Recent Boards and Commissions Appointments

Adams State University Board of Trustees

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

for terms expiring December 31, 2028:

• Arthur Ortegon of Castle Rock, Colorado, reappointed;
• Karla Shriver of Monte Vista, Colorado, appointed;
• Placido Gomez of Alamosa, Colorado, appointed.

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 a local government that operates airports on the Eastern Slope, reappointed.

Colorado Civil Rights Commission

The Colorado Civil Rights Commission investigates complaints and conducts hearings concerning alleged discrimination in employment, apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, and vocational schools.  The commission also investigates the existence of discriminatory or unfair employment practices by a person, employment agency, labor organization, or vocational school. It is also charged with the promotion of good will and cooperation among various racial, religious, and ethnic groups in the state.

for a term expiring March 13, 2028:

• Jade Rose Kelly of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a representative of an employee association, appointed;

for a term expiring March 13, 2029:

• Eric Artis of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a community member at large, appointed.

Colorado Dental Board

The Colorado Dental Board makes rules and regulations, examines and licenses dentists and dental hygienists, and conducts hearings regarding the suspension or revocation of licenses.

for a term expiring January 1, 2028:

• Dan Hoang of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a dentist professional member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Colorado Option Advisory Board

The Colorado Option Advisory Board advises Colorado Division of Insurance on the implementation and operation of the Colorado Option, a standardized health insurance plan designated to improve access, affordability, and equity in healthcare.

for a term expiring at the Pleasure of the Governor:

• Amanda Uehlein of Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of consumer advocacy organizations, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Colorado Podiatry Board

The Colorado Podiatry Board conducts examinations and institutes hearings to revoke, suspend, deny or reissue licenses.

for a term expiring March 17, 2029:

• Dr. George Mina of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a podiatrist, appointed.

Colorado Water Conservation Board

The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) was created in 1937 for the purpose of aiding in the protection and development of the waters of the state.  The agency is responsible for water project planning and finance, stream and lake protection, flood hazard identification and mitigation, weather modification, river restoration, water conservation and drought planning, water information, and water supply protection.

for terms expiring February 12, 2028:

• Taylor Hawes of Silverthorne, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Colorado Drainage Basin, appointed;
• Greg Johnson of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the City and County of Denver, appointed;
• Mike Camblin of Maybell, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Yampa-White Drainage Basin, appointed.

Coroners Standards and Training Board

The Coroners Standards and Training Board duties include developing a curriculum for a forty-hour training course for new coroners and approving the qualifications of the instructors who teach the course; approving training providers to certify coroners in basic medical-legal death investigation; and approving training providers and programs used to fulfill the annual sixteen-hour in-service training requirement.

for a term expiring March 1, 2026:

• Joseph White of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a pathologist who is actively engaged in performing postmortem examinations for a county in this state and who is a member of the Colorado Medical Society, occasioned by a  resignation, appointed;

for a term expiring March 1, 2028:

• James Bullock of La Junta, Colorado, to serve as a district attorney from a judicial district in this state, appointed.

Council on Creative Industries

The Council on Creative Industries promotes and supports Colorado's creative economy by providing funding, resources, and programs for artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses, as well as fostering community development through the arts.

for a term expiring July 1, 2027:

• Paulette Tate of Denver, Colorado, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Developmental Disabilities Council

The Developmental Disabilities Council is responsible for coordinating services and advocating for persons with developmental disabilities.

for a term expiring July 1, 2025:

• Katie Oliver of Thornton, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Colorado Department of Education, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Electric Transmission Authority

Electric Transmission Authorities, like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), are responsible for managing the high-voltage power lines (transmission grid) that carry electricity across long distances, ensuring reliable and efficient power delivery.

for a term expiring February 18, 2029:

• Karl Rábago of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative with expertise in financial matters involving the financing of major electric transmission projects, reappointed.

Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise Board

The Colorado Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise Board administers a health insurance affordability fee on certain insurers and a special assessment on hospitals to fund measures aimed at reducing consumer costs for individual health coverage plans.

for terms expiring September 24, 2028:

• Rebecca Gillett of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a representative of consumers of healthcare who are not representative or employees of a hospital, carrier, or other healthcare insurance entity, reappointed;
• Kevin McFatridge of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a statewide association of health benefit plans, appointed;
• Diana Pineda of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a healthcare advocacy organization, appointed;
• Dr. Lilia Cervantes of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a rural, critical access or independent hospital, 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. Attorney appointments are a joint appointment by the Governor, Chief Justice, and Attorney General. 

Sixth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

• James Garrett of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a member from Archuleta County, appointed.

Seventh Judicial District  Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

• Dan Hotsenpiller of Montrose, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a member from Montrose County, appointed.

Ninth Judicial Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

• Beth Klein of Carbondale, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a member from Garfield County, appointed.

Twelfth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

• Ruth Acheson of South Fork, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a member from Mineral County, appointed.

Seventeenth Judicial Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

• Damon Barry of Westminster, Colorado, to serve as an attorney,and a member from Adams County, appointed.

Nineteenth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for terms expiring December 31, 2030:

• Brandi Nieto of Greeley, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a member from Weld County, appointed.
• Anita Susie Velasquez of Greeley, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a member from Weld County, appointed.
• Araceli Calderon of Greeley, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a member from Weld County, appointed.

Twentieth Judicial District Nominating Commission

for terms expiring December 31, 2030:

• Andrew Macdonald of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a member from Boulder County, appointed;
• Elaina Shively of Lafayette, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a member from Boulder County, appointed.

Twenty-Second Judicial District Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2030:

• Keith Keesling of Cahone, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a member from Dolores County, appointed.

Local Government Limited Gaming Impact Fund Advisory Committee

The board works to establish standardized methodology and criteria for documenting, measuring, assessing and reporting of gaming impacts upon eligible local government entities.  The board will also make funding recommendations to the Executive Director of the Dept. of Local Affairs.

for a term expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

• Timothy Stroh of Montrose, Colorado, appointed.

Mined Land Reclamation Board

The board meets to carry on a continuing review of the problems of mining and land reclamation in Colorado.

for terms expiring March 1, 2029:

• Jill Nelson of Golden, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the mining industry, Reappointed;
• Doug Ouren of Monte Vista, Colorado, to serve as a representative with experience in conservation, reappointed.

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.  The Board adjusts the minimum award for old age pensions for changes in the cost of living.  The Board also adopts rules and regulations concerning foster care and adoption procedures, mental health programs, alcohol and drug abuse programs and developmental disabilities programs.

for a term expiring March 1, 2027:

• Jeffrey Baker of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a county commissioner, occasioned by a change in designation, appointed;

for terms expiring March 1, 2029:

• Brisa Chavez of Rifle, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, reappointed;
• Mychael Dave of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, reappointed;
• Meighen Lovelace of Avon, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public with a family member with a disability, appointed;
• Mary Young of Greeley, Colorado, to serve as a member of the public, 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 a term expiring July 1, 2025:

• Benjamin Larkin of Castle Rock, Colorado, to serve as an electrical contractor who has a masters’ license, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for a term expiring July 1, 2026:

• Tyler Bain of Brighton, Colorado, to serve as an electrical utility professional member, appointed.

State Housing Board

The Colorado State Housing Board, part of the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), advises the General Assembly, Governor, and the Division of Housing on housing needs, reviews financing requests, and establishes regulations for factory-built structures and multifamily housing in counties without building code

for terms expiring January 31, 2029:

• Candace Payne of Flagler, Colorado, to serve as a Republican and representative of the Fourth Congressional District, reappointed;
• Jarrett Ryan Moses of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a Democrat and representative of the Fifth Congressional District, reappointed;
• Ryan Jones of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as an Unaffiliated and representative of the Second Congressional District, appointed.

State Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Program Council

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, 2028:

• Kira Jukes of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of nongovernment voice, reappointed;
• Brian Bumbarger of South Park, Colorado, to serve as a representative of prevention agencies, reappointed;
• Kyle Ragland of Greeley, Colorado, to serve as a representative of child welfare within the Department of Human Services, reappointed;
• Elycia Cook of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a nonprofit organization, appointed;
• Lorenzo Allen of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of youth mentors, appointed;
• Sheryl Gurrentz of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of youth advocates, appointed;
• Lindsay Edwards of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a representative of youth advocates, appointed;
• Claire Polini of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Colorado Office of Alternate Defense Counsel, appointed;
• Ashley Jellison of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a student and youth representative, appointed;
• Elizabeth Higgs of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a student and youth representative, appointed;
• Vashti Trujillo of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a student and youth representative, appointed;
• Bradford Geiger of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to serve as a locally elected official, appointed;
• Rebekah Stewart of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as a State Representative, appointed.

Water Quality Control Commission

The Commission is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive and effective program for prevention, control and abatement of water pollution of the waters throughout the entire State.

for a term expiring February 15, 2026:

• Christine Johnston of Littleton, Colorado, occasioned by the resignation of Sonja Chavez of Gunnison, Colorado, appointed

for terms expiring February 15, 2028:

• Kathy Chandler-Henry of Eagle, Colorado, to serve as a representative west of the continental divide, appointed;
• Jeni Arndt of Fort Collins, Colorado, reappointed;
• Julie Zahringer of Alamosa, Colorado, reappointed.