Runyon Field Complex Staff

Larry Romero
General Manager

Larry was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado and has been a proud resident of Pueblo throughout his life. The two constants in Larry’s life have always been his family and athletics. His professional experience ranges from construction management to instructing welding at Pueblo Community College, South High School, and Central High School. Larry’s vast knowledge in construction, welding, and project management will allow him to lead the Runyon team and ensure that Runyon’s Complex is not only well maintained, but is continuously improved.

Welding has had a great impact on Larry’s life because he has been able to help hundreds of students earn their certification and has placed them with employers throughout the United States. However, Larry’s true passion has always been coaching. He started coaching when we was 20-years old and has coached boy’s fast pitch, football, baseball, basketball, and girl’s fast pitch. Larry has coached and served as the Softball Director for the Azteca program for the past 6 years and has been the Head Softball Coach at Central for the past 17 years. Since Larry started coaching girl’s fast pitch he has sent over 60 athletes to play college softball on academic and athletic scholarships.

Larry Romero has been a pillar in Pueblo’s community; the structure and discipline that he instilled in his students and athletes has led them to be successful and productive members of society. He has taught his mentees to appreciate the Pueblo community and to give back if the opportunity is afforded. The humility, integrity, and passion that Larry leads with will ensure the Runyon team, the athletes, and overall community are all welcomed and appreciated at Runyon Sports Complex.

Dennis Downs
Assistant General Manager

Dennis' bio will be up shortly

Emily Menapace
Administrative Assistant

Emily was born in Reno, Nevada but raised in Trinidad, CO. She played youth baseball and was on her high school boys baseball team. She has excelled in many other sports as well - Gymnastics, Dance, and Cheerleading at the college level. Emily was the operations manager for the Trinidad Triggers professional club baseball team for several years before moving to Pueblo.

Emily started as an admin/recreation coordinator for Pueblo County Government in November 2016. Emily has been a youth coach for cheerleading since 2008. She founded her own non-profit City of Trinidad Cheer organization 2008-2015 and has been a coach at Stuntz Academy since 2015.

Emily is now the Admin at Runyon Sports Complex. She plans to use her organization and love of sports to make sure this season and every season after runs smoothly. Let’s Play Ball!