President

Term Expires 2026

Email John

John Nunnally is the father of three amazing JA kids, and he is honored to be one of the newest members of the JA board. With an undergrad degree from Auburn University, and a masters from Calvary Chapel University, John is passionate about learning and the pursuit of excellence. John and his wife, Amy, endeavor to raise young people to maturity, critical thinking, and confidence in who they are and the success they will become. When John is not at home or the church where he pastors, he is most assuredly in the great outdoors!

Vice President

Term Expires 2027

Email Christopher

Christopher Robbins is the proud father of 4 wonderful kids, 2 currently enrolled at Jefferson Academy Elementary, with the others close behind. A mechanical engineer by training and entrepreneur at heart, Chris loves to design and build things. In his current role at Tersus Solutions, he leads the engineering and technology by designing and building the high pressure Carbon Dioxide processing machines to address the textile and firefighter decontamination markets. Outside of work and the JA board, Chris loves spending time with his amazing wife and kids, mostly exploring the mountains via hiking, biking and/or camping. His newest hobby is designing and building 3d printer pieces with his kids.

Chairperson

Term Expires 2026

Email Tristina

Tristina Pontiakos is the proud parent of a Jefferson Academy Elementary student, along with two other younger children who will follow in her footsteps. She has served on a Preschool board, volunteers through several organizations, and is a Colorado native. Her background is in engineering and project management. After over ten years in medical device sales, she recently became a full time caregiver. In her spare time she enjoys reading, trying new restaurants with her husband and friends, and her Peloton.

Vice Chairperson

Term expires 2028

Email Kim

Kim is a seasoned storyteller and marcomm professional With 20+ years' experience helping brands plan, develop and execute content across a variety of mediums. For over a decade, she has worked as independent consultant to a variety of clients, developing a particular affinity for membership organizations and the professional services sector. A dedicated charter school parent and advocate, she is especially passionate about working alongside the Colorado League of Charter Schools, where she supports the organization's CONNECT cohort for marketing, communications and enrollment leaders statewide.

A Rhode Island native, Kim received her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Hofstra University in New York. In 1997, she journeyed west to Colorado to ski bum and never left. Today, her husband and two JA students share their home with two dogs, one cat and a trio of chickens. When not advocating for high-quality public school choices or helping clients crush their marketing goals, you can find her traveling internationally or soaking up the outdoors -- hiking, biking, catching live music or gardening.

Treasurer

Term Expires 2028

Email Jeremey

Jeremey DuVall is a father of three young boys, two currently at JA with another following shortly. He is honored to join the Board beginning in June 2025 and committed to fostering a positive community for our children to learn and grow. Professionally, he has worked at startups for 12 years with a specific focus on the healthcare and fintech industries. Personally, he's a CrossFit enthusiast and book nerd. He and his wife, Charlotte, adventure around the mountains as much as possible, fishing, hiking, and introducing their boys to all that Colorado has to offer.

Secretary

Term Expires 2026

Email Jerrilynn

Jerrilynn Lilyblade has been a Jefferson Academy parent for 10 years. She has served on the School Accountability Committee for 7 years, and served on the PTO as secretary and president, and many other countless volunteer hours. Outside of JA, she is a freelance localization specialist. She volunteers as a Girl Scout leader and with Destination Imagination Colorado. She is a Station Manager with the non-profit BookGive, and an assistant manager of concessions for the Werner Herzog Theater at the Telluride Film Festival. In her spare time, she likes to travel, is an avid reader, herds cats and dogs, and BASE jumps while wrestling alligators

Assistant Secretary

Term Expires 2027

Email James

James Suckow has been a Jefferson Academy parent since 2016 and joined the Board in June 2024. He served five years on the elementary school’s PTO Board, including roles as Treasurer, Secretary, and Parent-at-large. He has worked in Information Security since 2018, and as an IT Auditor for 12 years prior. He is committed to helping our schools be safe, healthy environments for the students and staff. He is passionate about music, and spending time with his wife and son, and their two cats, Janice and Carol.