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2022-2023 Board of Directors

Board Leadership

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Tony Salazar - Board Chair
AVP of Engagement 
University of Colorado
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Rick Bruno - Past Chair
President East Market
FirstBank
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Nicole Milo - Chair Elect
System Director Government & Community Affairs
Centura Health System

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Usha Sharma - Treasurer
Treasurer
​ Denver Water
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Mike Greco - Legal Counsel
Regional Managing Partner
Fisher Phillips 
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Steve Roper - VP Membership
President
Boldly Go
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Jeff Thompson - VP Public Affairs
Contract Consultant
UCHealth
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Rhonda Lord - Secretary
Owner/Client Relations
Express Employment Professionals Littleton
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Bret Duston  - At Large Member
SVP Managing Director Commercial Banking CO
​Academy Bank
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Liz Gardner - At Large Member
Area Manager, Community & Local Government Affairs
Xcel Energy
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Charlie Kercheval - VP of Economic Development
President
Alpine Bank
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Board of Directors

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Becky Nelson
Director
Denver South
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Becky Takeda-Tinker, Ph.D.
Chief Education & Operations Innovation Officer
CSU System
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Brett Stone
Representative
Gates Corporation
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Brian Ewert 
Superintendant
Littleton Public Schools

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​​Carrie Warren-Gulley
County Commissoner
Arapahoe County

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Christine Sweetland
District 2
City of Centennial
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Gary Armella
Director of Government Affairs for So Colorado
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Geoff Blue 
​Attorney/Principal
Gessler Blue, LLC
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George Saponas
Insurance Sales
AAA Colorado

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​Jamie Fisher
Economic Development Coordinator
Arapahoe/Douglas Works

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​Jason Ganahl
Owner & Founder
GQue BBQ

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Jeff Holwell
Dir.  Eco. Development
​City of Lone Tree
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Jennifer Perry
Deputy Superintendent
Cherry Creek School District
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Jeremy Reeves
Vice President
​Colliers International
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Karl Leistikow
COO Swedish Medical​
HealthONE
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Krista Simonson
Realtor
Simonson Team RE/MAX Pros
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​​Lisa Gregg
Government Relations Rep
Lockheed Martin Space
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Michael Steppat 
Public & Government Affairs Manager
PERA
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Robert Avila
Vice President
​Citywide Banks

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​Scott Clark
Managing Partner
Burns, Figa & Will
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Stephanie Fujii
President
​Arapahoe Community College

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Tracy Engerman
Mayor
City of Castle Pines

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​Tyler Hood
Chief Administrative Officer
Centennial Hospital
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​Wendy Ciancio
Partner
WhippleWood CPAs
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  • About
    • Membership & Benefits
    • Member Directory
    • Chamber Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Our Initiatives
    • Resources
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Contact Us
  • Programs
    • Ambassadors
    • Economic Development Group
    • Health & Wellness Group
    • Women in Business Group
    • Nonprofit & Business Partnership Group
    • Power Up Energy Coalition
    • Networking >
      • Business After Hours
      • Ribbon Cuttings/Grand Openings
    • Maximize Your Membership
    • Executive Roundtables
    • LEADS Groups
  • Public Policy
    • Legislative Priorities
    • Policy Positions
    • Legislative Action Committee
    • Business Leaders for Responsible Government
    • Legislative Updates
  • Events
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Community Calendar
    • Premier Events >
      • Economic Forecast Breakfast 2023
      • SMDC Business Awards
      • The TANK
      • Chamber Golf Tournament
      • Workforce Development Showcase
      • Women in Business Conference
  • Chamber News
    • SMDC News
    • City, County, & State News >
      • Arapahoe County
      • Douglas County
      • City of Castle Pines
      • City of Centennial
      • City of Englewood
      • City of Greenwood Village
      • City of Littleton
      • City of Lone Tree
    • Public Policy >
      • Legislative Updates 2022
      • Legislative Updates 2023
    • Education >
      • Arapahoe Community College
      • Cherry Creek Schools
      • Colorado State University
      • Douglas County Schools
      • Littleton Public Schools
      • Metropolitan State University of Denver
      • Regis University
      • STEM School Highlands Ranch
      • University of Colorado
      • Additional Information
    • Media News >
      • Castle Pines Connection
      • ColoradoBiz Magazine
      • Colorado Community Media
      • The Denver Business Journal
      • The Villager Newspaper
    • Partnerships >
      • Arapahoe and Douglas Work Force Development
      • Aurora SBDC
      • Colorado Business Roundtable
      • Colorado Ski Country USA
      • Denver South
      • Manufactures Edge
      • Arapahoe County Health Department
      • US Chamber of Commerce
      • Visit Denver
    • Business, Industry, Non-Profits, Additional Resources >
      • Accounting and Tax Information
      • Money and Finance
      • Health and Wellness
      • Legal
      • Centura Health
      • Colorado Children's Hospital
      • Craig Hospital
      • HealthOne
      • Kaiser Permanente
      • UCHealth
      • Xcel Energy
      • Non-Profit News
  • Members Area
    • Member Directory
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    • Special Offers & Discounts
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