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Polis administration announces dozens of Boards and Commissions appointments

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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, 2022:

Kent Hugh Holsinger of Walden, Colorado, to serve as a member from the western slope and who represents local governments which operate airports, appointed;
Amy K. Miller of Akron, Colorado, to serve as a member from the eastern slope and who represents local governments which operate airports, appointed.

Colorado Access to Justice Commission

The mission of the Colorado Access to Justice Commission is to develop, coordinate and implement policy initiatives to expand access to and enhance the quality of justice in civil legal matters for persons who encounter barriers in gaining access to Colorado’s civil justice system.

for a term expiring December 31, 2022:

Brittany Kay Teksten Kauffman of Denver, Colorado, to serve as the Governor’s appointee, appointed.

Board of Trustees of Adams State University

The Board of Trustees for Adams State University makes policy for the school and oversees its operation.

for a term expiring December 31, 2023:

Michele Lueck of Englewood, Colorado, reappointed.

Business Experiential Learning Commission

The Business Experiential-Learning Commission develops, evaluates and implements a systemic solution for integrated work-based education and training to meet the needs of Colorado’s economy. The Commission focuses on three main areas: engaging business involvement in educating and training students and workers in partnership with the State’s K-16 education system, workforce system and related civic agencies; creating a digital badging system to provide the opportunity for students, interns, apprentices and workers to document skills they have obtained in the workplace, and to share that information with the K-16 system to support curriculum development; and leveraging existing resources to create a portal of information to connect students, job-seekers, schools, employers and civic agencies with experiential learning, training opportunities and careers.

for a term expiring June 9, 2020:

Lisanne Marie McNew of Monument, Colorado to serve as a business member from the Colorado Workforce Development Council executive committee, and occasioned by the resignation of Kyle Andrew Sickman of Denver, Colorado, appointed.

Child Protection Ombudsman Board

The Child Protection Ombudsman Board oversees decisions related to the Office of the Child Protection Ombudsman, including personnel decisions, accountability and consistency in operating policies and procedures, and fiscal oversight of the general operating budget.

for terms expiring August 1, 2023:

Jerene Carol Petersen of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative with previous professional experience with the Department of Human Services, appointed;
Claire Morrow of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an individual with previous professional experience with an urban human or social services agency or an urban private child welfare agency, appointed.

Colorado Children’s Trust Fund Board

The Colorado Children's Trust Fund Board provides funding to programs around the State of Colorado that focus on the prevention of child abuse and neglect. The primary goals of the Board are to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect for Colorado's children and to reduce the need for state intervention in child abuse prevention and education.

for terms expiring November 7, 2022:

Tiffany Perrin of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member with knowledge of child abuse prevention, appointed;
Kathryn M. Wells of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member with knowledge of child abuse prevention, appointed.

Community Colleges and Occupational Education

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

effective December 31, 2019 for terms expiring December 31, 2023:

Hanna Skandera of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a Republican from the First Congressional District, reappointed;
Richard L. Garcia of Erie, Colorado, to serve as a Democrat from the Second Congressional District, appointed.

Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System

The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System is the governing board for Colorado State University and the Colorado State University, Pueblo. The Board selects the presidents of these schools and generally oversees the schools, including determination of

salaries and tuition, conferring degrees and carrying out other legal functions.

effective December 31, 2019 for terms expiring December 31, 2023:

Nathaniel Easley, Jr. of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a Democrat, appointed;
Polly Barragan Baca of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a Democrat, appointed.

Governor’s Commission on Community Service

The Commission shall recommend to the Governor a comprehensive national and community service plan for the state that is developed through an open and public process and updated annually. The plan shall address the state’s needs in the areas of school safety, preventing youth violence, literacy and mentoring or disadvantaged youth. The Commission also administers funds received from the Corporation on National and Community Service.

for a term effective immediately and expiring August 24, 2022:

Daniel B. Dunlap of Denver, Colorado, to serve as the State Program Director for National and Community Service and as an ex-officio member, reappointed.

Concurrent Enrollment Advisory Board

The Board shall have the following duties : establishing guidelines for the administration of the ASCENT program, advising and assisting local education providers and institutions of higher education in preparing cooperative agreements, making recommendations as necessary to the General Assembly, the State Board, and the Commission concerning the improvement or updating of state policies relating to concurrent enrollment programs.

for terms expiring July 1, 2022:

David Everett Vetter of Bennett, Colorado, to serve as a student enrolled in high school, appointed;
Reynaldo Garcia of Frederick, Colorado, to serve as a parent of a student enrolled in public school, appointed.

Council on Consumer Credit

The Council of Advisors on Consumer Credit advises and consults with the assistant attorney general concerning the Attorney General’s powers under the consumer credit code.

for terms expiring September 30, 2022:

Katherine E. Pague of Berthoud, Colorado to represent the consumer credit industry, appointed;
Benjamin Paul Metzger of Littleton, Colorado to represent a member of the public, appointed;
Holly Rendee Shilliday of Littleton, Colorado to represent the consumer credit industry, reappointed;
Ben Monico Ochoa of Littleton, Colorado to represent a member of the public, appointed;
Tyler John Jaeckel of Denver, Colorado to represent a member of the public, appointed;
Michael Colin Landis of Denver, Colorado to represent a member of the public, appointed;
Lavonne Heaviland of Arvada, Colorado to represent the consumer credit industry, appointed;
Mark Lyda of Denver, Colorado, to serve as the Chair, reappointed;
John A. Ikard of Littleton, Colorado to represent the consumer credit industry, appointed.

Correctional Industries Advisory Committee

The Correctional Industries Advisory Committee advises the directors of the program on the manufacture, distribution and private-sector impact of products produced by Correctional Industries.

for terms expiring September 18, 2022:

Paul Nathan Ray of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of affected industries in the business community, appointed;
Jason Lee Wardrip of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative of organized labor, appointed.

Energy Impact Assistance Advisory Committee

The Energy Impact Assistance Advisory Committee reviews the existing and potential impact of the development, processing or energy conversion of mineral and fuel resources on various areas of the state. The Committee then makes recommendations to the Dept. of Local Affairs to assist impacted areas.

for terms expiring August 24, 2023:

Joseph Timothy Redmond of Hayden, Colorado, appointed;
Trisha A. Stiles of Aurora, Colorado, appointed.

Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College

The Board of Trustees for Fort Lewis College makes policy for the school and oversee its operation.

effective December 31, 2019 for a term expiring December 31, 2023:

Meredith Lorene Mapel of Durango, Colorado, a Republican, appointed.

Colorado Historic Preservation Review Board

The Historic Preservation State Review Board approves national register nominations. The Board also 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 terms effective January 1, 2020 and expiring January 1, 2022:

Matthew Kirk Mayberry of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as recognized professional in the field of history, reappointed;
Lisa Marie Schoch of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, reappointed;
Gail Marjorie Beaton of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, appointed;
Anthony James Bertolini of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, appointed;
Terri Gentry of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, appointed;
Carl Warren McWilliams of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a recognized professional in the field of history, appointed;
Heather King Peterson of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as citizen member, appointed.

Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board

The board advises the Governor on all aspects of historical records housed within the State of Colorado and develops state guidelines for historical records projects in accordance with the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

for a term expiring September 1, 2020:

Leigh Jeremias of Denver, Colorado, and occasioned by the resignation of Maria Sanchez-Tucker of Pueblo, Colorado, appointed.

for terms expiring September 1, 2023:

Randi Jayne Mauro of Golden, Colorado, appointed;
Laura Elena Uglean Jackson of Windsor, Colorado, appointed.

Colorado HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment

To promote effective HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs, the HIV Alliance shall advise, inform and closely consult with CDPHE with regard to issues, trends, needs, policy, and resources pertaining to HIV/AIDS throughout the State of Colorado.

for a term expiring February 27, 2020:

Criston Menz of Rocky Ford, Colorado, occasioned by the resignation of Karen Chappelow of Lakewood, Colorado appointed.

Colorado Human Trafficking Council

The purpose of the Council is to bring together leadership from community-based and statewide anti-trafficking efforts, to build and enhance collaboration among communities and counties within the state, to establish and improve comprehensive services for victims and survivors of human trafficking, to assist in the successful prosecution of human traffickers, and to help prevent human trafficking in Colorado.

for terms expiring December 31, 2023:

Mary Jean Landerholm of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a former victim of human trafficking for involuntary servitude, appointed;
Amy E. Pohl of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a statewide coalition for victims of domestic violence, appointed.

Judicial District Nominating Commissions

There is a judicial district nominating commission for each of Colorado’s 22 judicial districts that selects 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.

Fourth Judicial District

effective December 31, 2019 for a term expiring December 31, 2025:

Lisa Michelle Dailey of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, as a Democrat, and as a member from El Paso County, appointed.

Sixth Judicial District

effective December 31, 2019 for terms expiring December 31, 2025:

James Cross of Durango, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and as an Unaffiliated from La Plata County, appointed;
Paul DeBell of Durango, Colorado to serve as a non-attorney, and as an Unaffiliated from La Plata County, appointed;
Barrie Hedges Newberger King of Durango, Colorado, to serve as an attorney and as a Democrat from La Plata County, appointed.

Ninth Judicial District

effective December 31, 2019 for terms expiring December 31, 2025:

Bonnie McLean of Carbondale, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and as a Republican from Garfield County, appointed;
Blanca O’Leary of Aspen, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and as a Democrat from Pitkin County, appointed;
Angela Strode of Rifle, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, a Democrat, and as a member from Garfield County, appointed.

Tenth Judicial District

effective December 31, 2019 for a term expiring December 31, 2025:

Cynthia Lynn Mitchell of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, as a Democrat, and as a member from Pueblo County, appointed.

Twelfth Judicial District

effective December 31, 2019 for terms expiring December 31, 2025:

Barbara Tidd of Moffatt, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and as a Democrat from Saguache County, appointed;
James Gregory Valenti of Alamosa, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, as an Unaffiliated, and as a member from Alamosa County, appointed.

Thirteenth Judicial District

effective December 31, 2019 for a term expiring December 31, 2025:

Raymond Matthew Laws of Fort Morgan, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, as an Unaffiliated, and as a member from Morgan County, appointed.

Fourteenth Judicial District

effective December 31, 2019 for a term expiring December 31, 2025:

Sandra Doudna of Grand Lake, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and as a Democrat from Grand County, appointed;
Linda Gould of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and as a Democrat from Routt County, appointed.

Sixteenth Judicial District

effective December 31, 2019 for a term expiring December 31, 2025:

Bernice McClure of Olney Springs, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and as a Democrat from Crowley County, appointed.

Nineteenth Judicial District

effective December 31, 2019 for terms expiring December 31, 2025:

Keith C. Coleman of Greeley, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, as a Democrat, and as a member from Weld County, appointed.

Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Advisory Council advises the Division of Criminal Justice and the Governor on matters pertaining to juvenile justice in Colorado. They also assist, review and approve the annual Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Plan.

for terms expiring July 31, 2020:

Sheri M. Danz of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Office of Child’s Representative and occasioned by the resignation Edward James Rodgers, JD of Canon City, Colorado, appointed;
Claire Morrow of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of mental health and occasioned by the resignation of Linda A. Nordin of Littleton, Colorado, appointed;

for terms expiring July 31, 2023:

Ciara Catherine Benner of Bennett, Colorado, to serve as a youth member, reappointed;
Stacie Louise Nelson Colling of Denver, Colorado, to serve as representative of Defense Counsel, reappointed;
Honorable Tracy Ann Kraft-Tharp of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a local elected official, reappointed;
Rebecca Sparling Gleason of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a representative of district attorneys, reappointed;
Albert Joseph Estrada of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Division of Youth Corrections, reappointed;
Robert Alan Jackson of Strasburg, Colorado, to serve as a representative of local law enforcement, appointed;
David J. Kollar of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a representative of education, appointed;
Stephanie Valens Seibold of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as representative of Defense Counsel, appointed;
Lisa Neal-Graves of Parker, Colorado, to serve as member of the public, appointed.

Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission

The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission adopts and enforces rules and regulations for the establishment and operation of gambling in the Colorado towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek.

for terms expiring December 31, 2023:

Justin Davis of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a member from the Third Congressional District, as a representative of certified public accountants and corporate finance, and as an Unaffiliated, and occasioned by the resignation of Kelly Kleven of Pueblo, Colorado, appointed;
Richard L. Nathan of Greenwood Village, Colorado, to serve as a member from the Sixth Congressional District, as an attorney, and as a Democrat, and occasioned by the resignation of Barbara Lorraine Albert of Englewood, Colorado, appointed.

Board of Trustees for Colorado School of Mines

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

for a term expiring December 31, 2023:

Patricia K. Starzer of Highlands Ranch, Colorado to serve as a graduate and as a Republican, reappointed.

Board of Trustees for Mesa University

The Board of Trustees makes policy for the school and oversees its operation.

effective December 31, 2019 for terms expiring December 31, 2023:

Kelly Jean Brough of Denver, Colorado, a Democrat, reappointed;
Alejandro Sanchez, Sr. of Basalt, Colorado, a Democrat, appointed;
Ronald V. Davis of Edwards, Colorado, an Unaffiliated, appointed.

Board of Trustees for Metropolitan State University

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.

effective December 31, 2019 for terms expiring December 31, 2023:

Albus Brooks of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a Democrat, appointed;
Michael Johnston of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a Democrat, appointed;
Mario M. Carrera of Lone Tree, Colorado, to serve as an Unaffiliated, appointed;
Kristin Darleen Hultquist of Parker, Colorado, to serve as an Unaffiliated, appointed.

Nursing Home Innovations Grant Board

The board reviews and makes recommendations regarding the use of moneys in the Nursing Home Penalty Cash Fund. Moneys in this fund are derived from civil penalties imposed upon and collected from nursing facilities for violations of federal regulations. Under current law, distributions from the fund may be made to relocate residents, to maintain the operation of nursing facilities, to close a facility, or to reimburse residents for lost personal funds. The bill expands usage of the Nursing Home Penalty Cash Fund to include measures that will benefit residents of nursing homes by improving their quality of life at the homes.

for a term expiring September 1, 2021:

David Bradt Adams of Thornton, Colorado, to serve as a member currently employed in long-term care nursing facility, and occasioned by the resignation of Lindsay Marie Walters of Parker, Colorado, 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.

effective January 1, 2020 for a term expiring January 1, 2025:

Mark David Goodman of Denver, Colorado, an employer whose liability is insured by Pinnacol Assurance, reappointed.

Private Occupational School Board

The Private Occupational School Board advises on standards for educational services in private occupational schools. The Board also grants accreditation to schools that meet the standards established by the Board.

for a term expiring July 1, 2020:

Barbara A. Kearns of Thornton, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a private occupational school, and occasioned by the resignation of Timothy Guerrero of Erie, Colorado, appointed.

Office of Public Guardianship

The Office of Public Guardianship will provide guardianship services to indigent and incapacitated adults who: have no responsible family members or friends who are available and appropriate to serve as a guardian; lack adequate resources to compensate a private guardian and pay the costs associated with an appointment proceeding; and are not subject to a petition for appointment or guardian filed by a county adult protective services unit or otherwise authorized by law; and to gather data to help the General Assembly determine the for, and the feasibility of, a statewide office of Public Guardianship.

for a term expiring November 1, 2023:

Karen K. Kelley of La Junta, Colorado, to serve as a citizen of Colorado not admitted to the practice of law, reappointed.

Colorado 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 and allocation of federal, state, and private funds for the purpose of byway improvement.

for a term expiring January 1, 2021:

Christine Costello of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Creative Industries Council, and occasioned by the resignation of Sheila Sears of Denver, Colorado, appointed.

Colorado Student Leaders Institute Executive Board

The Colorado Student Leaders Institute Executive Board oversees the Colorado Student Leaders Institute. The Institute operates a competitive residential summer academic pilot program through the summer of 2019 for students who are entering tenth or eleventh grade in the coming fall semester. Students attend four weeks of college level classes, lectures and seminars, as well as enrichment activities, including concerts and theatrical productions.

for terms expiring July 7, 2021:

Tyler Jonathan Sapkin of Denver, Colorado to serve as a person from the community who has an interest or experience in education, appointed.

Urban Drainage and Flood Control Districts

The Urban Drainage and Flood Control Districts Board of Directors assists local governments in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of multi-jurisdictional drainage and flood control projects.

effective January 1, 2020 for terms expiring January 31, 2022:

Honorable Jerry B. Valdes of Littleton, Colorado, appointed;
Honorable Ashley Jo Stolzmann of Louisville, Colorado, appointed;
Honorable Meredith Leighty of Northglenn, Colorado, appointed.

Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission

The Safety Commission shall advise the notification association and other state agencies, the general assembly and local governments on: best practices and training to prevent damage to underground utilities; policies to enhance public safety, including the establishment and periodic updating of industry best standards, including marking and documentation best practices and technology advancements; and policies and practices to improve efficiency and cost savings to the 811 program, including the review, establishment and periodic updating of industry best standards to ensure the highest level of productivity and service for the benefit of both excavators and owners and operators.

for terms expiring January 1, 2023:

Jeannette Aileen Jones of Longmont, Colorado, to serve as a representative of energy producers, reappointed;
Nicholas Christopher Kampmann of Firestone, Colorado, to serve as a representative of municipalities, reappointed;
James Robert Moody of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of contractors, reappointed;
Theodore Wayne Jensen of Wellington, Colorado, to serve as a representative of Colorado counties, appointed;
David Robert Ellis of Morrison, Colorado, to serve as a representative of excavators, appointed;
Mark Durand Williams of Broomfield, Colorado, to serve as a representative of water utilities, appointed.

Colorado Water Resources and Power Development Authority

The Water Resources and Power Development Authority finances, develops, constructs and maintains water projects in Colorado and administers the Drinking Water and Water Pollution Control Revolving Funds.

for terms expiring October 1, 2023:

Michael Fabbre of Crested Butte, Colorado to serve as a member from the Gunnison-Uncompahgre drainage basin, and with experience in water planning and development, appointed;
George Patrick Corkle of Walden, Colorado, to serve as a member from the North Platte drainage basin, reappointed;
Steven Eric Vandiver of Alamosa, Colorado, to serve as a member from the Rio Grande drainage basin, reappointed.