Air Quality Control Commission

The Commission develops and maintains a comprehensive program for the prevention and control of air pollution in Colorado. The major goal of this program is to meet national ambient air quality standards.

for a term expiring January 31, 2028:

• Jana Milford of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a member with technical and private sector experience, appointed.

Beef Council Authority Board of Directors

The Colorado Beef Council Authority works to promote the increased consumption of Colorado beef. The Board researches beef production methods, advancements and other matters with economic impacts upon the beef industry and makes this information available to interested parties.

for terms expiring July 1, 2029:

• Bob Welch of Franktown, Colorado, to serve as a cattle raiser, breed or grower, appointed;
• Logan Hardin of Burlington, Colorado, to serve as a cattle feeder, appointed.

Board of Real Estate Appraisers

The Board of Real Estate Appraisers conducts rulemaking hearings, makes policy decisions, consider licensing matters, review complaints and take disciplinary action against real estate appraisers

for a term expiring July 1, 2028:

• Valerie Bartell of Longmont, Colorado, to serve as a real estate appraiser with experience in eminent domain matters, appointed.  

Capitol Building Advisory Committee

The State Capitol Building Advisory Committee reviews, advises and makes recommendations to the capitol development committee with respect to plans to restore, redecorate and reconstruct space within the public and ceremonial areas of the state capitol.

for terms expiring July 1, 2027:

• Eric Mandil of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an architect, reappointed;
• Steve Fenberg of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, reappointed;
• Danielle Oliveto of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, reappointed.

Coal Mine Board of Examiners

The Coal Mine Board of Examiners prepares and conducts examinations for all applicants to positions in coal mines that require certification under federal law. The Board issues certificates of competency to those who qualify and also provides assistance in developing curricula for coal miner training programs.

for a term expiring July 1, 2029:

• Eric Popham of Rangely, Colorado, to serve as a coal mine owner, operator or manager engaged in underground mining and engineer experience in coal mining, appointed.

Colorado Banking Board

The Board is the policy-making and rule-making authority for the Division of Banking, and has the authority to make final decisions with respect to the taking of possession, liquidation, or reorganization of banks.

for a term expiring July 1, 2027:

• Scott Applegate of Estes Park, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a state bank in the fortieth percentile based on total asset size, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

for terms expiring July 1, 2029:

• Jennifer Payne of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a representative of bankers, reappointed;
• Megan Harmon of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as an executive officer of a state bank, reappointed;
• Kimberly Garnder of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as an executive officer of a trust company, reappointed;
• William Clay Roberts of Parker, Colorado, to serve as a representative of money transmitters, appointed.

Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs

The Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs studies the problems facing veterans and makes recommendations to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Division of Veterans’ Affairs, concerning programs needed to assist veterans.

for terms expiring June 30, 2029:

• Longinos Gonzalez Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a veteran who has been honorably released or separated from the Armed Forces of the United States, reappointed;
• Sheldon Smith of Montrose, Colorado, to serve as a veteran who has been honorably released or separated from the Armed Forces of the United States, appointed.

Colorado Brain Injury Trust Fund Board

The Board advises the Colorado Brain Injury Trust Fund operations to improve the lives of Colorado residents who have survived brain injuries.

for terms expiring June 30, 2028:

• Rebecca Wasil of Pueblo, Colorado, reappointed;
• Kaitlin Hays of Englewood, Colorado, appointed;
• Kathy Hardin of Arvada, Colorado, appointed;
• Jennifer Medina of Denver, Colorado, appointed;
• Tobin Wright of Swink, Colorado, appointed.

Colorado Commission on Higher Education

The Colorado Commission on Higher Education sets policies for all state-supported institutions of higher education.

for terms expiring July 1, 2029:

• Aaron Harber of Lafayette, Colorado, to represent the Second Congressional District, reappointed;
• James Wilson, of Salida, Colorado, to represent the Seventh Congressional District, reappointed.

Colorado Food Systems Advisory Council

The Council advances recommendations that strengthen healthy food access for all Coloradans through Colorado agriculture and local food systems and economies. It is the state conduit for hearing, reviewing and advancing critical food systems issues in which the state government does or could play a role.

for a term expiring October 31, 2027:

• Erin Meyer of Golden, Colorado, to serve as a recipient of a federal food assistance program, appointed.

Colorado Forest Health Council

The Forest Health Advisory Council provides a collaborative forum to advise the State Forester on a broad range of issues, opportunities and threats with regard to Colorado’s forests.

for terms expiring September 1, 2027:

• Eric Toman, PhD of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a forest scientist or is employed in a forest research position and has climate science expertise, appointed;
• Skyler McKinley of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative employed by or associated with an organization that advocates for motorized vehicle recreation, appointed.

Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise

The Board is responsible for working with the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and the Medical Services Board to develop the hospital provider fee model, help with the preparation of annual reports on this program, and ensure that the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) eligibility expansions are implemented as intended.

for terms expiring May 15, 2029:

• Mannat Singh of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a business that purchases or otherwise provides health insurance for its employees, reappointed;
• Claire Reed of Lamar, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the healthcare industry who does not represent a hospital or insurance company, reappointed;
• Ryan Westrom of Castle Rock, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a statewide organization of hospitals, reappointed;
• Ryan Thornton of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a representative that is employed by a safety-net hospital in Colorado, appointed;
• Julie Nickell of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative that is employed by an urban hospital in Colorado, appointed;
• Raine Henry of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an employee of the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing, appointed;
• Hillary Jorgensen of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative of healthcare consumers, appointed.

Colorado Housing and Finance Authority Board of Directors

The CHFA Board of Directors serves as the governing body, vested with full statutory authority to set policies, appoint leadership including the Executive Director, adopt credit guidelines/policies for CHFA’s lending programs, and authorize bonds and investments that support CHFA’s mission and programs.

for terms expiring July 1, 2029:

• Beth Klein of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member with experience in mortgage banking, appointed;
• Pat Meyers of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an individual experienced in real estate transactions, appointed;
• Sylvia Ann Wirba of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a member representing the public, reappointed.

Colorado Interagency Coordinating Council

The State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) advises the Colorado Department of Human Services on implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

for terms ending June 30, 2027:

• Barbara Luton-Jalo of Grand Lake, Colorado, to serve as a parent, reappointed;
• Elizabeth Lyles of Trinidad, Colorado, to serve as a parent, reappointed;
• Herberta Silas of Towaoc, Colorado, to serve as a tribal representative, reappointed;
• Rashida Banerjee of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing higher education, reappointed;
• Rhonda McManus-Tatum of Louisville, to serve as a parent, reappointed;
• Erin Shuee of Loveland, Colorado, to serve as a parent, appointed;
• Julie Waidelich of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a public or private provider of early intervention services, appointed;
• Lori Ganz of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a public or private provider of early intervention services, appointed.

for terms ending June 30, 2026:

• Stephanie Spjuth of Parker, Colorado, to serve as a parent, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;
• Teresa Vu-Fountain of Loveland, Colorado, to serve as a representative of public or private provider of early intervention services, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for terms expiring at the Pleasure of the Governor:

• Aleece Tatom of Lone Tree, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, appointed;
• Christina Austin of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, appointed;
• Toilynn Edwards of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Colorado Department of Human Services Division of Child Welfare Services, appointed.

Colorado Lottery Commission

The Colorado Lottery Commission governs the operation of the lottery and conducts hearings on granting or suspending licenses for lottery sales.

for a term expiring July 1, 2029:

• Michael Shea of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, appointed.

Colorado Racing Commission

The Colorado Racing Commission regulates and supervises pari-mutuel wagering (for horses and dogs), including enforcement of rules, supervision of race meets and racing officials, and collection of revenues to the State.

for a term expiring July 1, 2028:

• Lori Scott of Commerce City, Colorado, an Unaffiliated from the Eighth Congressional District to serve as a representative of the racing industry, occasioned by a removal, appointed.

for a term expiring July 1, 2029:

• Tameka Sampson of Aurora, Colorado, a Democrat from the Sixth Congressional District, to serve as a representative of business, reappointed.

Colorado State Historic Preservation Review Board

The Historic Preservation State Review Board approves National Register nominations, reviews the State Historic Preservation Officer's recommendations for National Landmarks, and provides general advice, guidance, and professional recommendations to the State Historic Preservation Officer in carrying out the duties and responsibilities authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act.

for a term expiring January 1, 2027:

• Dr. Bonnie Gibson of Fort Collins, Colorado, appointed.

Commission on Employee Ownership

The Colorado Employee Ownership Office establishes a network of technical support and service providers for businesses considering employee ownership models and consists of experts who are invested in helping Colorado become a leader for employee ownership.

for terms expiring June 15, 2029:

• Andrea Steffes-Tuttle of Boulder, Colorado, appointed;
• Brandon Naughton of Parker, Colorado, appointed;
• Eric Guttormson of Ignacio, Colorado, appointed;
• Julie Worley of La Junta, Colorado, appointed.

Communication Services for People with Disabilities Enterprise

The Communication Services for People with Disabilities Enterprise, created by Colorado HB25-1154, aims to streamline communication services for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, and speech-disabled. It oversees and funds key programs like Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), the Colorado Communications Technology Access Program, Communication Access Services, and public education and training. The board is funded by a new enterprise fee and a majority of the existing TRS surcharge paid by voice service customers, ensuring continued support for accessible communication services.

for terms expiring June 20, 2028:

• Julie Riddle of Colorado Springs, appointed;
• John Schoder of Denver, Colorado, appointed;
• Daryl Branson of Arvada, Colorado, appointed.

Early Childhood Leadership Commission

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission is a bipartisan public-private partnership of state leaders and decision makers that 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 terms expiring July 1, 2028:

• Nicole Riehl of Castle Rock, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the local business community, reappointed;
• Chelsea Carver of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to serve as a member with experience in foundations or nonprofits, reappointed;
• Maria Tarajano Rodman of New Castle, Colorado, to serve as a provider of early childhood support and services, reappointed;
• Elizabeth Denson of Penrose, Colorado, to serve as a provider of early childhood services and head start, appointed.

eHealth Commission

The Commission shall support the implementation of the state’s Health IT strategy and interoperability objectives by setting goals for Health IT programs and creating a process for developing common policies and technical solutions.

for terms expiring February 1, 2028:

• Ashlie Brown of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a member with expertise in digital health, appointed;
• Jonathan Cohee of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a representative of non-profit, health IT related community organizations, appointed;
• Toni Baruti of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative of primary health providers, reappointed;
• Kevin Stansbury of Hugo, Colorado, to serve as a member with expertise in health care quality measures, reappointed;
• Parrish Steinbrecher of Denver, Colorado, to serve as the designee of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, reappointed.

Independent State Elected Official Pay Commission

The Independent State Elected Official Pay Commission is responsible for setting the salaries of Colorado’s top elected officials, including the governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer, and members of the General Assembly.

for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

• Terry Faber of Castle Pines, Colorado, to serve as a member with expertise in personnel management and human resources, appointed;
• John Singletary of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a member with expertise in agricultural leadership, appointed;
• Brian Wong of Lafayette, Colorado, to serve as a member with local government experience, appointed.

Judicial Performance Commissions

Commissions on Judicial Performance were created for the purpose of providing voters with fair, responsible and constructive evaluations of judges and justices seeking retention. The results also provide judges with information to help improve their professional skills as judicial officers.

Eighteenth Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission

for terms expiring November 30, 2029:

• Charles Gilford of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney member, reappointed;
• Leanne Wheeler of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney member, appointed.

Ninth Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission

for a term expiring November 30, 2025:

• Patrick Waller, of Rifle, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Sixteenth Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission

for a term expiring November 30, 2025:

• Donna Rohde of La Junta, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Twenty-Third Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission

for a term expiring November 30, 2027:

• Michelle Fix-Westall of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney member that has transitioned from the 18th Judicial District, reappointed;

for a term expiring November 30, 2029:

• Josefina Raphael-Milliner of Parker, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney member, appointed.

Natural Areas Council

The Colorado Natural Areas Council advises on the administration of the Colorado Natural Areas Program and approves the registration and designation of natural areas by the Department of Natural Resources.

for a term expiring June 30, 2028:

• Jill Handwerk of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as representative interested in the preservation of natural areas, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for a term expiring June 30, 2029:

• India Wood of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative interested in the preservation of natural areas, appointed.

Passenger Tramway Safety Board

The Board sets safety standards for the maintenance and operation of passenger tramways.

for terms expiring June 30, 2029:

• Jessica Garcia of Carbondale, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed;
• Louis Skowyra, III of Dillon, Colorado, to serve as an area operator, appointed;
• Bradley Waites of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, appointed.

Peace Officers Standards and Training Board

The Board approves peace officer training programs and academies for peace officers in the state; allocates training grant funding for peace officer training programs; and revokes certifications of officers convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors.

for a term expiring June 30, 2026:

• Russell Lengel of Limon, Colorado, to serve as an active peace officer with a rank of sergeant or below, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

for a term expiring June 30, 2028:

• Ron Thomas of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a Chief of Police, reappointed.

Physical Therapy Board

The Physical Therapy Board is responsible for the regulations of the practice of physical therapy in Colorado. It also grants licenses to qualified applicants and adopts all reasonable and necessary rules for the administration and enforcement of regulations.

for a term expiring January 1, 2026:

• Ashley Greene of Fort Lupton, Colorado, to serve as a public member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Pinnacol Assurance Board of Directors

The Pinnacol Assurance Board of Directors promulgates rules and regulations pertaining to the operation and administration of the Colorado Pinnacol Assurance Fund.

for terms expiring January 1, 2030:

• Akasha Absher, of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an employer whose liability is insured by Pinnacol, reappointed;
• Angela Oakley, of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as an employer whose liability is insured by Pinnacol, reappointed;
• Martha Awad, of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member with experience in finance or investments but not an employer whose liability is insured by Pinnacol, appointed.

Public Employees' Retirement Benefits Plans

The Public Employees’ Retirement Benefit Plans (PERA) manages and provides retirement and other benefits to the employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the State of Colorado. By state law, the management of the public employees' retirement funds are vested in PERA's Board of Trustees.

for a term expiring July 10, 2028:

• Cynthia Loh of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative with experience and competence in investment, management, finance, banking, economics, accounting pension administration or actuarial analysis, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for a term expiring July 10, 2029:

• Andrew Schremp of Denver, Colorado to serve as a representative with experience and competence in investment, management, finance, banking, economics, accounting pension administration or actuarial analysis, appointed.

Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board

The Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board was established to protect the health and safety of students, teachers, and other persons using public school facilities and maximize student achievement by ensuring that the condition and capacity of public school facilities are sufficient to provide a safe and un-crowded environment that is conducive to students’ learning.

for a term expiring July 22, 2027:

• Lara Vincent of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a member who is a construction manager who manages public school facilities construction projects or who has recent experience managing such projects, reappointed.

Real Estate Commission

The Real Estate Commission regulates the licensing and conduct of real estate brokers and salespeople and pre-owned home warranty service companies.

for a term expiring April 12, 2029:

• Bernadette Bugarin of Commerce City, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed.

Scenic and Historic Byways Commission

The Commission works with state agencies, the US Forest Services, Bureau of Land Management, local byways organizations, public and private resources, to assist in the development of byways management plans, including interpretation, promotion and protection of distinctive byways characteristics. They also help coordinate the budgeting process an allocation of federal, state, and private funds for the purpose of byway improvement.

for a term expiring January 1, 2026:

• Hilary Lewkowitz of Ridgway, Colorado to serve as a representative of the Colorado Tourism Office, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

for terms expiring January 1, 2028:

• Senator Cleave Simpson of Alamosa, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the State Legislature, appointed;
• Kelli Hepler of Delta, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the public at-large, reappointed;
• DeAnne Gallegos of Silverton, Colorado, to serve as a representative of Western Byways, Appointed;
• Nicole Hill of Rapid City, South Dakota, to serve as a representative of the United States Forest Service, reappointed;
• Julia Jacobson of Montrose, Colorado, to serve as a representative of Land Trusts and Open Space, appointed;
• Debbie Lininger of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Department of Natural Resources, reappointed.

Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission

The Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission makes rules and regulations for the handling, storage and transportation of hazardous wastes in the State of Colorado.

for terms expiring August 1, 2028:

• Josh Radoff of Boulder, Colorado, to represent the academic community, appointed;
• Aaron Byrne of Dillon, Colorado, to represent the government community, appointed;

for terms expiring August 1, 2028:

• Joe Scheiffelin of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to represent the public at large, appointed;
• John Briest of Parker, Colorado, to represent the public at large, appointed.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe / State of Colorado Environmental Control Commission

The Commission works to adopt air quality standards and rules pertaining to the reservation air program.

for a term expiring July, 1, 2028:

• Peter McCormick of Durango, Colorado, reappointed.

State Apprenticeship Council

The Colorado State Apprenticeship Council (SAC), an advisory body to the State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA), provides professional and technical expertise regarding Registered Apprenticeship Programs, advising on standards, rules, and performance, including those in building and construction trades and all other industries.

for a term expiring February 18, 2026:

• Ryan Gensler of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative interested in promoting equal opportunity in apprenticeship, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for terms expiring February 18, 2029:

• Heather Brooks of Loveland, Colorado to serve as a representative of the Department of Labor and Employment, appointed;
• Sarah Heath, PhD, of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of career and technical education programs, reappointed;
• Marie Pecoraro of Lafayette, Colorado, to serve as a representative with experience in economic development, reappointed.

State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners

The Colorado State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners regulates Certified and Licensed Addiction Counselors in the State of Colorado.

for terms expiring December 31, 2028:

• Erika Hoy of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, reappointed;
• Nagy Ramzy of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed;
• Leticia Smith of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed;
• Leo Alirez of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, appointed.

State Board of Equalization

The State Board of Equalization reviews the valuations of real and personal property and, upon a majority vote, raises, lowers and otherwise changes such valuations so that the state's tax burden is equally and fairly distributed.

for a term expiring September 2, 2025:

• Richard Sokol of Englewood, Colorado, to serve as a member with knowledge of property taxation, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

• Maria De Cambra of Denver, Colorado, to serve as the Governor’s designee, appointed.

State Board of Parole

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

for terms expiring June 30, 2028:

• Randi Moore of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as Chair, reappointed;
• Courtney Williams of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a citizen member, reappointed;
• Sarah Young of Fruita, Colorado, to serve as a representative of law enforcement, appointed.

State Board of Land Commissioners

The State Board of Land Commissioners manages state trust lands to generate income for public schools and other trust beneficiaries while promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources.

for a term expiring June 30, 2029:

• Deborah Froeb of Denver, Colorado to serve as a representative of natural resource conservation, and as an Unaffiliated, reappointed.

State Board of Veterinary Medicine

The State Board of Veterinary Medicine regulates and licenses veterinarians in the State of Colorado. The Board establishes and enforces professional standards through the development and maintenance of rules and policies, ensuring that only qualified persons are licensed to provide veterinary care, and that violators of the laws and rules regulating veterinary medicine are sanctioned as appropriate.

for terms expiring June 30, 2029:

• Martha Jo Meyers of Salida, Colorado, to serve as a licensed veterinarian, appointed;
• Tracey Jensen of Wellington, Colorado, to serve as a licensed veterinarian, appointed;
• Heather Cammissa of Montrose, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed.

Statewide Longitudinal Data System Governing Board

The Governing Board is to oversee the establishment of consistent, appropriate, secure, and legal means of data sharing focused on education and workforce outcomes and postsecondary and workforce readiness program data.

for a term expiring at the Pleasure of the Governor:

• Whitney LeBoeuf of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Substance Abuse Trend and Response Task Force

The Task Force examines the prevention, intervention, and treatment for methamphetamine abuse. It also examines the production and distribution of methamphetamine, provides recommendations to strengthen related laws, and proposes appropriations.

for a term expiring July 1, 2026:

• Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons of Breckenridge, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the criminal justice system and Vice-Chair, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission sets policy for the Colorado Department of Transportation, guiding the planning, construction, and maintenance of highways and other systems while ensuring environmental, safety, mobility, and economic concerns are addressed.

for terms expiring July 1, 2029:

• Elise Jones of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a commissioner from the Fourth Transportation District, appointed;
• Juan Marcano of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a commissioner from the Third Transportation District, appointed;
• Barbara McLachlan of Durango, Colorado, to serve as a commissioner from the Eighth Transportation District, appointed;
• Terry Hart of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a commissioner from the Tenth Transportation District, reappointed.