Summer view of the Colorado state capitol building with the United States and Colorado flags

Governor Polis announces boards and commissions appointments

Advisory Committee to the Property Tax Administrator

The Advisory Committee reviews and approves or disapproves manuals, appraisal procedures, and instructions prepared and published by the property tax administrator.

for a term expiring September 1, 2026:

Cynthia Braddock of Louisville, Colorado, to serve as an assessor from a county with a population over 75,000, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for terms expiring September 1, 2029:

Mark Roeber of Paonia, Colorado, to serve as a non-assessor from a county with a population under 75,000 population, appointed;
Jodi Amato of Trinidad, Colorado, to serve as an assessor for a county with a population under 75,000, reappointed;
Rogelio Rodriguez of Westminster, Colorado, to serve as a non-assessor from a county with a population over 75,000, reappointed.

Black Historical and Cultural Studies Advisory Committee

The Black Historical and Cultural Studies Advisory Committee recommends standards, updates history and civics content, and supports local educators. Using the committee's recommendations, the Department of Education will create and maintain a resource bank of research-based, scholarly articles and instructional materials and curricula to Black historical and cultural studies.

for terms expiring January 1, 2030:

Shirley Martinez of Fountain, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a nonprofit organization specializing in civil rights and racial justice with an emphasis on black historical and cultural education in public schools, appointed;
Jahi Simbai of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the black community whose leadership in literary, artistic, military, business, science, technology, media or civic life contributes valuable lived experience to the work of the committee, appointed.

Coal Mine Board of Examiners

The Coal Mine Board of Examiners prepares and conducts examinations for all applicants to positions in coal mines that require certification under federal law. The Board issues certificates of competency to those who qualify. The Board also provides assistance in developing curricula for coal miner training programs.

for a term expiring July 1, 2027:

Mike Zimmerman of Fruita, Colorado, to serve as a coal mine owner, operator, manager or other mine official actively engaged in underground mining, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Colorado Combative Sports Commission

The Commission shall regulate the conduct, promotion, and performance of live boxing and kickboxing matches in Colorado. The Commission will oversee ticket sales, referee licensing, and qualifications for participants, including classification by weight and skill.

for a term expiring June 27, 2030:

Adam Paul of Lakewood, Colorado, reappointed.

Colorado Commission on the Aging

The Commission conducts studies and encourages other organizations to conduct studies of the problems of the state’s elderly people. The Commission works to promote and aid in the establishment of local programs and services for the aging and aged.

for a term ending September 1, 2027:

Kate McLagan Bond of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the workforce, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for a term ending September 1, 2028:

Erin Alt of Wellington, Colorado, to serve as a Director of an Area Agency on Aging, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Colorado Commission on Low-Income Energy Assistance

The Commission works through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program to collect and distribute money to eligible recipients for use in the payment of electric and gas utility bills.

for terms expiring May 6, 2030:

Emily Hoskins of Silverthorne, Colorado, to serve as a representative of an entity that serves a population eligible for low-income assistance, reappointed;
Douglas Bursnall of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of an electric utility or a combined electric and natural gas utility, reappointed.

Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission

The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission regulates oil and gas development in Colorado to protect public health, safety, welfare, the environment, and wildlife resources, while overseeing the responsible development of the state’s natural resources.

for terms expiring July 1, 2030:

Michael Cross of Arvada, Colorado, to serve as a member with substantial experience in the oil and gas industry, reappointed;
Brett Ackerman of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a member with formal training or substantial experience in environmental protection, wildlife protection, or

reclamation, reappointed.

Colorado Health Benefits Exchange Board

The Board of Directors oversees the Colorado Health Benefit Exchange, a nonprofit, unincorporated public entity, and establishes its development, governance, and operation.

for terms expiring July 1, 2029:

Chris Degruy Kennedy of Lakewood, Colorado, to serve as a member with expertise in small employer health insurance, purchase of health insurance coverage, appointed;
Toni Sarge of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a member with expertise on individual health insurance coverage, health benefits administration, health-care finance, purchase of health insurance coverage, health-care consumer navigation or assistance, appointed;
Kristin Harding of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a member with expertise on administration of a public or private health-care delivery system, appointed.

Colorado Historic Preservation Review Board

The Historic Preservation State Review Board approves national register nominations. The Board also reviews the State Historic Preservation Officer's recommendations for national landmarks and provides general advice, guidance and professional recommendations to the State Historic Preservation Officer in carrying out the duties and responsibilities authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act.

for terms expiring January 1, 2028:

Liliana Gonzalez of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed;
Megan Robbins of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed;
Sara Smith of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed;
Eric Brunner of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed;
Rodd Wheaton of Englewood, Colorado, to serve as a recognized professional in the field of architectural history, appointed;
Leslie Moore of Berthoud, Colorado, to serve as a recognized professional in the field of architectural history, appointed;
Jeremy Omvig of Montrose, Colorado, to serve as a recognized professional in the field of prehistoric archaeology, appointed;
Jane Marie Crisler of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a recognized professional in the field of architecture, reappointed;
Dr. Majel Boxer of Durango, Colorado, to serve as a recognized professional in the field of history, reappointed;
Haley Harms of Otis, Colorado, to serve as a recognized professional in the field of history, reappointed;
Stuart Lord of Lafayette, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed.

Colorado HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care and Treatment

The HIV Alliance advises, informs and closely consults with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in regard to issues, trends, needs, policy, and resources pertaining to HIV/AIDS throughout the State of Colorado.

for a term expiring February 27, 2027:

Quiana Stallsworth of Aurora, Colorado, occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for a term expiring February 27, 2029:

Lyssa Towl of Golden, Colorado, reappointed.

Colorado Humanities Board

The Board works to promote progress and scholarship in the humanities and the arts in Colorado.

for a term expiring May 1, 2029:

Elizabeth Etter of Fort Collins, Colorado, reappointed.

Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission

The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission adopts and enforces rules and regulations for the establishment and operation of gambling in the Colorado towns of Black Hawk, Central City and Cripple Creek.

for a term expiring July 1, 2029:

Gregory Demo of Black Hawk, Colorado, to serve as a member of the Second Congressional District and a representative of law enforcement, occasioned by a resignation, 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, 2029:

Alan Ward of Pueblo, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Arkansas Drainage Basin, appointed;
Lorelei Cloud of Ignacio, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the San Miguel-Dolores-San Juan Drainage Basin, reappointed;
Nathan Coombs of La Jara, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Rio Grande Drainage Basin, reappointed.

Clean Fleet Enterprise

The Clean Fleet Enterprise incentivizes and supports the use of electric motor vehicles.

for a term expiring September 28, 2028:

Olga Mijares of Commerce City, Colorado, to serve as an individual from a disproportionately impacted community, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Independent Ethics Commission

The Independent Ethics Commission ("IEC") is a constitutionally created independent commission and is charged with the implementation of Article XXIX of the Colorado Constitution.

for a term expiring June 30, 2029:

Andrew Lillie of Golden, Colorado, appointed.

Local Government Limited Gaming Impact Fund

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:

Angie Bedolla of Thornton, Colorado, appointed.

Physical Therapy Board

The Physical Therapy Board is responsible for the regulations of the practice of physical therapy in Colorado. It also grants licenses to qualified applicants, adopts all reasonable and necessary rules for the administration and enforcement of regulations, supervises unlicensed persons by physical therapists, taking into account the education and training of the unlicensed individuals and the physical therapy of animals, including without limitation, education and clinical requirements for the performance of physical therapy of animals and the procedure for handling complaints to the Department of Regulatory Agencies regarding physical therapy of animals.

for a term expiring January 1, 2030:

Joshua Holmes of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, occasioned by the resignation, appointed.

Real Estate Commission

The Real Estate Commission regulates the licensing and conduct of real estate brokers and salespeople and pre-owned home warranty service companies.

for a term expiring April 12, 2029:

Thomas Panton of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a real estate broker with significant experience in property management, appointed.

State Housing Board

The Board works to establish uniform construction and maintenance standards for hotels, motels, multiple dwellings and factory-built housing. The Board also develops, for submission to the general assembly and units of local government, recommendations for uniform housing standards and building codes.

for a term expiring January 31, 2030:

James Martinez of Thornton, Colorado, to serve as a resident of the Eighth Congressional District, reappointed.

State Board of Pharmacy

The State Board of Pharmacy examines applicants, holds disciplinary hearings to issue and revoke pharmaceutical licenses and inspects pharmacies.

for a term expiring July 1, 2030:

Jonathan Trenary of Salida, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, 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, 2028:

Marzil Rutenberg of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to serve as public member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

State Board of Unlicensed Psychotherapists

The Board of Unlicensed Psychotherapists is a licensing and disciplinary board that oversees unlicensed psychotherapists in the state.

for a term expiring July 1, 2026:

Tamla Clarke, MD of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, to serve as a professional member,

occasioned by a resignation, appointed;

for a term expiring July 1, 2028:

Jorge Suarez, PhD of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Statewide Longitudinal Data System Build and Implementation Interagency Advisory Group

The Build and Implementation Interagency Group advises the Statewide Longitudinal Data System Governing Board on the technical development and implementation of the data system.

for a term expiring at the Pleasure of the Governor:

Skyler Schuck of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, appointed.

Statewide Longitudinal Data System Governing Board

The Governing Board is to oversee the establishment of consistent, appropriate, secure, and legal means of data sharing focused on education and workforce outcomes and postsecondary and workforce readiness program data.

for a term expiring at the Pleasure of the Governor:

Soumanetra Ghosh of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, appointed.

Workers Compensation Cost Containment Board

The board is responsible for promoting cost containment and risk management programs in the administration of workers’ compensation programs.

for terms expiring December 13, 2029:

Susan Mishler of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as representative of an employer with good risk management experience in the insurance industry, appointed;
Robert Switzer of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as an executive with good risk management experience in the insurance industry, reappointed;
Thomas Jensen of Gypsum, Colorado, to serve as an employer with good risk management experience with respect to their workers’ compensation insurance, reappointed.

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 Judicial Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2031:

Charles Spence of Durango, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and as a resident of La Plata County, appointed.

Seventh Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2031:

Martha Levine of Lake City, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a resident of Hinsdale County, appointed.

Ninth Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission

for terms expiring December 31, 2031:

Julie Drake of Meeker, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a resident of Rio Blanco County, appointed.
Yesenia Silva Estrada of Silt, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and as a resident of Garfield County, appointed.

Sixteenth Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission

for terms expiring December 31, 2031:

Joe Pentlicki of Rocky Ford, to serve as a non-attorney, and resident of Otero County, appointed.
Cynthia Sollenbarger of Rocky Ford, to serve as a non-attorney, and resident of Otero County, appointed.
Charity Grasmick of Ordway, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a resident of Crowley County, appointed.

Seventeenth Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission

for terms expiring December 31, 2031:

Kathryn Rosen of Commerce City, Colorado to serve as an attorney, and a resident of Adams County, appointed;
Christina Pettus of Brighton, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a resident of Adams County, appointed.
Paolo Diaz of Commerce City, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a resident of Adams County, appointed.

Twenty-First Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission

for terms expiring December 31, 2031:

Ruth Swift of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a resident of Mesa County, appointed;
Tearsa Olson of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a resident of Mesa County, appointed.
Felicia Peña of Grand Junction, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a resident of Mesa County, appointed.

Judicial Performance Commissions

Commissions on Judicial Performance were created in 1988 by the Colorado General Assembly for the purpose of providing voters with fair, responsible and constructive evaluations of judges and justices seeking retention. There is one commission in each of the 22 judicial districts and one state commission. Each commission consists of 10 volunteer citizen members: six non attorneys and four attorneys. Appointments to the commission are made by the Chief Justice, Governor, Speaker of the House and President of the Senate.