Governor Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

Colorado Governor Jared Polis

Air Quality Control Enterprise

The Commission develops and maintains a comprehensive program for the prevention and control of air pollution in Colorado. The major goal of this program is to meet national ambient air quality standards.

for a term expiring January 1, 2027:

Hunter Dorn of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of fee payers with expertise in environmental management, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Board of Trustees for Western Colorado University

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

for a term expiring December 31, 2029:

Scott Ehrlich of Greeley, Colorado, appointed.

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, 2029:

Diane Barrett of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member of the Transportation Commission and have statewide transportation expertise, appointed;
Cris Jones of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a representative of an urban area and have transit expertise, reappointed;
David Averill of Telluride, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a rural area and have transit expertise, reappointed.

Colorado Health Facilities Authority Board of Directors

The purpose of the Colorado Health Facilities Authority is to enable health institutions in the state to refund or refinance outstanding indebtedness and to provide additional facilities and structures which are needed to promote the health and welfare of the people of the state.

for a term expiring June 30, 2029:

Lauren Kvamme of Arvada, Colorado, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Colorado Medical Board

The Colorado Medical Board reviews applications for medical licenses. In cases involving any professional or ethical violations of the Medical Practices Act, the board holds hearings and assists the state’s district attorneys in the prosecution of all persons, firms, associations, or corporations charged with improper conduct.

for a term expiring May 3, 2028:

Jason Valderrama of Aurora, Colorado, to serve as a physician assistant, occasioned by the resignation of Christopher Cordova of Colorado Springs, Colorado, appointed;

for terms expiring May 3, 2030:

Steve Carleton of Denver, Colorado to serve as a public member, appointed;
Lauren McLaughlin-Abrams of Greenwood Village, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, appointed;
Karen Ramos of Windsor, Colorado, to serve as a public member, appointed;
Andrew Nyberg of Breckenridge, Colorado, to serve as a professional member, reappointed.

Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners

The Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners is a corporate body, a political subdivision of the state. The Board directs and supervises the Colorado State Fair and Industrial Exposition. The Fair is held annually at Pueblo for the display of livestock and agricultural, horticultural, industrial, mining, recreational, educational and scientific products of the State of Colorado.

for terms expiring November 1, 2029:

Thomas Downey of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of Agricultural District 1, appointed;
Gregory Kolomitz of La Junta, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the state at large, appointed;
Jeffrey Mandarich of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the state at large, reappointed.

Colorado State University Board of Governors

The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System is the governing board for Colorado State University System. The Board makes policy for the school and oversees its operation.

for a term expiring December 31, 2028:

Kayla Rael Garcia of Lakewood, Colorado, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Court Security Cash Fund

The main goal of the Commission is to provide supplemental funding for ongoing security for the state court facilities in various capacities (staffing, equipment, training, etc).

for a term expiring July 1, 2029:

Commissioner Arlan Van Ry of Alamosa, Colorado, to serve as a representative of an association that represents county commissioners who are recommended by the association, reappointed.

State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education

The Board is the governing body for the thirteen-state community college system and the coordinating body for the two local district colleges. It also regulates and coordinates the activities of area vocational schools.

for a term expiring December 31, 2027:

Jennifer Allison of Franktown, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Fourth Congressional District, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

State Board of Optometry

The State Board of Optometry sets rules and regulations for administering examinations and conducts hearings to revoke, suspend, deny or reissue licenses.

for a term expiring April 15, 2029:

Bryce Brown of Littleton, Colorado, to serve as a public member occasioned by the resignation of Karen Higashi-Reynolds of Colorado Springs, Colorado, appointed.

State Board of Social Work Examiners

The Board licenses social workers in Colorado and conducts hearings concerning complaints against licensed social workers.

for terms expiring June 30, 2030:

Casey Patterson of Castle Pines, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed;
Lorraine Bockman of Centennial, Colorado, to serve as a licensed clinical social worker, reappointed;
Renee Long of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a public member, reappointed.

Substance Abuse Trend and Response Task Force

The Task Force will examine the prevention, intervention, and treatment of the abuse of methamphetamine and treatment of the abuse of methamphetamine and to examine the production and distribution of methamphetamine, strengthen the laws concerning methamphetamine, and make an appropriation.

for terms expiring July 1, 2030:

Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons of Breckenridge, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the criminal justice system and Vice-Chair, reappointed;
Brandon Davis of Englewood, Colorado, to serve as a representative of the Governor’s policy staff, reappointed.

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission formulates general policy for the Colorado Department of Transportation with respect to the management, construction and maintenance of public highways and other transportation systems in the state. The Commission also works to assure that the preservation and enhancement of Colorado’s environment, safety, mobility and economics is considered in the planning of all transportation projects.

for a term expiring July 1, 2029:

Carl Castillo of Boulder, Colorado, to serve as a commissioner from the Fourth Transportation District, occasioned by a resignation, appointed.

Workforce Development Council

The Council consists of representatives of the business community and state agencies. The Council, in consultation with the business community and state agencies, shall advise the Governor on matters regarding the employment and training needs of the state and on workforce development plans and strategy.

for terms expiring on September 28, 2028:

Mizraim Cordero of Denver, Colorado, to represent Business, appointed;
Jesse Dean of Johnston, Colorado, to represent Business, appointed;
John Tayer of Boulder, Colorado, to represent Business, appointed;
Angelica Salinas of Oak Creek, Colorado, to serve as a rural local elected official, appointed;
Alberto Herrera of Pueblo West, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a labor organization nominated by State labor federations, appointed;
Erika Rodriguez of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a representative of a labor organization from a joint labor-management apprenticeship program, appointed;

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.

2nd Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2031:

Molly Sherlock of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and as a resident of Denver County, appointed.

Fourth Judicial Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2031:

Shahera Shalabi of Colorado Springs, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and as a resident of El Paso County, appointed.

Sixth Judicial Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2031:

Maria Baker of Durango, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, a Republican, and as a resident of La Plata County, appointed.

Eighth Judicial Nominating Commission

For a term expiring December 31, 2031:

Dean Herms of Fort Collins, Colorado, to serve as an attorney, and a resident of Larimer County, appointed.

Fifteenth Judicial Nominating Commission

for a term expiring December 31, 2031:

Lindsey Barlow of Chivington, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney and a resident of Kiowa County, appointed.
Megan England of Springfield, Colorado, to serve as a non-attorney, and a resident of Baca County, appointed.