Summer view of the Colorado state capitol building with the United States and Colorado flags

Governor announces boards and commissions appointments for Colorado

250-150 Commission

The America 250 - Colorado 150 commission is created in History Colorado to develop programs and plan for the official observance across Colorado of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the founding of the United States, as marked by the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the sesquicentennial anniversary of Colorado statehood.

for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

Stella Yu of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member with experience in the study and documentation of Asian American communities in Colorado, occasioned by the resignation of Linda Yip of Greenwood Village, Colorado, appointed.

Board of Trustees for the Colorado School of Mines

The Board of Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines makes policy for the school and oversees its operations.

for terms expiring December 31, 2028:

Rebecca Mitchell of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an alumnus of the school, appointed.
Bruce Eric Grewcock of Omaha, Nebraska, to serve as an alumnus of the school, reappointed;
Judith Zee Steinberg of Aspen, Colorado, to serve as a non-alumnus of the school, reappointed.

Board of Trustees for Colorado Mesa University

The Board of Trustees is the governing body for Mesa State University. The Board makes policy and provides oversight for the operation of the institution.

for terms expiring December 31, 2028:

Alison Griffin of Lafayette, Colorado, reappointed;
Lori Buck of Fruita, Colorado, reappointed;
David Foster of Denver, Colorado, reappointed.

Board of Trustees for the Metropolitan State University of Denver

The Board of Trustees of Metropolitan State University of Denver is the governing body for the Metropolitan State University of Denver. The Board is responsible for all contracts, property, rules, and regulations governing the Metropolitan State University of Denver.

for terms expiring December 31, 2028:

Ryan Frazier of Aurora, Colorado, reappointed.

Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado

The Board of Trustees of the University of Northern Colorado is the governing body for the school.

for terms expiring December 31, 2028:

Brenda Campos-Spitze of Greeley, Colorado, reappointed;
Richard Lee Monfort of Greeley, Colorado, reappointed.

CollegeInvest Board of Directors

CollegeInvest is a not-for-profit division of the Colorado Department of Higher Education. CollegeInvest administers the state of Colorado’s 529 college savings programs and students studying in- and out-of-state.

for terms expiring July 31, 2028:

David Gross of Boulder, Colorado, appointed;
Christine Heitz of Denver, Colorado, appointed.

Colorado Aeronautical Board

The Colorado Aeronautical Board assesses the state's aviation needs and makes recommendations to the Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Department of Transportation.

for terms expiring December 19, 2025:

Leslie Summey of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of local government that operates airports on the Eastern Slope, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;
Brianna Lehman of Lafayette, Colorado, to serve as a resident of a community affected by general aviation airport traffic or traffic at a commercial airport at which there is significant general aviation activity, appointed;

for terms expiring December 19, 2027:

Kevin Ryan of Superior, Colorado, to serve as a resident of a community affected by general aviation airport traffic or traffic at a commercial airport at which there is significant general aviation activity, appointed;
Angela Padalecki of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a representative of local government that operates airports on the Western Slope, appointed;
Daniel Melia of Burlington, Colorado, to serve as a representative of local government that operates airports on the Eastern Slope, reappointed.

Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services Committee

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation Forensic Services Committee shall provide advice and feedback from the criminal justice and scientific communities regarding the use and effectiveness of services provided by CBI Forensic Services, as well as aim to enhance communication between CBI Forensic Services and stakeholders. Its responsibilities include reviewing quality incidents, providing input on procedural changes, and proposing improvements.

for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

KC Hume of Craig, Colorado, to serve as a representative of county sheriffs of Colorado, appointed;
Kermit Channell of Little Rock, Arkansas, to serve as a retired state laboratory director, with laboratory experience from outside Colorado, appointed;
George Dingfelder of Alamosa, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police, appointed;
Kim Morrow of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Colorado Laboratory Directors Working Group, appointed;
Jud Lohnes of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of post-conviction and innocence work, appointed;
April Hill of Englewood, Colorado, to serve as an academic from a college or university with expertise in criminal justice and/or forensic services, appointed;
Mandarin Bowers of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, appointed.

Colorado Medical Board

The Colorado Medical Board reviews applications for medical licenses. In cases involving any professional or ethical violations of the Medical Practices Act, the board holds hearings and assists the state’s district attorneys in the prosecution of all persons, firms, associations, or corporations charged with improper conduct.

for terms expiring May 3, 2025:

Gabrielle Mykoniatis, MD of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;
Dr. Carrie Horn, MD of Westminster, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for a term expiring May 3, 2026:

Andrew Nyberg, MD of Breckenridge, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

for a term expiring May, 3, 2028:

Brian Gonzales of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Early Childhood Leadership Commission

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission was formed to promote the coordination of policies and procedures that affect the health and well-being of Colorado children. A bipartisan public-private partnership of state leaders and decision makers, the Commission seeks to improve outcomes for young children ages birth to eight and their families by advancing the alignment, coordination and efficiency of programs and services.

for a term expiring July 1, 2025:

Chelsea Carver of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to serve a member with experience in foundations or nonprofits, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

Joanna Bruno of Denver, Colorado, to represent the Colorado Department of Education, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Environmental Justice Advisory Board

The Colorado Disability Funding Committee accepts and reviews proposals and funds projects or programs that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved quality of life or increased independence for persons with disabilities. The Committee accepts proposals from nonprofit entities to aid persons with disabilities in accessing disability benefits.

for a term expiring October 31, 2025:

Irene Vilar of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a non-governmental organization that represents statewide interests to advance environmental justice, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Judicial Nominating Commissions

There is a judicial district nominating commission for each of Colorado’s 23 judicial districts that select nominees for district and county judicial vacancies. Each district nominating commission is chaired by a justice of the Supreme Court, who is a non-voting member of the commission.

First Judicial District Nominating Commission

for terms expiring December 31, 2030:

Carolyn Collins Petersen of Black Hawk, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and resident of Gilpin County, appointed;
Candace Gonzales of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and a resident of Jefferson County, appointed.

Sixth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

Sarah Moore of Silverton, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and a resident of San Juan County, appointed.

Eighth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for terms expiring December 31, 2030:

Ashley Stiles of Windsor, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a member from Larimer County, appointed;
George Corkle of Walden, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a member from Jackson County, appointed.

Ninth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

Nicole VandeBoom of Aspen, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and a resident of Pitkin County, appointed.

Eleventh Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

Feather Bokker of Buena Vista, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and a resident of Chaffee County, appointed.

Fourteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

Patricia Sullivan of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and a resident of Routt County, appointed.

Seventeenth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

Ajenai Clemmons, PhD of Northglenn, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and a resident of Adams County, appointed.

Twenty-Second Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

Gina Lopez of Towaoc, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and a resident of Montezuma County, appointed.

Motor Vehicle Dealer Board

The Board licenses and regulates motor vehicle dealers and salespersons. It also works to resolve consumer complaints about dealers, holds hearings and orders corrective action.

for terms expiring June 30, 2027:

Colin Wilhelm of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed;
Robert Craig Fisher of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a licensed motor vehicle dealer, appointed;
Amanda Gordon of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a used motor vehicle dealer, reappointed.

Natural Medicine Advisory Board

The Natural Medicine Advisory Board advises the Department of Regulatory Agencies on the implementation of the regulated natural medicine access program.

for a term expiring January 31, 2027:

Alessio Luinetti of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of issues confronting veterans, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

effective February 1, 2025 for terms expiring January 31, 2029:

Wendy Buxton-Andrade of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative of levels and disparities in access to healthcare among different communities, reappointed;
Sofia Chavez, DNM of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as a representative of traditional indigenous use and religious use of natural medicine, reappointed;
Bradley Conner, PhD of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a representative of natural medicine therapy, medicine and research and public health, drug policy and harm reduction, reappointed;
William Dunn, NRP, FP-C of Avon, Colorado, to serve as an emergency medical services and services provided by first responders, reappointed;
Ernestine Gonzales, PhD of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of healthcare insurance and healthcare policy, past criminal justice reform efforts in Colorado and disparities in access to healthcare among different communities, reappointed;
Skippy Mesirow of Aspen, Colorado, to serve as a representative of permitted organization criteria, reappointed;
Billy Wynne of Greenwood Village, Colorado, to serve as a representative of healthcare insurance and healthcare policy and public health, drug policy and harm reduction, reappointed.

Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado

The Public Utilities Commission regulates telecommunications, gas, electric, and transportation utilities. The Commission also establishes regulatory policy for exercising oversight and control of the regulated utilities.

effective January 12, 2025 for a term expiring January 8, 2029:

Eric Blank of Boulder, Colorado, continuing as Chair, reappointed.

State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education

The Board is the governing body for the thirteen-state community college system and the coordinating body for the two local district colleges. It also regulates and coordinates the activities of area vocational schools.

effective January 1, 2025 for terms expiring December 31, 2028:

Angelika Schroeder of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Second Congressional District, appointed;
Steven Trujillo of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Third Congressional District, reappointed.

State Board of Health

The State Board of Health advises the executive director of the department on all matters relating to public health and determines policies for the department to follow in administering and enforcing the public health laws of the state.

for a term expiring March 1, 2027:

Aldwyn Gardner of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a resident of the First Congressional District, appointed.

State Board of Human Services

The State Board of Human Services adopts policies, rules and regulations for the administration of the Department of Human Services.

for a term expiring March 1, 2027:

Jennifer Kim MacDonnell of Las Animas, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, occasioned by a resignation, reappointed.

State Board of Parole

The State Board of Parole holds hearings and considers applications for parole, and conducts all proceedings involving revocation of parole.

effective January 1, 2025 for a term expiring June 30, 2026:

Rodrigo Luevano of Henderson, Colorado, to serve as a citizen member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

for a term expiring June 30, 2027:

Ronald Leonard of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a member of law enforcement, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

State Board of Veterinary Medicine

The State Board of Veterinary Medicine regulates and licenses veterinarians in the State of Colorado.

for a term expiring June 30, 2025:

Heather Cammisa of Montrose, Colorado, to serve as a public member, occasioned by a
resignation, appointed.

for a term expiring June 30, 2027:

Callie Kuntz of Yuma, Colorado, to serve as a licensed veterinarian, occasioned by a
resignation, appointed.

for a term expiring June 30, 2028:

Anna Stout of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed.

State Electrical Board

The Board examines and licenses electricians. The board also adopts and revises rules and regulations concerning the installation, repair and alteration of wiring apparatus and equipment for electric light, heat and power.

for terms expiring July 1, 2027:

Thomas Kiel of Sterling, Colorado, to serve as an electrical contractor who has a master’s license, reappointed;
Mark Montoya of Ouray, Colorado, to serve as a master electrician who is not an electrical contractor, appointed;
Adam Quintana of Westminster, Colorado, to serve as a building official from a political subdivision of the state performing electrical inspections, appointed;
Yvette Roman of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a general contractor actively engaged in the building industry, appointed.

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission formulates general policy for the Colorado Department of Transportation with respect to the management, construction and maintenance of public highways and other transportation systems in the state. The Commission also works to assure that the preservation and enhancement of Colorado’s environment, safety, mobility and economics is considered in the planning of all transportation projects.