About RMCGA
The Rocky Mountain Color Guard Association provides a welcoming environment to all performers, staff, and spectators of all backgrounds to experience the art of winter guard. The circuit complies with applicable federal and state civil rights laws. As a circuit, we do not exclude, limit participation, deny entry to circuit events, or otherwise discriminate against any individual on the basis of age, race, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, creed, political beliefs, native language, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, military status, affiliation, or disability. We invite all people to engage in the growth of our organization and knowledge of our artform.
RMCGA’s mission has always been to assist in the education and development of the youth and to promote color guard contests and the winter color guard activity.
RMCGA also is committed to fostering positive and safe learning, performing, and working environments for all. It is important for all members of our community to know how to address concerns that may be contrary to this commitment.
Over the years, we as a circuit have developed policies and put protections into place to safeguard students, staff, and members of our organization. All members agree to our code of conduct. Additionally, all educators complete a full SafeSport training.
Our goal is to create and provide a safe and healthy environment for everyone in our organization. To ensure this, we encourage all students, parents, and staff members to voice any concerns anonymously through our whistleblower link. Any and all tips will be reported and investigated to the fullest.
To report an ethics concern or alleged noncompliance, or to seek support from an RMCGA staff member in reporting such an issue, please email your concern to rmcga.whistleblower@gmail.com or fill out the online form. For reports submitted with a means of contact, RMCGA will respond in a timely manner.
Board of Directors
President/Circuit Director:
Natasha Terrell
Natasha began dancing at the age of 3 and was a competitive dancer from ages 6 to 18. In the fall of 2002, she joined the Pomona High School color guard, where she helped win four CBA state championships and was a WGI Scholastic World Finalist in 2003, 2004, and 2005. She marched with Oracle Winter Guard (IW) in 2006 and Opus 10 (IO and IW) Winter Guard from 2009–2013 and again in 2017. Since 2006, she has been a dedicated member and choreographer for Oracle Performance Ensemble. She began working with Anesidora Winter Guard in 2012 and became co-director of the organization in 2023. Natasha is thrilled to be taking on this role with RMCGA.
Vice President/Director of Training:
Jenn Wagner Carrasco
Treasurer/Director of Finance:
Jeff Hargis
Jeff has been involved with the marching band and color guard activities since 2006 as a performer, technician, choreographer, designer, director, clinician, and adjudicator. He began judging Colorado winter guards in 2015 and has since expanded to other activities and states. Jeff is passionate about teaching and mentoring young students and instructors; especially helping students continue their involvement in the marching arts after high school through opportunities such as drum corps, instruction, and independent winter guard. Jeff recently completed his Master’s in School Counseling and works as a high school counselor in Colorado
Secretary/Director of Public Relations:
Michael Sulpizio
Michael has been involved in the color guard activity since 2012 in various roles including performer, technician, choreographer, and most recently adjudicator. Early in his color guard career, Michael found mentors within the dance world that helped him refine his technical skills and explore a world of artistic and stylistic choices to individualize his art of movement. Michael recently completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and looks forward to a new career in critical care nursing.
Contest Director:
Kendra Whelchel
Kendra has been involved with RMCGA since she was 14 years old as a performer for 7 years and on the contest staff for the rest of the time. She took a few years off in the middle of this time and didn’t know what to do with herself, so she came back! She is also a Contest Administrator for WGI so if you don’t see her at a contest, she is probably traveling to some exciting place (like Kansas City).
Chief Judge:
William Chumley
As a marching member, instructor, consultant, judge, and color guard director, William Chumley has committed over 42 years to the pageantry arts, where his various roles have included: serving on the Board of Directors for the Rocky Mountain Color Guard Association for 30 years; judging worldwide for Drum Corps United Kingdom, Drum Corps Japan, Color Guard Netherlands, Winter Guard International, Bands of America, and Drum Corps International for over 29 years; and training, mentoring, and scheduling judges as president of the Rocky Mountain Judges’ Association. William trains judges and instructors around the world. As a color guard director and instructor, William has created World Championship teams, established fully functioning non-profit arts organizations, and has consulted and taught in both high school and independent settings. His passion for success along with creating a collaborative environment are trademarks. William is the caption manager for Design Analysis and General Effect with WGI.
Members at Large
North Region
Kayla Kenyon
Kayla began her color guard career with Smoky Hill High School Winter Guard in RMCGA in 2002. She went on to perform with several high school and independent programs before joining Opus X Winter Guard, where she marched from 2009–2014 and returned for the 2017 season. She concluded her performance career with The Bluecoats Winter Guard in 2019.
While performing with Opus X, Kayla also spent her summers marching drum corps with the Colt Cadets (2002–2006), the Colts (2007–2010), and Phantom Regiment (2011–2013).
In 2014, Kayla transitioned into teaching, sharing her passion for the activity with high school, independent, and drum corps color guard programs across the country. After years of serving as an assistant, designer, and choreographer, she stepped into leadership roles in 2021 as Director of the Cherry Creek High School Color Guard and Creative Director of the Fossil Ridge High School Color Guard. Most recently, she has also worked with Northview High School World, Anesidora Winterguard, and The Phantom Regiment Drum & Bugle Corps.
Kayla is excited to return to a leadership role on the RMCGA Board. She is committed to supporting today’s performers and educators by fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
South Region
Joshua Moore
West Region
Lanai Bartlett
North Metro Region
Jaylen Gedge
Jaylen has experienced the marching arts through several different regions of the country. After Jaylen spun with her high school, she began her independent marching career with the following groups: Malachi World, Invictus, Oracle Performance Ensemble, The Boston Crusaders, and Pride Of Cincinnati. Jaylen is a 2 time George Zingalli recipient and DCI Medalist. Jaylen is also a WGI medalist and most recently won WGI 2025 as a performer with Pride Of Cincinnati. In addition to her marching career, she has been teaching and directing color guards in Colorado for the last few years. She is and has been one of the color guard directors and designers for Legacy High School and also previously directed and consulted for Monarch High School the last 3 years. Additionally she has written choreography for a number of groups including: Legacy High School, Monarch High School, Oracle Performance Ensemble, and Anesidora A. She has a passion for teaching and loves to be an educator for the next generation of color guard students.
South Metro Region
Matthew Rummel
Matthew was the founder, director, and designer of CGT Dallas (5 time WGI Finalists and 2018 WGI IW Fan Favorite) and CGT Denton (2018 Independent Open Class Silver Medalist and 2 time WGI Finalist). Most recently, Matthew was the program designer for 2026 IW Finalist, Anesidora Winter Guard, 2026 IO Finalist NOVA Winter Guard, 2025 SA Silver Medalist Melissa High School, 2024 and 2025 IW Finalist, Icon Winter Guard. In May of 2024, Matthew relocated to Colorado Springs from Dallas, TX where he had been the color guard director and marching band show and drill designer for Coppell HS. Matthew still designs, stages, and consults for several winter guard and marching band programs throughout Colorado, Texas, and other places around the country including Coppell HS (TX), Melissa HS (TX), Lake Ridge HS (TX), Sherman High School (TX), Choctaw High School (OK), Great Oak High School (CA), Plymouth Canton Educational Park (MI), Keller High School (TX), Jenks High School (OK), Pine Creek HS (CO), Legacy HS (CO), and Cherry Creek HS (CO).
Class Representatives
Cadet / Middle School / Novice Class
Tonie Montalbano
Regional A Class
Kayla Kenyon
A / AA Class
Mado Rule
Open Class
Cameron Smith
World Class
Aaron Moss