Leadership
BYUZAND YEREMYAN
President
Byuzand Yeremyan, a native of Yerevan, Armenia, is a respected banker and
long-standing community leader.
He pursued higher education at the Armenian Institute of Civil Engineering
before immigrating to the United States in 2003. Byuzand began his banking
career in June 2006 and now serves as the Colorado Market Leader Vice
President at Peoples Mortgage, where he has established himself as a leader in
the industry. He holds a graduate degree from the Pacific Coast Graduate School
of Banking.
Fluent in Armenian, Russian, and English, Byuzand is deeply committed to
fostering community and cultural preservation. He serves as President of
Armenians of Colorado, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustaining
Armenian culture and heritage in Colorado. Byuzand is also a co-founder of the
Armenian School, which provides over 60 students with weekly lessons in
Armenian language and history.
His previous board positions include Treasurer of the Lone Tree Art Center Fund
and President of the U.S. Bank Development Network. Additionally, Byuzand
serves on the board for COAGG (Coalition Against Global Genocide). Byuzand
has always had a deep passion for education and culture, which continues to
guide his work in the community.
Byuzand is married to his wife, Anahit, and together they have three children:
their daughter Ani and their sons Alex and Davit. The Yeremyan family values
travel and cultural exploration, enriching their lives with diverse experiences
while maintaining a strong connection to their Armenian heritage.
Vardan Hovsepyan
KARNIG ARABIAN
Karnig Arabian was born in Beirut, Lebanon, where he grew up with his parents and two brothers. In 1986 Karnig immigrated to Canada where he lived until 1998. During this period he attended the University of Ottawa where he graduated with an Accounting and Finance degree. He subsequently got his CMA and CPA designations. In 1998 Karnig moved to the United States where he lived in Florida, New York and Chicago. In 2016 he moved to Boulder, CO with his wife Sarah and their three children Kaiyane, Raffi and Kami. Karnig now works as a software consultant specializing in Financial systems. He is an avid runner and cyclist and a lifelong lover of soccer, the beautiful game. When he is not working or coaching his son’s soccer team, Karnig is likely to be found running the trails around Boulder, cycling the mountain roads, hiking or skiing with his family.
MOISEY AGASIEV
Moisey Agasiev (originally Terbagdasaryan) is a proud board member of Armenians of Colorado (AOC), deeply committed to preserving and celebrating his Armenian heritage. Born in Krasnodar, Russia, Moisey moved to the United States with his Armenian family at the age of 10, settling in Glendale, Colorado on September 15th, 2005. The transition was challenging, as it meant leaving behind cherished Armenian friends and familiar communities.
Years later, while working at US Bank, Moisey experienced a joyful reconnection with his roots upon discovering several Armenian colleagues. Meeting Byuzand Yeremyan, now president of AOC, was especially significant, marking a turning point in his journey. Through Byuzand, Moisey was introduced to many more Armenians in Colorado, fostering lasting friendships and a renewed sense of community.
Volunteering at AOC events, particularly the annual picnic, reinforced Moisey’s appreciation for the warmth and closeness of the Armenian community. After a brief hiatus to focus on personal and career growth, Moisey enthusiastically returned to AOC at Byuzand’s invitation, joining the board to actively support the organization’s mission.
Today, Moisey is dedicated to strengthening and uniting Armenians in Colorado. He is also committed to learning the Armenian language, ensuring his cultural connection remains vibrant and enduring for generations to come.
CHRISTIAN YOUNIT
Christian was born in Los Angels, CA in 1986. In 1995 Christian and his family moved to Colorado where he has made Denver his home ever since . Christian’s back ground in International business afforded him the opportunity in establishing a career in real estate and finance. Growing up as a proud French-Armenian, Christian’s passion for the Armenian culture grew over the years as he joined Homenetmen Sports league at a young age and other Armenian events. As he grew older he believed he needed to help build and promote the Armenian community and culture. Following in his parents footsteps, Jean-Pierre & Caroline Younit long time AOC board member/Volunteer, decided to join AOC in 2020
Kristina Folyan
Kristina Folyan is the Youth Chair for the Armenians of Colorado board, dedicated to empowering Armenian youth and strengthening community ties. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from CU Boulder.
HOSEB DERMANILIAN
Hoseb holds a Master’s degree with distinction in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the American University of Beirut and is the author of several publications in the domain of Cryptography and Machine Learning at leading scientific journals. He moved to Colorado in 2021 and later joined the AOC Board of Directors. Hoseb currently works as Sr. Director at NetApp.
DaviD Sergoyan
David is an entrepreneur born in Yerevan, Armenia. David earned his degree in Commercial and Residential Architecture from the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia. Since moving to Denver in 2001, he has built and led successful businesses with a focus on growth, innovation, and long-term value. Known for his adaptability, integrity, and clear vision, he approaches every venture with thoughtful planning, strong leadership, and a customer-first mindset. His passion lies in creating opportunities, building meaningful relationships, and making a positive impact in the industry.
Narek Poghosyan
Narek Poghosyan was born in Yerevan in 1982. In 1999, he graduated from the P. Tchaikovsky Music School. Narek’s love of music led him to begin his musical career, playing bassoon at the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet of Armenia from 2005 to 2010. Narek served in the Armenian Armed Forces from 2004 to 2006. Narek is married and has two beautiful daughters. In 2010, Narek and his family moved to Colorado and have been actively involved in the Armenian community ever since. Narek is currently a bank teller at U.S. Bank.
Hermine Kallman
Hermine Kallman serves as Associate University Counsel in the Office of University Counsel,
University of Colorado. Prior to joining CU, Hermine was an attorney at Lewis Roca Rothgerber
Christie LLP, where she focused on complex commercial litigation, as well as ballot initiative,
legislative drafting, election, and campaign finance law.
Hermine was born and raised in Armenia. She attended Moscow State University in Moscow,
Russia, before moving to the United States in 1998. She is fluent in Armenian and Russian and
claims to speak a little bit of Spanish and Swedish. When she is not working or volunteering on
behalf of the Armenians of Colorado, Hermine is traveling the world (her favorite places include
Thailand, Japan, Nepal, Spain, and, above all, Armenia). She is a proud mom of one son, Erik,
and a mean little cat, Freja.
Karina Welton
Hi, I’m Karine Welton, but most people know me as Karina (short, sweet, and easy to remember 
). I was born and raised in Sochi, Russia, and in 1999 I made the big move to the U.S.—and I’ve loved every single bit of it ever since!
With 25+ years in the sales industry, I now run my own real estate business, where my favorite thing in the world is helping people find their dream home (or sell one to move on to something even better).
Family is everything to me—I’m happily married, a proud mom to two amazing daughters, Alina and Amelia, and a dog mom to two golden retrievers who keep life entertaining.
I’m also proud to be Armenian and blessed to serve as a board member of Armenians of Colorado, giving back to the community that means so much to me.