Tri Lakes Little League

Board Members Meet the 2025-2026 Tri-Lakes Board of Directors We’re a team of passionate, dedicated volunteers committed to making Tri-Lakes Little League a fun, safe, and memorable experience for every player and family. Our mission is to support youth development through baseball and softball—on and off the field. President: Chuck Menke Chuck brings more than 30 years of experience as a sports executive within the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movement, NCAA Division I Athletics, and the National Hockey League. He has volunteered as a head coach with Tri-Lakes Little League for seven years, coaching from T-Ball through Minors and leading teams to multiple league championships and all-star appearances. VP of Baseball Operations: Bruce Desautels Bruce brings more than 25 years of coaching and umpiring experience to his role as Tri-Lakes Little League’s Vice President of Baseball Operations. A retired Air Force A-10 fighter pilot, Contract Senior Director, and government Senior Executive, he is deeply committed to serving his community through the game he loves. Bruce has coached across Little League, Babe Ruth, and Travel Ball, with a particular passion for helping players transition to the 90-foot field and prepare for high school and competitive play. He also successfully led a Juniors All-Star team to a regional tournament appearance. VP of Softball Operations: Megan Wheatley Megan is entering her fifth year coaching and second year as Vice President of Softball for Tri-Lakes Little League. She grew up playing Little League in Alaska and competed in multiple regional tournaments at the minors and majors All-Star levels - an experience that helped spark her lifelong love for the game. Megan is passionate about giving back to the sport and helping develop the next generation of softball players, including her three young daughters. She also has deep roots in the Colorado Springs community, where she played collegiate softball at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Treasurer: Kristen Lockhart Kristen was inspired to join the Tri-Lakes Little League Board after seeing what a special community it is when both of her sons played in the league last year. She has also coached her son’s soccer team and loves supporting youth sports. Kristen and her husband, who recently retired from the military, moved to Monument about a year and a half ago and have quickly fallen in love with the area. She serves as the Senior Accountant for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, where she enjoys contributing to an organization that supports the arts in the community. Safety Director: Steve Butler Steve is a proud parent of two sons who play at Tri-Lakes Little League and is deeply committed to the league’s continued growth. Being part of TLLL has been an incredible experience for his family, and he’s excited to help guide the organization into its next chapter. Professionally, Steve works at USAA, where service and community are central values. He’s honored to supp