Meet The Team
Anshor Driving School
Since 1994, we have been providing professional driver education services in Colorado!
TIM ARELLANO | ALAMOSA
Tim is a Valley native who was in law enforcement for 19 years. He became certified as a driving instructor for police officers to learn maneuvers with their vehicles during situations. Tim has always been driven to serve his community. He is also bilingual and enjoys supporting the Spanish community especially. Tim has four daughters and a beautiful wife. When he’s not instructing in the car he can be found hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.
TRACY ANDERSON | All Locations Coordinator
Tracy grew up in Denver, CO and is owner of Anshor Driving School. She bought the business from her father-in-law in 2021. Tracy teaches BTW, private lessons and administers drive tests. She really enjoys teaching students one-on-one so that each student receives personalized instruction which maximizes their driving potential in the future.
Tracy owns a ranch in Del Norte, CO with her husband. She has two daughters. She also has a real estate company she manages. Tracy loves to play with her kids, go on adventures, ride her horses, and read.
Julia Richardson | Salida
Meet Julia Richardson, the manager of our Salida branch! Julia brings a unique and dynamic background to our team, with previous experience in law enforcement, mechanics, and even racecar driving. Her energy and passion shine through in everything she does, and her bubbly personality is a delight to everyone she meets.
Julia is a proud mom of five and loves spending her free time fishing with her family. Her favorite animal is the quirky and lovable Yeti horse (aka llama), which perfectly reflects her fun and adventurous spirit. Julia’s diverse skill set and enthusiasm make her an invaluable part of our team and a fantastic leader for our Salida branch!
KRIS KLEMMER | GREELEY
I am a transplant from Minnesota and have lived in Colorado for over 25 years. I graduated from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota with an Accounting degree. After moving to Colorado, I have had quite a varied career – Auditor for the Dept. of Defense, small business owner, full time mom, and Substitute Teacher in Windsor. I have three grown children. Along with being the Manager at Anshor, I also teach Behind the Wheel lessons and administer drive tests.
KURT SMITH | GREELEY
Hi….I’m happy to be one of the skilled drivers for Anshor Driving School. I have been associated with education and/or coaching since graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1992. I currently teach Physical Education at the elementary level, but have taught students up through high school. My teaching endeavors have taken me from Guam to Arizona, and now back closer to “home” here in Colorado, where I hope to reside for many years to come. When I am not teaching school or teaching safe and proper driving skills to students, I can be found chasing fish about in various local waters. I have been married for almost a quarter of a century to my wonderful wife Kathy. We have 2 school aged children, our son is currently going through Anshor Driving School and our daughter will undoubtedly be an Anshor student sometime in the future.
ROXANNE TORRES | GREELEY
Hello! My name is Roxanne Torres, I was born and raised in El Paso Texas. I currently live in Greeley, and it’s been my home for the last 6 years. Most of my family lives back in Texas so my loved ones in Colorado are my boyfriend and my cat Lindy who I love dearly. Some of my hobbies include reading, dancing/ listening to music, and traveling; I also love the outdoors and look forward to camping, hiking, and lake days every year. It has to be my favorite thing about Colorado! I’ve been working at Anshor for about 2 years and couldn’t ask for a better work family. Thanks to the amazing work-life balance that my job allows me I’ve been able to travel more and experience different places like I always wanted to. Being a driving instructor can be very rewarding, individuals give me the opportunity and trust to help them get over any doubt or fear they might have to get behind the wheel, and the same person who walked in extremely nervous leaves as a better and confident driver, and for that I am proud to be a part of Anshor.
EARL FONTENOT | GREELEY
I’ve lived in Colorado most of my life, starting in Longmont, then Thornton, and now Greeley. My family is split between Greeley and Texas, with six grandchildren, three in each location. My loyal companion is Herbert, my 220-pound English Mastiff. Professionally, I’ve spent 15 years in transportation, driving big rigs and teaching. My hobbies include swimming, jogging, and strength training. At Anshor, I enjoy using my driving experience to help young drivers become safe and skilled. Seeing their progress from the first lesson to passing their test is incredibly rewarding.
MIKE ROSALES | GREELEY
I have started my 4th year with Anshor Driving School. I have great experience having completed almost 900 drives with students so far. Even with 30 years experience as a teacher/coach I still enjoy the diversity of the drivers I instruct. Like Forrest Gump said ” You never know what you’ll get.” I say, ” no two are the same.” Safety always comes first, if either you or I have concerns about the weather or road conditions, it’s usually best to reschedule. This gets the most out of your time with me. The thing I like best about my job is the students’ reaction when they realize parallel parking is much easier than they thought it would be.
MAJOR HUDSON | GREELEY
Colorado born and raised. College Graduate. As an older generation, I have had a diverse career. Certified Trained Peace Officer, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant-Certified Clinical Instructor, Onboard New Driver Trainer for large City Buses, Behind the Wheel Lessons Instructor with Anshor Driving School. I have spent most of my adult life training others to be better at what they are doing. I receive rewarding pleasure in being able to participate in your children’s driving experiences.
LARRY BARNES | LOVELAND
Residing in Loveland with my wife and two beloved dogs, I’ve dedicated the past 17 years to teaching and training drivers in the vibrant community of Fort Collins. When I’m not behind the wheel, you can find me indulging in my passions for camping, fishing, driving horses, and playing pool. Anshor holds a special place in my heart, not only for the opportunity to guide young drivers towards excellence but also for the joy of teaching my own granddaughter. There’s nothing quite like witnessing their growth and confidence behind the wheel.
REED KLEMMER | GREELEY
I grew up in Windsor Colorado, and currently do permit tests and provide administrative support for Anshor. I am passionate about making music and studied music performance on clarinet at Colorado State University-Pueblo. I play in multiple bands in Colorado, and play a variety of instruments including guitar, bass, keyboards, saxophone, clarinet, and more!
KATHY SMITH | GREELEY
Hello, I’m Kathy Smith- Wyoming native and Coloradan of 25 years. I love educating our diverse Northern Colorado community about the CO driving rules. I also enjoy teaching teenagers in the classroom about the rules of the road and how to be safe drivers. I am a semi-retired teacher of 33 years. From AZ to Guam to CO, I’m blessed to have taught various ages of students from preschool through middle school. I now work as a receptionist/educator at Anshor with my husband, great drive tester and instructor, Kurt Smith. We have two awesome grown kids, two grandpets, and one spoiled cat. We enjoy walking, dancing to 80’s tunes, and traveling with our kids. I look forward to helping you at Anshor in Greeley!
ROBERT CASADOS | GREELEY
Greeley’s Classroom Driver’s Education Instructor
After 31 years of teaching middle school English, Robert retired with a passion for education and a commitment to helping students succeed. In 2019, his dedication was recognized when he was awarded Teacher of the Year. Now, as a classroom instructor at Anshor Driving School, he brings his experience and enthusiasm to driver education, ensuring students gain the knowledge and confidence needed to be safe, responsible drivers.
Outside of teaching, Robert enjoys reading, writing, and traveling—always looking for the next great story or breathtaking view. His love for adventure recently took him to Ireland’s stunning Cliffs of Moher. He also treasures time spent with his daughter, who shares his passion for storytelling as an aspiring author.
FRIDA ESPINOZA | LA JUNTA
My name is Frida Espinoza, a bilingual instructor! I’ve been living in Colorado for over 10 years, I am a mother of two beautiful children and I love spending time with them as well as gardening!
My goal is to always be here for our younger generation of our community to succeed towards their driving goals, and keep them safe on the road!
Being a great role model and giving every individual confidence to learn new skills that will stay with them for their rest of their lives, it’s a great feeling knowing that you’ve helped someone achieve something that they may have never thought was possible. I am beyond proud and grateful being a part of such an amazing team, and I plan on serving my community for many more years to come with Anshor!