Qualifications

  • Small Business Owner

  • Twenty-Five Years' Experience in Banking and Finance

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Law Enforcement Administration from Western Illinois University

  • Graduate of The University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking

  • Former County Commissioner, served 12 years.

  • Served as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners in 2006, 2010, 2011 and 2013.

  • Chairman, Denver Regional Council of Governments 2010.

  • Numerous Boards and Commissions:

    • Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority

    • Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority

    • Centennial Airport Authority

    • Aurora Economic Development Council, currently an Honorary Executive Board Member

    • Colorado Coroners Standards & Training Board, appointed by governors Owens, Ritter and Hickenlooper

    • National Association of Counties, Chairman of Finance, Pensions and Government Affairs Steering Committee

    • National Performance Management Advisory Commission, representing National Association of Counties