Kelly met Tim more than 14 years ago and has been a student and practitioner of the tradition ever since. Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and Tim are her root teachers. For The Buddhist Center, she supports the online community and the volunteers who help maintain the community. She’s been involved in Tergar Leadership for more than 10 years. Kelly lives in Stuart, Florida with her husband, Scott, and two pups, Ollie and Cooper.