It’s been said that many hands make light work. Without the guidance and encouragement from our board members, 51:10 would not be changing the stories of families in their community. We are grateful to these men and women who help steer 51:10 in the purpose God has for this ranch.

Success Stories!

Beau Button,
PRESIDENT

Beau Bufton was born and raised in Atlanta, GA. He attended college at Baylor University and now resides in Castle Rock, CO with his wife and 3 children. He has an entrepreneurial spirit and is involved in several businesses in the Oil and Gas, Aviation, and Technology industries, along with several non-profits. In his free time, he enjoys basketball, pickleball, golf, skiing and flying.

Amber Gaston,
VICE PRESIDENT

Amber lives in Buena Vista, CO with her 3 children, Ben, Anna Kate and Brantley.   Originally from Woodstock, GA she graduated from Samford University in Birmingham, AL and then spent 15 years living in Jacksonville, FL. She moved to Buena Vista with her family in 2013.   Amber currently works as a Real Estate Agent for Full Circle Reality. She has served with Young Life, Young Lives and various roles in her Church. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking, skiing, playing in the river and exploring all this beautiful valley has to offer.  

JOHN YORK,
Board Member

John and his wife Beverly moved to Buena Vista in 2021.  He is retired and loves to connect Jesus and high schoolers.  He and his wife are former Young Life leaders and have also been very active in church and high school ministries over the years.  John was a former investment broker as well as a General Manager and Property Manager at Wind River Ranch and most recently, Youth Pastor and Director with his wife at HUB Student Ministries in Estes Park.  John and Bev love “being the church” in Buena Vista and pouring into family and children within the community.

David Lively,
Board member

David Lively is a business owner with over 40 years’ experience serving in the marketplace. He is a trusted advisor to decision-makers seeking counsel on organizational structure, operational excellence, and financial strategy. David has owned retail stores, marketing agencies, technology companies, and consulting groups. He knows the pain of entrepreneurship as well as the mountaintop experiences when hard work, planning, and execution pay off.David is an Ironman triathlete, mountain biker, fisherman, and burro racer. He and his wife, Amy, have a grown daughter; they divide their time between Colorado and Florida where they are active in small groups at their local churches.