988 Crisis Line Board of Directors
The 988 Crisis Hotline Enterprise Board of Directors works with the Colorado Public Utilities
Commission to set rates for a 988 surcharge for service users annually. The Enterprise also funds a nonprofit to provide intervention services and crisis care.
for a term expiring September 9, 2025:
- Jessica Campbell-Swanson of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a county commissioner, occasioned by the resignation of Tamara Pogue of Dillon, Colorado, appointed.
Advisory Committee on Governmental Accounting
The Advisory Committee on Governmental Accounting assists the auditor in formulating and prescribing a classification of accounts which will be uniform for every level of local government
for terms expiring May 18, 2027:
- Carrie Bartow of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of special service districts, reappointed;
- Brenda Richey of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative of city and county governments, reappointed;
- Matthew Marino of Golden, Colorado, to serve as a certified public accountant, appointed.
Board of Directors of the Auraria Higher Education Center
The Auraria Higher Education Center Board of Directors manages the operational affairs of the three-school Auraria campus.
effective July 14, 2023 for a term expiring July 13, 2026:
- Paul Washington of Boulder, Colorado, reappointed.
Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
The Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators licenses nursing home operators and may conduct hearings to revoke, suspend, deny or reissue licenses.
effective July 2, 2023 for terms expiring July 1, 2027:
- Jarom Eberhard, NHA, MBA of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a nursing home administrator/proprietary facility administrator, reappointed;
- Melodie Sedillo, NHA of Pueblo West, Colorado, to serve as a nursing home administrator/non-profit facility administrator, appointed.
Colorado Banking Board
The Colorado Banking 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.
effective July 2, 2023 for terms expiring July 1, 2027:
- Sarah Auchterlonie of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed;
- Elle Bruno of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed;
- Glen Jammaron of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of bankers and a representative west of the continental divide, reappointed;
- Lora Rose of Falcon, Colorado, to serve as a representative of bankers and as a representative of a bank having less than one hundred fifty million dollars in total assets, appointed.
Colorado Commission on Higher Education
The Colorado Commission on Higher Education sets policies for all state-supported
institutions of higher education.
effective July 2, 2023 for terms expiring July 1, 2027:
- Eric Jamal Tucker of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Fifth Congressional District, reappointed;
- Lisandra Gonzales of Thornton, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Eighth Congressional District, reappointed;
- Paul Berrick Abramson Jr. of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Seventh Congressional District, reappointed;
- Sarah Hughes of Edwards, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Second Congressional District, reappointed;
- Josh Scott of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the First Congressional District, reappointed;
- Ana Temu Otting of Broomfield, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Seventh Congressional District, reappointed.
Colorado Coroners Standards and Training Board
The duties of the Colorado Coroners Standards and Training Board include developing training curriculum for new coroners and in-service training requirements for existing coroners and certifying training providers.
for terms expiring March 1, 2026:
- Kathy Chandler-Henry of Eagle, Colorado, to serve as a county commissioner of a county with a population greater than fifty thousand, appointed;
- Leon Kelly of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a pathologist who is actively engaged in performing post mortem examinations for a county in this state and who is a member of the Colorado Medical Society, reappointed;
- Raeann Brown of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to serve as a coroner for a county with a population greater than fifty thousand, appointed;
- Laura Smith of Meeker, Colorado, to serve as a coroner of a county with a population less than fifteen thousand, 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 a term expiring September 1, 2024:
- Clyde Church of Durango, Colorado, to serve as a county commissioner west of the Continental Divide, occasioned by the resignation of Ben Tisdell of Ouray, Colorado, appointed.
Colorado Health Benefits Exchange Board of Directors
The Colorado Health Benefits Exchange Board shall determine and establish the development, governance, and operation of the Exchange. The Exchange shall foster a competitive marketplace for insurance and shall not solicit bids or engage in the active purchase of insurance.
effective July 2, 2023 for a term expiring July 1, 2027:
- Allison Neswood of Denver, Colorado to serve as a representative of health care consumer navigation or assistance and an expert in the provision of health care services, reappointed.
Colorado Health Facilities Authority Board of Directors
The purpose of the Colorado Health Facilities Authority is to enable health institutions in the state to refund or refinance outstanding indebtedness and to provide additional facilities and structures which are needed to promote the health and welfare of the people of the state.
effective July 1, 2023 for terms expiring June 30, 2027:
- Jason Portz of Durango, Colorado, reappointed;
- Brian Turner of Canon City, Colorado, appointed.
Colorado Humanities Board of Directors
The Colorado Humanities Board was established to promote progress and scholarship in the humanities and the arts in Colorado through grantmaking of dollars from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
effective May 2, 2023 for terms expiring May 1, 2026:
- Elizabeth Etter of Fort Collins, Colorado, appointed;
- Jay Michael Pugh of Byers, Colorado, appointed;
- Juliana Fajardo of Denver, Colorado, reappointed.
Colorado New Energy Improvement District Board
The Colorado New Energy Improvement District Board enables and encourages the owners of eligible real property to invest in new energy improvements, including energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements by authorizing the district to establish, develop, finance, implement, and administer a new energy improvement program.
for terms expiring September 1, 2024:
- Stephanie Greene of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the energy efficiency industry, occasioned by the resignation of Iain Alastair Campbell of Boulder, Colorado, appointed.
Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board
The Colorado Passenger Tramway Safety Board sets safety standards for the maintenance and operation of passenger tramways.
effective July 1, 2023 for a term expiring June 30, 2027:
- Jeffrey Copeland of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a representative of manufacturers, reappointed.
Community Corrections Advisory Council
The Community Corrections Advisory Council advises and assists the Division of Criminal Justice by analyzing, identifying and recommending policy modifications for the community corrections programs.
for terms expiring February 28, 2027:
- Christopher Lobanov-Rostovsky of Lakewood, Colorado, reappointed;
- David Beale Tejada of Denver, Colorado, reappointed;
- Christina Garcia of Aurora, Colorado, appointed;
- Amanda Hollander of Castle Rock, Colorado, appointed;
- Courtney Jurischk of Erie, Colorado, appointed;
- Merideth McGrath of Aurora, Colorado, appointed;
- Alexis Ongley of Fort Collins, Colorado, appointed;
- Greg Saiz of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, appointed.
Court Security Cash Fund Commission
The Court Security Cash Fund Commission is to provide supplemental funding for ongoing security for the state court facilities in various capacities (staffing, equipment, training, etc). Although the responsibility for providing security for state court facilities lies with the county governments, the current variation in funds available per county may not allow for proper security measures to be met in each county without the support of the Commission.
for a term expiring July 1, 2026:
- Honorable Arlan Van Ry of Alamosa, Colorado, to serve as a representative of an association that represents county commissioners who are commended by the association, appointed.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission preserves and develops the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad for the education and enjoyment of future generations.
effective July 2, 2023 for a term expiring July 1, 2027:
- Mark Graybill of Golden, Colorado, reappointed.
Electronic Recording Technology Board
The Electronic Recording Technology Board is charged with developing and modernizing electronic filing systems by creating a strategic plan that incorporates the core goals of assuring the security, accuracy and preservation of public records required to be maintained by a clerk and recorder.
effective July 2, 2023 for a term expiring July 1, 2025:
- Robert Howe of Edwards, Colorado, to serve as a member representing the title industry, reappointed.
Employee Ownership Commission
The Colorado Employee Ownership Office establishes a network of technical support and
service providers for businesses considering employee ownership models. The commission
consists of experts who are invested in helping Colorado become a leader for employee
ownership.
effective June 16, 2023 for terms expiring June 15, 2027:
- Dan Luzietti of Denver, Colorado, reappointed;
- Jason Wiener of Boulder, Colorado, reappointed;
- Douglas Dell of Arvada, Colorado, reappointed;
- Allison Clark of Boulder, Colorado, reappointed;
- Sandra Shoemaker of Larkspur, Colorado, reappointed.
Opioid Crisis Recovery Funds Advisory Committee
The Opioid Crisis Recovery Funds Advisory Committee advises and collaborates with the Department of Law on uses of any custodial funds received by the state as the result of opioid addiction related litigation and for which the use of the funds is not predetermined or committed by court order or other action by a state or federal court of law.
for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:
- Andrea Alvarez of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a member licensed to practice as a nurse, appointed.
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.
effective July 2, 2023 for terms expiring July 1, 2027:
- Christine Smith of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a private occupational school, appointed;
- JoAnn Stevens of Parker, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a private occupational school, reappointed.
Public Employees Retirement Benefit Plans Pension Review Subcommittee
The Public Employees’ Retirement Benefit Plans Pension Review Subcommittee shall review existing laws governing PERA’s plan design, conduct regular financial and funding analyses and perform bi-annual reviews of PERA’s financial health, and make general recommendations to the PERA Board and the General Assembly.
for a term expiring January 1, 2027:
- Thomas M. Rogers of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative with experience and competence in investment, management, finance, banking, economics, accounting, pension administration, or actuarial analysis, reappointed.
Radiation Advisory Committee
The Radiation Advisory Committee provides technical advice to the Department of Public Health and Environment relating to the radiation control program. The radiation control program regulates the possession, use, and disposal of radioactive material and radiation producing machines.
for a term expiring January 1, 2027:
- Andrew Halloran of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a representative of higher education, appointed.
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, 2024:
- Josh Brodbeck of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member, occasioned by the resignation of Kim Newburry Rediker of Vail, Colorado, appointed.
State Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners
The Board of Addiction Counselor Examiners adopts necessary rules and regulations and is responsible for regulating addiction counselors.
for a term expiring December 31, 2024:
- Dr. Leticia Smith of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a public member occasioned by the resignation of Anjali Jones of Denver, Colorado, appointed.
State Board of Land Commissioners
The State Board of Land Commissioners manages an endowment of assets held in perpetual, intergenerational public trusts for the financial support of Colorado’s public schools and other public institutions.
effective July 1, 2023 for terms expiring June 30, 2027:
- Josephine W. Heath of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative of public primary or secondary education, and as a Democrat, reappointed;
- Christine Marie Scanlan of Keystone, Colorado, to serve as a representative of local government and land use planning, and as a Democrat, reappointed.
State Board of Nursing
The State Board of Nursing examines and licenses registered and practical nurses. It approves nursing programs and standards, and investigates complaints filed against nurses.
effective July 2, 2023 for terms expiring July 1, 2027:
- Phyllis Graham-Dickerson, PhD, RN, CNS of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a licensed professional nurse engaged in nursing education, reappointed;
- Lenny Rothermund, LPN, of Greeley, Colorado, to serve as a licensed practical nurse, reappointed;
- Mackenzie Armani, MSN, RN of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a licensed professional nurse employed as a hospital staff nurse, appointed.
State Board of Pharmacy
The State Board of Pharmacy examines applicants, holds disciplinary hearings to issue and revoke pharmaceutical licenses and inspects pharmacies.
effective July 2, 2023 for terms expiring July 1, 2027:
- Kristen Wolf, PharmD, of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a licensed pharmacist, reappointed;
- Jayant Patel of Parker, Colorado, to serve as a non-pharmacist, appointed;
- Ryan Leyland, PharmD, of Castle Rock, Colorado, to serve as a licensed pharmacist, appointed;
- Alexandra Zuccarelli of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a non-pharmacist, appointed.
State Board of Psychologist Examiners
The State Board of Psychologist Examiners reviews applicants for licensure and issues a license to those who meet the requirements to be a psychologist in the State of Colorado.
effective June 1, 2023 for a term expiring May 31, 2027:
- Dr. Andrew Sia of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, appointed.
State Board of Unlicensed Psychotherapists
The Board of Unlicensed Psychotherapists is a licensing and disciplinary board that oversees unlicensed psychologists in the state.
effective July 2, 2023 for a term expiring July 1, 2027:
- Lesli Hirokawa of Parker, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed.
State Board of Social Work Examiners
The Board licenses social workers in Colorado and conducts hearings concerning complaints against licensed social workers.
for a term expiring June 30, 2026:
- Casey Patterson, PharmD, of Castle Pines, Colorado, to serve as a public member occasioned by the resignation of Lisa Ann Trautwein of Wiggins, Colorado, appointed.
Stroke Advisory Board
The Stroke Advisory Board evaluates potential strategies for stroke prevention and treatment, and develops statewide needs assessments identifying relevant resources to improve quality of care for stroke patients.
for a term expiring August 1, 2023:
- Emily Wilkinson of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative from a stroke rehabilitation facility, occasioned by the resignation of Carolyn Nairn of Parker, Colorado, appointed.
Judicial Performance Commissions
There are 23 judicial performance commissions serving the State of Colorado: one State Commission and 22 District Commissions. The State Commission evaluates the performance of Supreme Court Justices and Court of Appeals Judges, and the District Commissions evaluate District Court and County Court Judges. Commissioners evaluate judges during two different cycles: retention and interim.
Fourth Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission
for a term expiring November 30, 2026:
- Pamela Roberts of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, occasioned by the resignation of Kristiana Huitron of Colorado Springs, Colorado, appointed.
Tenth Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission
for a term expiring November 30, 2026:
- Judith Solano of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, occasioned by the resignation of Tisha Mauro of Pueblo, Colorado, appointed.
Venture Capital Authority
The Venture Capital Authority makes funding available for Colorado businesses in the beginning and early stages of their development.
effective May 6, 2023 for a term expiring May 5, 2027:
- Thea Chase of Palisade, Colorado to serve as a representative with experience in institutional investment, reappointed.