Governor Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

Child Support Commission

The Child Support Commission reviews the child support guidelines and is required to issue a report every four years to the Governor and the General Assembly of the results of the review of child support guidelines and any recommended statutory changes.

for terms expiring July 1, 2027:

Candy Granger of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to serve as a parent representative, appointed;
Jason Lemaster of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a parent representative, appointed;
Shana Kloek of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as an interested party, appointed.

Colorado Channel Authority Board of Directors

The Authority shall televise the proceedings of the Colorado House of Representatives and Senate and such other programming of a state governmental nature as the board may approve.

for terms expiring October 6, 2027:

Bart Miller of Centennial, Colorado to serve as a representative who has experience in the business operations of broadcast journalism, reappointed;
Megan Jurgemeyer of Denver, Colorado to serve as a representative who has experience in the business operations of broadcast journalism, reappointed;
Jessica Bralish of Arvada, Colorado, appointed.

Commission for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind

The Commission shall serve as a liaison between the Deaf, hard of hearing, and Deafblind community and the general assembly, Governor, and Colorado departments and agencies. The Commission shall also assess the needs of the deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind community and recommend to the general assembly any legislation that may facilitate and streamline the provision of general governmental services to the deaf, hard of hearing, and Deafblind community.

for a term expiring July 1, 2024:

Robin Bradshaw of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a parent to a Deaf or hard of hearing person, occasioned by the resignation of Christine Pendley of Arvada, Colorado, appointed.

Conservation Easement Oversight Commission

The Conservation Easement Oversight Commission shall advise and make recommendations to the Director of the Division regarding the certification of conservation easement holders.

for a term expiring July 1, 2026:

Nicholas Jacobson of Montrose, Colorado to serve as a conservation easement holder, occasioned by the resignation of James Reimann of Cortez, Colorado, appointed.

Executive Clemency Advisory Board

The Executive Clemency Advisory Board is to make advisory recommendations for executive clemency to the Governor. This includes advising the Governor on the screening of applications for persons who are requesting or petitioning the Governor for commutation of sentence or pardon.

effective October 18, 2023 for terms expiring October 17, 2027:

Kelly Marie Kissell of Castle Rock, Colorado, to serve as a representative of victims’

rights’, reappointed;

Hannah Seigel Proff of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of juvenile justice and child welfare, reappointed;
Alberto M. Dominguez of Windsor, Colorado, to serve as a member with experience in law enforcement, reappointed;
Azra Talismi of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a member at-large, reappointed;
Timothy Tyler of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member at-large, reappointed;
Promise Yul Lee of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a member at-large,

reappointed;

Maisha Jamila Marshall Fields of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a member at-large,

reappointed;

Dr. Matthew DeLiere of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member with experience in mental health, appointed.

FAIR Plan Association Board of Directors

The Board of Directors shall establish the FAIR Plan. The FAIR Plan Association is established to provide property insurance coverage, including commercial property insurance when such coverage is not available from admitted companies. The FAIR Plan Association shall establish, offer, and maintain property insurance and a commercial property insurance policy.

for a term expiring January 1, 2025:

Martin Burlingame of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of an insurance producer licensed to write property and casualty insurance in Colorado, appointed;

for terms expiring January 1, 2026:

Carole Walker of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a Colorado-based insurance trade organization that represents insurers of various property interests, appointed;
Sterling Leija of Gypsum, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the interests of consumers, appointed;

for terms expiring January 1, 2027:

Mark Woods of Larkspur, Colorado, to serve as a representative of admitted stock insurers writing property insurance in Colorado, appointed;
Timothy Anderson of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of admitted stock insurers writing property insurance in Colorado, appointed;
Bryan Bernier of Morrison, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a Colorado-based insurance trade association that represents independent insurance agents licensed to write property and casualty insurance in Colorado, appointed;
Bradley Levin of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the interests of consumers, appointed.

Hospital Facility Fee Steering Committee

The Steering Committee shall facilitate the development of a report detailing the impact of outpatient facility fees on the Colorado healthcare system, including the impact on consumers, employers, healthcare providers, and hospitals. The Committee shall work with independent third parties to conduct related research and analysis necessary to identify and evaluate the impact of outpatient facility fees.

for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

Isabel Cruz of Lakewood, Colorado, to represent a healthcare consumer advocacy organization, appointed;
Diane Kruse of Conifer, Colorado, to represent healthcare consumers, appointed;
Omar Mubarak of Denver, Colorado, to represent healthcare providers not affiliated with hospital system and with independent physician billing experience, appointed;
Christopher “Dan” Reiber of Castle Rock, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a statewide association of hospitals, appointed;
Bettina Schneider of Commerce City, Colorado, to serve as the designee of the Executive Director of the Department of Health Care Policy and Finance, appointed;
Kevin Stansbury of Hugo, Colorado, to serve as a representative of rural, critical access, or independent hospital, appointed;
Karlee Tebbutt of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of healthcare payers, appointed.

Justice Assistance Grant Board

The Justice Assistance Grant Board advises the Division of Criminal Justice on issues related to federal block grant monies designated to improve the criminal justice system and reduce drug abuse and violent crimes.

for terms expiring July 31, 2025:

Heather Garwood of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a community member, reappointed;
Steven Chin of Whitewater, Colorado, to serve as a representative of criminal justice services and pretrial, reappointed;
Jed Balisteri of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a representative of community behavioral health, reappointed;
Chief Steven Noeller of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a representative of an urban law enforcement agency, appointed;
Kenneth Crowley of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a community member, appointed.

Metropolitan District Homeowners’ Rights Task Force

The Task Force studies issues confronting communities that are governed by the board of a metropolitan district. The Task Force examines issues confronting metropolitan district homeowners’ rights, including the following authority and practices of metropolitan district boards: tax levying authority and practices, foreclosure practices, communications with homeowners regarding metropolitan district processes and homeowners’ rights and responsibilities; and governance policies, including voting and election policies. The Tax Force shall also examine the process by which a metropolitan district could transition from a metropolitan district that enforces covenants and collects assessments into a common interest community governed under Article 33.3 of Title 38.

effective November 1, 2023 for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

MaryAnn McGeady of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as an attorney licensed in the state who specializes in metropolitan district law, as recommended by a statewide organization that represents special districts, appointed;
Jennifer Tanaka of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative recommended by a statewide nonprofit organization that represents metropolitan district education in a coalition, appointed;
Steve O’Dorisio of Welby, Colorado, to serve as a representative recommended by a statewide organization that represents counties, appointed;
Christopher Elliott of Greenwood Village, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a developer, appointed.

Mined Land Reclamation Board

The Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board establishes the regulations, standards and policies that guide the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety.

for terms expiring March 1, 2027:

William Baker of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a member with experience in agriculture, appointed;
Karn Stiegelmeier of Silverthorne, Colorado, to serve as a member with experience in conservation, appointed;
Eleanor Irene Wareham-Morris of Breckenridge, Colorado, to serve as a member with substantial experience in the mining industry, reappointed.

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.

for a term expiring January 1, 2027:

Mark Roellig of Vail, Colorado, to serve as a member with experience in management and operation of insurance companies not competing with Pinnacol, occasioned by the resignation of Howard Carver of Silverthorne, Colorado, appointed.

State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education

The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education 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.

for a term expiring December 31, 2024:

Steven Trujillo of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a Democrat and member from the Third Congressional District, occasioned by the resignation of Garrison Ortiz of Pueblo, Colorado, appointed.

Task Force on the Rights of Coloradans with Disabilities

The Task Force on the Rights of Coloradans with Disabilities brings together appropriate stakeholders, experts and impacted groups to study and make recommendations concerning issues related to persons with disabilities.

Subcommittee on Physical and Programmatic Basic Access Within State and Local Government for Persons with Disabilities

The purpose of the Government Access Subcommittee is to study and make recommendations on issues to ensure people with disabilities have access to the services they need, are able to effectively participate in public discussions, are able to be employed by governmental agencies, and can run for and effectively serve in elected positions.

for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

Chanda Hinton of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as a member representing disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, appointed;
Shannon Callahan of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, appointed;
Teresa Nguyen of Westminster, Colorado, to serve as a member representing disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, appointed;
Craig Towler of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a member representing disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, appointed;
Councilman Chris Hinds of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing local and state government, appointed;
Robert Hernandez of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a member representing local and state government, appointed;
Councilwoman Karen Bigelow of Thornton, Colorado, to serve as a member representing local and state government, appointed;
Kiley Schaumleffel of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a member representing local and state government, appointed.

Subcommittee on Affordability, Accessibility, and Attainability of Housing for Persons With Disabilities

The purpose of the Housing Subcommittee is to identify barriers to securing and enjoying secure and affordable, accessible, and attainable housing for persons with disabilities and to make recommendations for addressing those barriers.

for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

Anais Campbell of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a member representing disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, appointed;
Jennifer Kucera of Byers, Colorado, to serve as a member representing disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, appointed;
Kassidy Roberts of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, appointed;
Rochelle Miller of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing disability rights advocacy organizations and veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, appointed;
Brian Rossbert of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing Colorado’s housing industry and appropriate government agencies, appointed;
Shelly Marquez of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing Colorado’s housing industry and appropriate government agencies, appointed;
Karen Kallenberg of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing Colorado’s housing industry and appropriate government agencies, appointed;
Paul Brady of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a member representing Colorado’s housing industry and appropriate government agencies, appointed.

Subcommittee on Basic Access to Colorado Outdoors for Persons with Disabilities

The purpose of the Outdoor Access Subcommittee is to identify barriers to basic access to and the enjoyment of the Colorado outdoors for persons with disabilities and to make recommendations for addressing those barriers.

for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

Jennifer Mendenhall of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a member representing adaptive outdoor recreation users, adaptive outdoor recreations programs, adaptive trails, veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, and disability rights advocacy organizations, appointed;
Curtis Garrett of Welby, Colorado, to serve as a member representing adaptive outdoor recreation users, adaptive outdoor recreations programs, adaptive trails, veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, and disability rights advocacy organizations, appointed;
John Broadbent, Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing adaptive outdoor recreation users, adaptive outdoor recreations programs, adaptive trails, veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, and disability rights advocacy organizations, appointed;
Sherown Campbell of Broomfield, Colorado, to serve as a member representing adaptive outdoor recreation users, adaptive outdoor recreation programs, adaptive trails, veterans service organizations serving veterans with disabilities, and disability rights advocacy organizations, appointed;
Melanie Mills of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry and appropriate government agencies, appointed;
Conor Hall of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing Colorado’s outdoor

recreation industry and appropriate government agencies, appointed;

Kristina Ericson of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry and appropriate government agencies, appointed;
Madison Murphy of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member representing Colorado’s outdoor recreation industry and appropriate government agencies, appointed.

Working Group on Transforming Criminal and Juvenile Justice

The Working Group on Transforming Criminal and Juvenile Justice members will review the previous structure of the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, conduct significant stakeholder outreach, and provide their final recommendations by March 1, 2024.

for terms expiring at the pleasure of the Governor:

Jason Lester of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a county human services representative, appointed;
Emily Tofte Nestaval of Evergreen, Colorado, to serve as a representative who is a victim advocate, appointed;
Debi Hunter Holen of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a victim of a crime, appointed;
Tristan Gorman of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative with criminal defense experience, appointed;
Victoria Terranova of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as a representative who is an academic specializing in matters related to criminal justice, appointed;
Vincent Atchity of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a representative in the field of behavioral health or mental health, or a substance use disorder treatment provider, appointed;
Jaime FitzSimons of Breckenridge, Colorado, to serve as a representative of law enforcement, appointed;

Ubaldo Chavez of Littleton, Colorado, appointed.

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