Staff

This is where the magic happens. "Good times. Good food. Good cause," is what we do!

	Ric and Joy Lehman, Co-Directors of the Paradise Community Center, moved to Puerto Vallarta in 2005 from Colorado after spending a couple years in Mazatlan. They founded both CompassioNet Impact and the Paradise Church, in the words of Mahatma Gandhi, "to be the change" that they wanted to see in the world. They consider themselves followers of Jesus and attempt to live out his example to love God and love people. Period.
	Paulli Reemeyer, owner and operator of the community center's Book & Bean Coffee Shop, is from British Columbia and has made her home in Puerto Vallarta for the last 6 years. Paulli's previous shop Once Upon a Bean was located in the Marina. The Book & Bean is a new partnership with CompassioNet Impact, which is designed to help provide new skills to local women.
	Will Horton moved to Puerto Vallarta two and a half years ago with his wife Kathy (below). He is a jack-of-all-trades around the Paradise Community Center helping out CompassioNet volunteers, the Paradise Church, and at special events. He also designs tickets, brochures, flyers, and logos for the center. Will loves Seinfeld and has a great sense of humor.
	Kathy Horton is originally from San Diego but moved to Puerto Vallarta two and a half years ago from Colorado. Kathy was friends with Ric and Joy back home and wanted to help them with their charitable endeavors in Mexico. Kathy handles the Paradise Community Center's finances and loves walking her dog Molly on the beach.
	Greg Swearingen and his family moved to Puerto Vallarta a year and 4 months ago.They're here to help Ric Lehman with the Paradise Church, Paradise Community Center, and other outreaches to the poor. Greg was born in Denver, CO, and was living in Canon City, CO, when he moved to Puerto Vallarta. He left an associate pastor position with the Vineyard Church in Canon City. He has a wonderful wife, 3 kids, and a dog. Greg handles lights and sound for many events at the center.
	Staci Nichols was born and raised in the Seattle-area but moved here a year and a half ago from southern California. She is the Paradise Community Center's webmaster and writes press releases and newsletters. She is a former police officer, published author, and graduated from the University of Redlands - Johnston Center in 2000.
	Lin Nechrony came to Puerto Vallarta from Denver, CO, in August of 2010. In the recent past, she set up an English as a Second Language Department and library for K-8th graders in Brighton, CO. Through CompassioNet Impact, she helps create Spanish libraries for little ones and teach English. Lin is in charge of the Vallarta Bookmobile.
	Louie Murillo is the Paradise Community Center's facilities and grounds keeper. He speaks fluent English and Spanish, making him the only totally bilingual member of the staff. He is originally from Zacatecas.