Travis Blevins, MS, BCBA

Founder and Executive Director
Travis has been providing services for individuals with special needs for 27 years. He has a masters degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. Travis is a founding member and on the Board of Directors for the Four Corners Association for Behavior Analysis, a member of the Association of Behavior Analysis International (ABAI), and has been Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) since 2001. Travis was an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado, Denver campus, teaching "Practical Applications in Behavior Analysis" in Colorado's first academic program for Board Certification in Behavior Analysis. Travis has been instrumental in proliferating Behavior Analysis therapy and practice throughout Colorado and the Mountain West. In 2012, he formed a behavior analytic residential program, founding Colorado Residential Solutions to serve adults that have been unsuccessful at previous residential placements. In 2014, he helped found the Colorado Association for Behavior Analysis. He has a passion for developing evidence-based treatments, and using empirically validated interventions to increase the independence and inclusion of individuals with special needs. Travis is committed to the dissemination of the principles of applied behavior analysis, and the transference of pragmatic technology to administrators, care-givers, parents, staff, and family members of individuals with disabilities. Travis has a vision for changing the landscape of region's current ABA services improving accessibility, quality, effectual outcomes, and adherence to data-based empirical treatment. He has successfully built three businesses serving more families than any other regionally located company. He enjoys the Colorado mountains, his beard, fine bourbon, hunting, fishing, and ushering his son and daughter into adulthood.

Amy Crye, MS, BCBA

Director of Services
Amy Crye holds a Master of Science degree in Behavior Analysis from the University of North Texas. She has used her training in Behavior Analysis to design and implement effective educational and behavioral programs for children and adults for over 17 years. In addition to providing direct service to children and adults, Crye has worked with more than 100 school districts and developed non-public school programs in both northern and southern California. Crye’s work history has focused on program development, competency-based training for staff, and quality assurance. In her role as Director of Service for Behavior Services of the Rockies, Crye works with the Leadership team to assure appropriate and quality services for BSOTR clients. Crye provides trainings and presentations to education professionals (other behavior analysts, school psychologists, teachers, speech pathologists, etc), both locally and nationally. As part of her outreach services, Crye provides trainings to parents and families, has served on California Senator DeSaulnier’s Autism Task Force as co-chair for the workgroup on Transition and Employment, has served on Mt. Diablo’s Adult Education Advisory Committee for the Transition Options Program for adults with Asperger’s Syndrome, and served as Chair for the 2010 and 2012 STAR Conference (Service, Teaching, Advocacy and Research). Before joining BSOTR, Amy was an ABA instructor in the Special Education Department at Touro University

P.J. Self, MA, BCBA

Regional Coordinator
PJ received her BS in Special Education from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1998. She worked briefly in the Kansas City area before moving to Denver in 2002 where she provided behavior services throughout the Front Range. She became a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst in 2009 and received her MA in Special Education from the University of Colorado Denver in 2011. She became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2013. Currently she is living and working on the Western Slope providing services to both children and adults. PJ enjoys snowboarding, NASCAR, camping, learning to kayak, and spending time outdoors with her husband and dogs.

richard anderson, MA, BCBA

Regional Coordinator
Rick has completed his BA in Psychology from the American Military University and completed his MA in child psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014. In his free time Rick likes to play golf and go for rides on his motorcycle when he is not spending time with his wife and three children.

Tracy Barkman, MA, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Tracy graduated with her BA in Psychology and Pre-Med from University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. She moved to California to begin the School Psychology program at the University of the Pacific (UOP) in Stockton, CA. However after only one semester she switched programs to obtain her MA in Psychology and obtain her Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential. She had discovered ABA after working in residential treatment facilities and during her internship for the School Psychology program at a group home. She wanted to make a direct change and loved analyzing behavior(s). After graduating from UOP in 2005, she was a supervisor for in-home ABA programs in the Sacramento area and the Placer County Behavior Specialist. Tracy moved with her family to the Boulder area in 2012. She was blessed to be able to stay home with her son for his first 5 years. She joined the Behavior Services of the Rockies team in August 2017.

Wendy Soto, MA, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Wendy was born and raised in West Texas, and she received a BS in Psychology from The University of Texas at El Paso. During her undergraduate experience, she taught dance lessons to individuals with learning disabilities, served as a Neuroplasticity Trainer at a local clinic, and was involved in research in the Social Cognitive lab at UTEP. Wendy’s interest in cultural diversity and child development led her to study in Salamanca, Spain, during the final year of her undergraduate career. There, she focused on learning about developmental psychology and Spain’s social structure, while also teaching an English class in a local elementary school. Wendy was introduced to Applied Behavior Analysis upon her return to the U.S., and she instantly became devoted to it. She is completed a Master’s degree in ABA with an emphasis in Autism through Ball State University to become a BCBA. Helping individuals with special needs is her passion, and she hopes to one day contribute to the growing body of research of ABA. In her free time, Wendy enjoys hiking, dancing Ballroom and Latin dance styles, traveling, exploring Colorado (since she recently relocated to Denver), and watching Netflix.

chance Olson, BS, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Chance has been working with youth since receiving his B.A. in Criminal Justice and B.B.A. in Accounting from Gonzaga University in 2007. Initially working with youth within Washington state's juvenile justice, psychiatric, and foster care systems, he later spent three years at Seattle-area high schools working with students with developmental and behavioral disabilities. Chance returned to his home-state of Colorado in 2013 and joined BSOTR where he is one of the agency's certified PCM [Professional Crisis Management] Instructors and received BCaBA through Florida Institute of Technology. He finds happiness in wilderness adventures, creating things, music, food, family, friends, and yellow labs.

Natalie Mosier, MA, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Natalie was raised in Atlanta and attended college at Georgia State University where she obtained her BS in Psychology. She moved to Colorado in 2017. She is excited to begin work in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis. In her spare time Natalie enjoys being outside, spending time with her dogs, reading, and cooking healthy meals.

Joe Zelasko, MS, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Joe has worked in the field since 2010, and enjoys helping people. Outside of work, Joe enjoys coaching youth sports, boxing, woodworking, and spending time with his wife and children.

Amanda Blair, BA, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician
Amanda is blessed to be a mother of two sassy and amzing girls. Her passions are traveling, hiking, and her kittens. She has been in the ABA field for six years. She attended the University of Oklahoma, studying Sociology and Psychology. Her greatest fulfillment with working in Behavior Analysis is teaching the ins-and-outs of language/communication, social interaction, life skills, and emotional regulation. She loves observing how her work results in increased quality of the client and families lives. She enjoys impacting each person, then seeing that impact ripple out to others and their community. One of the most uninteded fulfillments in this field is experiencing hte amazing gifts and unique qualities that each and every client demonstrates. She also enjoys deepening her understanding of human behavior with each of her interactions.

Darrin Howells, BA, RBT

Behavior Therapist
Darrin graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a BA in psychology in 2001, after spending 4 years in the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman. When he found that running operations for a manufacturing company wasn't satisfying enough, he decided he wanted to do something more in line with helping others. So in 2005 and for the next 12 years, he began working in level 14 group homes, mentoring kids between 12 and 18 years old. His remaining time in California was spent chasing a passion for photography by running a real estate photography business. Now in Colorado, he is returning to a career path where helping others is the motive and is happy to have found a home with BSOTR. When not working, Darrin loves traveling with his Husky Nanook and doing landscape photography.

Hera Hansen, BS, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician
For several years I worked as a lifeguard, waitress, and nanny while searching for a career that I could be passionate about. I have a little sister with developmental disabilities and have volunteered as a Special Olympics coach for many years. When I learned about the BCBA credential I knew that it was going to be for me! I joined the BSOTR team in hopes of finalizing my plan to one day become a BCBA. I moved to CO from RI and take advantage of all the great outdoor activities and adventures. In my free time I also enjoy anything having to do with music, practicing yoga, and spending time with friends, family, and my dog, Clyde.

Jacob Cox, BS, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician
I’m originally from Athens, Georgia. I moved to Colorado Springs in 2014 from Atlanta, Georgia. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia Southern University. I have a passion to help others achieve their greatest potential and encourage all to always remember to continue the journey to happiness. I have worked with children and adults with special needs since I have been in Colorado. I enjoy rock climbing, yoga, hiking, camping, healthy living, and learning new things. I feel incredibly grateful to serve others in my community and hope to soon extend my services worldwide.

Caroline Cruz, BA, RBT

Registered Behavior Technician
I am Caroline Cruz, and I absolutely love the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). My passion for ABA ignited when I saw the positive impact it had on my two siblings who received these services. It solidified my desire to work in the disability field, and ABA specifically became my true calling. Recently, I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. I'm excited about launching my career in ABA and working towards becoming a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in the future. As a southern girl, I'm thrilled about the prospect of living in Colorado and experiencing a change of scenery. Behavior Service of the Rockies is the perfect fit for me, and I can't wait to contribute to their mission and make a difference in the lives of others.

Alys Maize, BS, RBT

Behavior Therapist
Yá’át’ééh. Shí éí Alys Maize yinishyé. Ta'neeszahii nishł̨í dóó Kiowa bashishchiin. Tó’aheedlíínii dashicheii dóó Tódích’íí’nii dashinalí. Hello. I am called Alys Maize. I am of the Tangle Clan and I am born of the Kiowa Tribe. The Water Flows Together Clan are my maternal grandfather and the Bitter Water People are my paternal grandfather. I am a mother of two handsome boys who have Autism Spectrum Disorder. My passion has always been learning and eaching behaviors for my sons and also others on the spectrum. I went to school at San Juan College for A.A in Elementary/Special Education and then I pursued my Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. After my BS degree, I became a special education teacher. When my oldest son turned 8 years old, he started participating n the New Mexico Special Olympics. I began participating as a unified partner to my son in Golf and running but also became a coach for track and field. I love running a lot such as half marathons and traveling to participate in more half marathons. Running is what I enjoy and passionate about. I’m always trying to find a run, so as a family we travel and camp at the place where my run is.

Gabrielle (Brielle) Gavito, BS, RBT

Office Administrator
My name is Gabrielle Gavito and I’m a Colorado native! I love being a mother to my beautiful five-year-old daughter and I enjoy everything outdoors. My hobbies include camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, as well as going to the dog park with my German Shepherd, Beau.

Lynda Bradt, MBA

Accountant
Lynda moved to Colorado in 1978, received her bachelors in accounting from UCD and finished her MBA in accounting in 2005. Lynda has been providing tax services and bookkeeping services since 1996. She enjoys being involved with services for folks with disabilities, and giving back to her community. She enjoys traveling, gardening, hiking and tennis. She also enjoys spending time with her son, several cats, and her German Shepherd "Ishca".