Director of Division of Human Resources
 David Kaye

With more than 19 years experience in state government, David was appointed as the Director of DHR in October 2006. David began his state career in 1987 with the Colorado Attorney General’s Office after three years in the private practice of law.  As a First Assistant Attorney General for 14 years, David provided legal counsel to a wide variety of state officials and programs in the Department of Personnel & Administration and in the Department of Labor & Employment. Prior to his appointment as Division Director, David served as Deputy State Auditor and as Deputy Director of DHR.

David holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western State College of Colorado in Gunnison, with majors in Business Administration and Political Science, graduating in 1981 with the distinction of magna cum laude.  As part of his undergraduate education, David served as a legislative intern to State Senator Martin Hatcher during the 1981 session of the Colorado General Assembly.  David earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1984 from the University of Colorado School of Law in Boulder, with emphases in corporate and tax law.      

David is a 29-year resident of Colorado, putting down roots here in 1977.  He lives in Lakewood with his wife Joanna (also an attorney) and his 10-year-old stepson, Nicholas (not an attorney). David enjoys laughing as often as possible, riding his motorcycle, skiing, reading, watching movies, and learning to play the guitar.