Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

Clean Transit Enterprise

The Clean Transit Enterprise reduces and mitigates the adverse environmental and health impacts of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions produced by motor vehicles. 

for terms expiring September 28, 2028: 

• Kathleen Bracke of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a representative that has transit and comprehensive transportation expertise, appointed; 
• Matt Frommer of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative with expertise in zero-emissions transportation, motor vehicle fleets, or utilities, reappointed; 
• Dawn Block of La Junta, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a transportation-focused organization, reappointed.  

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 terms expiring January 1, 2029: 

• Nancy Gill of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a dentist professional member, reappointed; 
• Willie Johnson of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a dental hygienist professional member, reappointed; 
• Jankee Bhatt of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a dental hygienist professional member, appointed; 
• Bahar Esmaili of Broomfield, Colorado, to serve as a dentist professional member, appointed; 
• Sophia Khan of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a dentist professional member, appointed; 
• Michael Simone of Fort Lupton, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed.  

Colorado Health Service Corps Advisory Council

The Colorado Health Service Corps Advisory Council acts as the state advisory body of the Colorado Health Service Corps and reviews applications received from health care professionals to participate in the program, subject to available appropriations. The Colorado Health Service Corps is a state, federal, and private partnership that seeks to improve access to health care professionals by repaying the educational loans of providers who agree to practice in areas with a health professional shortage. The program emphasizes long-term retention of health professionals in underserved communities and seeks to increase health equity for all Coloradans. 

for terms expiring November 20, 2027:

• Tyson Garfield of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a physician who provides geriatric care,

appointed;

• Ian Peters of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a certified addiction counselor with experience in rural health, appointed;
• Lynne Jones of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Commission on Family Medicine, reappointed;
• Agnieszka Baklazec of Centennial, Colorado, to represent a membership organization of substance disorder service providers, reappointed;
• Elizabeth Charles of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a foundation that funds health care professional loan forgiveness programs in Colorado, reappointed. 

Colorado Tourism Office Board of Directors 

The Board of Directors sets and administers policies regarding expenditures from the Colorado Travel and Tourism Fund for promoting travel and tourism and related activities that benefit the state. 

for a term expiring June 1, 2027: 

• Amanda Parsons of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the hotel, motel and lodging industry, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.  

Disability Funding Committee

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 August 12, 2025:

• Staci Nichols of Craig, Colorado, to serve as a member with expertise in nonprofit management, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

for terms expiring August 12, 2027:

• Samuel Taylor of Broomfield, Colorado, to serve as a representative of business, reappointed;
• Oren Von Limbaugh of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as an attorney with experience working with people with disabilities, reappointed;
• Josef Scarantino of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of business, appointed;
• MacKenzie Xavier Tarbert of Parker, Colorado, to serve as a representative of business, appointed. 

Early Childhood Leadership Commission

The Early Childhood Leadership Commission is 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, 2026:

• Vanessa Fewell of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a representative of local government, occasioned by a resignation, appointed. 

Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board

The Independent Judicial Discipline Adjudicative Board conducts judicial disciplinary proceedings in cases of alleged misconduct or incapacity. Its responsibilities include reviewing and adjudicating cases referred by the Judicial Discipline Commission, ensuring due process and fair hearings for judges, and issuing decisions on appropriate disciplinary actions when misconduct or incapacity is substantiated.  

for terms expiring January 3, 2028:

• Kristin Mix of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, appointed; 
• Jeff Chostner of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, appointed; 
• Jeff Swanty of Loveland, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, appointed; 
• Colleen McManamon of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, appointed; 

for terms expiring January 3, 2030: 

• Tyrone Glover of Denver, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, appointed; 
• Laura Ellis of Elbert, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, appointed;
• Leanne Wheeler of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, appointed; 
• Jeannie Valliere of Johnstown, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, appointed. 

Minority Business Advisory Council

The Minority Business Advisory Council provides a public forum at which the perspective of minority businesses is brought to the attention of the State and makes recommendations for regulatory changes needed at all levels of government to encourage the initiation, stability and growth of minority businesses in Colorado.
for terms expiring January 31, 2027:

• Abdul-Jabbar Shaikh of Denver, Colorado, to represent a minority-owned business, reappointed;
• Jasmine Motupalli of Centennial, Colorado, to represent a minority-owned business, reappointed;
• Sherry Waner of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, to represent a private sector industry partner, reappointed;
• Susana Salamun of Evergreen, Colorado, to represent a private sector industry partner, reappointed. 

Peace Officers Standards and Training Board

The Peace Officers Standards and Training Board oversees the certification of training programs, training academies and instructors of police officer candidates. The Board also certifies qualified peace officers. 

for a term expiring June 30, 2027:

• Mark Beckett of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to serve as a Chief of Police, occasioned by a resignation, appointed. 

School Safety Resource Center Advisory Board

The purpose of the Board is to advise and then recommend policies concerning the newly created School Safety Resource Center. The Center was created to assist schools in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies and crisis situations and to foster positive learning environments. 

for a term expiring August 15, 2026:

• Heidi S. McCollum of Eagle, Colorado, to serve as a District Attorney, appointed. 

Sickle Cell Anemia Advisory Committee

The Sickle-Cell Anemia Board uses the existing staff and facilities of the University of Colorado School of Medicine to establish programs and conduct research for the care and treatment of persons suffering from sickle-cell anemia.  

for a term expiring January 31, 2029:

• Lee Allen of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a voluntary agency interested in sickle cell anemia, reappointed. 

State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners

The State Board of Marriage and Family Therapist Examiners adopts rules and regulations for the profession, conducts examinations, and grants or denies licenses.

for a term expiring August 12, 2025:

• Lesli Cohan of Windsor, Colorado, to serve as a public member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.  

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, 2025:

• Hayden Schaff, LCSW of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a licensed clinical social worker, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.  

State Rehabilitation Advisory Council 

The State Rehabilitation Advisory Council advises State Rehabilitation Services on the provision of appropriate and quality services to its customers. 

for terms expiring August 1, 2027:

• Lisa Taylor of Evans, Colorado, reappointed;
• Kodjo Akakpo of Pueblo, Colorado, appointed;
• Kendal Nolan of Fort Collins, Colorado, appointed;
• Jennifer Pfau of Englewood, Colorado, appointed;
• Yadiel Tesfaye of Aurora, Colorado, appointed. 

Statewide Independent Living Council

The Statewide Independent Living Council is mandated under the Federal Law and acts in partnership with Colorado Rehabilitation Services to plan independent living programs in the state. 

for terms expiring October 1, 2027:

• Matt Bohanan of Thornton, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, reappointed;
• Susan Donahoo of Durango, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Department of Labor and Employment, reappointed;
• Catherine McManis of Colorado Springs, Colorado, reappointed;
• Seyanna Hitt of Denver, Colorado, appointed;
• Amy Smith of Olney Springs, appointed;
• Sarah Collins of Towoac, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, appointed. 

Western Colorado University Board of Trustees

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

for terms expiring December 31, 2028:

• Alvina Maria Vasquez of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, reappointed;
• Chelsea Carver of Highlands Ranch, 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, 2028:

• Richard Russel of Platteville, Colorado, to serve as an excavator, appointed
• Julie McCaleb of Anton, Colorado, to serve as an individual who is actively engaged in farming or ranching, reappointed;
• Kristin Miller of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as an individual nominated by the America Council of Engineering Companies of Colorado to represent engineers, appointed;
• Rob Martindale of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as an individual nominated by the Department of Transportation to represent transportation, reappointed.