Meet the team.

We are a team of passionate professionals committed to supporting the limb loss community through skill, creativity, and dedication.

Laurie Gillman

Interim Executive Director / Volunteer and Program Services Manager

Jean McSpadden

Development Manager

Executive Committee

The Limb Preservation Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of philanthropists, medical professionals, and business and community leaders.

Chad Hartmann

President
Chad Hartmann is the Area Sales Manager for AlloSource, a not-for-profit tissue bank located in Centennial, Colorado. Chad has worked for AlloSource for over 14 years and has held numerous positions with increasing responsibility including, Operations Manager, Quality Control Manager and Business Development Manager. In 2021, Chad relocated to San Antonio, Texas to manage sales in the South Central Region which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.

Daniel Lerman, MD

Vice President / Physician Liaison
Dr. Lerman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the care of adult and pediatric patients with benign and malignant tumors of the bone and soft tissue. Dr. Lerman earned his medical degree at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases and two fellowships at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah in basic science oncology research and sarcoma surgery.

Rob Davidson

Treasurer + Secretary
Rob Davidson is a retired architect and former President of H+L Architecture based in LoDo. Rob was diagnosed with Synovial Sarcoma in 1996. He has been involved with the Limb Preservation Foundation for many years and was honored at the LPF 2020 Golf Classic. Rob enjoys fly fishing, watercolor painting, skiing and golf.

Rick Allen

Past President
Rick is a long-time supporter of Limb Preservation Foundation. In 1985, Rick was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, and after six total knee replacements, has achieved a full recovery. Rick is retired from S&P Global where he served as Executive Director, Global Gas and LNG Consulting. Rick is an avid cyclist and alpine skier.

Board Members

Landon Fine, M.D.

Advent Health

Dr. Fine serves as the Director of Orthopedic Trauma at Parker Adventist Hospital and is part of the clinical faculty at Rocky Vista University. He did his fellowship in orthopedic trauma at Indiana University Methodist Hospital and his residency at McLaren/Michigan State University. Dr. Fine is passionate about the mission of LPF. LPF has served his patients and he is actively helping the organization form important connections.

Melissa Whitmer

Huntington National Bank

Melissa has an extensive background in serving the comprehensive banking needs for non-profit Regional hospitals and National Health Systems for the past 20 years of her 30 year banking career. She has been involved with LPF for over a decade, in addition to serving on the board for the past six years, including two years as President.

Guy Lev, PT, DPT, COMT

UCHealth

Guy Lev is a Physical Therapist focused on Amputee care. He holds a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy and manages the Central Park therapy clinic at UCHealth. He also directs the Osseointegration rehabilitation program as a team member of the UCHealth Limb Restoration program. Guy started the UCHealth amputee support group 10+ years ago. 

Jennifer Moe

The Donor Alliance Foundation

Jennifer brings significant experience in both communications and philanthropy to Limb Preservation Foundation (LPF). Prior to her current role, she served as Rose Community Foundation’s Director of Marketing for three years and nearly fifteen years as both the Director of Communications/PR and as a Community Relations Coordinator for Donor Alliance. 

Cyndy Cycyota

Professor Emerita at US Air Force Academy

A steadfast champion of those facing limb loss or limb-threatening conditions, Cyndy has been a dedicated advocate for our mission for many years. 

Cyndy is Professor Emerita at the United States Air Force Academy, where she served for more than two decades as a Professor of Strategic Management and International Business.  

Dr. William H Tettelbach

RestorixHealth

As the Chief Medical Officer for RestorixHealth and Onsite Advanced Care, a Utah-based mobile wound care company, Dr. Tettelbach’s career has been dedicated to teaching providers and improving patients’ lives, in the areas of advanced wound care, hyperbaric medicine, and infectious diseases. Bill lives in Park City, UT with his wife Laura and their three children.

Beth Forsyth

Retired

Beth Forsyth is a retired Chief Operating Officer with a 39-year tenure with SCL Health, spending the past 15 years at SCL Health Good Samaritan Medical Center. She has been responsible for clinical and support services, including key service lines, cancer, trauma, and surgery where patients benefit from the services of The Limb Preservation Foundation. Beth is a member of the Broomfield Rotary and volunteers for A Precious Child.

Torie Mugo

Athlete and Mentor

Victoria Mugo, a Kenyan-born wife, mother, and entrepreneur, battled back from a life-threatening illness that led to limb loss. Despite immense challenges, she regained her strength, learned to walk again, and became an inspiring athlete. Victoria actively participates in marathons, cycling races, and even co-founded a Sepsis Support Group. Through her journey, she motivates others to see challenges as opportunities and exemplifies the power of resilience.