UCHealth Metro Denver leadership

Chancellor, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Chancellor of the CU Anschutz Medical Campus since 2012, Don Elliman boasts a successful track record in business and a high-quality reputation in higher education.

A longtime publishing executive at Time Warner for 32 years, Elliman was publisher of People magazine and president of Sports Illustrated before retiring as an executive vice president of Time Inc.

Elliman served four years as CEO of Ascent Sports and then Kroenke Sports Enterprises, overseeing all activities of the Pepsi Center, the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche.

He then served four years in Colorado state government under Gov. Bill Ritter, as executive director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and then as chief operating officer for Colorado.

Following his time with the Governor’s Office, Elliman was executive director of the CU School of Medicine’s Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine.

Elliman’s board service includes Children’s Hospital Colorado (former chair, and co-chair of the campaign to raise funds for its new hospital, current board member), Fitzsimons Innovation Center, Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine, UCHealth, University of Colorado Hospital Authority Board, Colorado Prevention Center, Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome, National Mental Health Innovation Center, the Higher Learning Commission and Western Stock Show Association.

Mr. Monfort is the Owner, Chairman and CEO of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club. He represents Congressional District 4 on the board.

Background – In 1987 Mr. Monfort became President of Monfort of Colorado, a family-owned cattle business. In 1991 the company merged with ConAgra Red Meats Inc. and he served as President and Chief Executive Officer until he retired in 1994. He owns the Hyatt Grand Champions Hotel in Palm Springs, California, the Hilltop Steak House in Boston and interests in various commercial real estate ventures in Denver and Greeley. He helped to launch the Montera Cattle Co. in 1996 and in 1997 opened the first Brett Favre Steak House in Milwaukee and has since opened a second location in Green Bay. Mr. Monfort is the Chairman of the University of Northern Colorado Board of Trustees, and he serves on the Boards of Colorado Economic Development, the Venture Capital Authority and the Denver Zoo. He is very active in philanthropy and has spearheaded a program that gives money to families of the Colorado National Guard and military reservists from Colorado stationed in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. He is a graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in business management. He resides in Greeley with his family.

Todd Saliman was named president of the University of Colorado in June 2021. In July 2021, he was named president of the CU Board of Regents.

Background – Before serving as president, Saliman was CU’s senior vice president for strategy, government relations and chief financial officer. He has 30 years of experience working on higher education and public policy in Colorado. He served in the Cabinet for two governors and is a former member of the Colorado General Assembly. While interim president, he will continue with some of his senior vice president duties.

From 2007–2010, Saliman was a member of Gov. Bill Ritter’s Cabinet and senior staff. As director of the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, he represented the governor as he worked with the legislature to develop and implement the state’s budget and other legislative and strategic initiatives. His team worked with every state department to build the governor’s budget request – submitted annually to the Colorado legislature – and recommended and implemented plans to keep the budget balanced throughout the fiscal year. His office also prepared quarterly economic forecasts for the state. He guided the state budget during the great recession, which began in 2008.

When Gov. Hickenlooper was elected, Saliman continued on as a senior advisor during the Governor’s first legislative session to provide guidance and support on state budget and policy issues.

Todd served eight years in the Colorado legislature (1995–2002), four of which were spent serving on the Joint Budget Committee. He also owned and operated a lobbying firm that represented some of the most prominent organizations and governmental entities in the state, including the University of Colorado.

Saliman was born and raised in Colorado and is an alumnus of the University of Colorado Boulder.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Selects Dr. John H. Sampson as Dean of the School of Medicine and Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs.

John H. Sampson, MD, PhD, MHSc, MBA, is the Richard D. Krugman Endowed Chair, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, and the Dean of the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He was previously the Robert H. and Gloria Wilkins Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery and Senior Vice President of Duke University Health System and the Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHIP), leading thousands of School of Medicine faculty, community physicians, psychologists and advanced practice providers who are the clinical talent force for Duke University. He is a physician-scientist and member of the National Academy of Medicine. With a career spanning over 25 years, his journey is underscored by a relentless pursuit of excellence across clinical practice, research, education and leadership domains. Throughout his tenure, he has inspired and mentored diverse teams and fostered a culture of innovation. As a transformational leader, Dr. Sampson has orchestrated collaborative change initiatives and successfully converted visionary ideas into actionable plans.

As a surgeon-scientist, he holds a deep commitment to advancing new therapies into the clinic and compassionately treating patients with brain tumors and other diseases of the nervous system. He has authored nearly 300 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals and the held the distinction of being the highest NIH-funded investigator in his field for several consecutive years. Educating and nurturing the next generation of healthcare leaders is a cornerstone of Dr. Sampson’s career. His dedication to training surgeons, physicians, scientists and students is evident in the numerous alumni who now occupy leadership positions across the nation’s top academic programs.

As the Inaugural Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Duke, he championed faculty and student led innovative educational programs such as the Surgical Autonomy Program; the Learner Mentorship, Leadership, and Coaching program; and the Global Neurosurgery Program. These initiatives not only advanced patient care and education but also extended the impact of these trainees to underprivileged regions globally. He also pioneered the Neuro-innovations Program, which provided training for students at all levels on entrepreneurial activities; and executed on a strategic initiative to develop the WellSpentMD App, which effectively reduced burnout by rewarding clinicians and learners with congratulations and encouragement. Dr. Sampson’s commitment to innovation extends beyond education and clinical practice, as evidenced by his leadership in several entrepreneurial ventures and board positions in health systems, foundations, and private and publicly-traded companies outside of Duke.

Dr. Sampson’s academic journey began with a medical degree in Canada, followed by a PhD in neuroimmunology and MHSc in clinical research at Duke University. He did his research training under the internationally renowned neuro-oncologist, Darell D. Bigner, and Nobel Laureate, Gertrude Elion. Recognizing the importance of health sector management, he further honed his skills with an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business, earning the distinction of Fuqua Scholar as a top tier graduate.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Sampson finds joy in family time, a passion for racing cars and critiquing Hi-Fi music with his sons, and a commitment to physical well-being through Peloton cycling and trail running, complemented by the practice of meditation.

Lainie Minnick is Managing Director, Senior Portfolio Manager and Chief Financial Officer of Black Creek Diversified Property Fund Inc., an investment platform sponsored by Black Creek Group, a leading real estate investment management firm.

In this role, Ms. Minnick is responsible for overseeing Black Creek Diversified Property Fund Inc.’s portfolio strategy and performance, debt capital markets initiatives, financial reporting and forecasting, treasury management, the application of the fund’s net asset value (NAV) policies and procedures, accounting, tax compliance, and other related areas of responsibilities. Additionally, as Head of Debt Capital Markets for Black Creek Group, she oversees debt capital markets across the firm. Since joining Black Creek in 2007, Ms. Minnick has overseen the execution of over $12 billion of financing transactions.

Background – Ms. Minnick has approximately 25 years of experience within the real estate industry and prior to joining Black Creek she served as Project Executive for Urban Villages, Inc. a Denver-based real estate development firm. Before that she was with Goldman Sachs (NSYE: GS), most recently as Vice President working exclusively with Whitehall Funds, a series of global real estate opportunity funds. Based in both New York and London, Ms. Minnick was responsible for executing real estate related financing transactions throughout the U.S. and Europe. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Ms. Minnick worked for the Archon Group, a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs, where she was responsible for real estate related portfolio management and loan asset management efforts.

Ms. Minnick served as the inaugural chair of the Women’s Network at Black Creek Group (WNBC), an organization committed to providing professional development opportunities for the women within Black Creek and the business community. Additionally, Ms. Minnick was recognized by Real Estate Forum as a 2018 Woman of Influence.

Ms. Minnick holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Avila, is the Owner/CEO of AIM4COLORADO, a Multidivisional Coordinated Healthcare and Construction Company, specializing in providing Community Support through Affordable Healthcare and Housing/Business Development Solutions for Rural Communities.

Background – Over 25 years ago, Dr. Avila envisioned a company with CORE Values that exemplified a TEAM “Model of Healthcare”. A model that encompassed a Positive Culture and a Commitment of Putting Patients First. The Mission of AIM4COLORADO started within a small Southern Colorado Chiropractic Clinic in Pueblo In 2000. Immediately, Dr. Avila recognized the need to establish inroads of Coordinated Collaboration amongst the Limited Specialty Providers resulting in Better Patient Outcomes by addressing the layers of complexity of numerous Pediatric and Adult cases. To address this need, the full integration of AIM (Avila Integrative Medicine) was introduced In 2010.

The Vision of the Integrative Model grew rapidly evolving into numerous Divisions of AIM:  AIMigo Home Health, AIM Diagnostics, AIM Pediatric Therapy, AIM Health Academy, & AIM Design & Development. Each Division was created to address much needed Resources for Pueblo and partner with surrounding Southern Colorado Rural Communities. AIM4COLORADO’s dedication to TEAM Culture, Values, and unwavering commitment to Excellence has led to services provided in over 18 Colorado Counties while providing Revitalizing Development nationally.

Dr. Avila received his Doctorate In Chiropractic from Parker School of Chiropractic in Dallas, TX. He holds a PhD in Anatomy, Post Doctorate Diplomates in Clinical Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine and Spinal Trauma. Certifications in Electromyography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Dr. Avila also holds an ICC (International Code Council) Class A General Contractor License.

On a personal note, Dr. Avila will soon celebrate his 29th Wedding Anniversary with his extraordinary wife and business partner,  Kellie Avila, MBA. Rob & Kellie’s passion for service and excellence is exemplified in each of their five daughters: Jocelyn, Lauren, Jordan, Morgan and Regan who are each pursuing Advanced Degrees in Healthcare and Business Administration at some of the top institutions in the US.

Background – With over 30 years of marketing and business experience, Jill is a seasoned professional with a passion for driving results and fostering growth. As a critical thinker and excellent communicator, she has successfully developed and implemented innovative strategies to meet business objectives. She has worked with large companies such as NEC Technologies, Willy Wonka Candy Factory and Motorola, as well as numerous small businesses. Most recently, she was the owner of a very large and successful insurance agency.

Outside of the boardroom, she is deeply committed to serving her community.  As a mentor to young women and a supporter of small business owners, she strives to empower others to reach their full potential.  Her involvement with organizations dedicated to serving the homeless, children and the elderly reflects her values of compassion and social responsibility.

Beyond her professional and community commitments, she has been married for 33 years and is the proud mother of two. Her dedication to family, service and professional excellence defines her authentic approach to life and leadership.

Jill holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth.

Libby Chambers is a board director and advisor, with experience as a senior financial services executive, strategist, and marketing leader. Her experience spans global financial institutions and professional services organizations, based in both the US and the UK.

Background – In addition to the UCHA board, Libby currently serves on the boards of Wise plc, the global fintech and payments leader, TSB Bank plc, Vanquis Banking Group plc, a FTSE 250 consumer finance provider, and Evelyn Partners, a large private bank providing wealth management, accounting, and tax advisory services. She is also an Operating Partner with Searchlight Capital, a global private equity firm, and serves as an investor director/advisor on the boards of fintech and software companies including SIghtline Payments, Currensea and Coadjute. Previous directorships have included Hastings Group plc, Dollar Financial Group, hibu plc (the Yell Group), Home and Savings Bank, and the boards of Barclays’ joint ventures with other global brands.

Libby’s executive career included roles as EVP, Chief Strategy, Product and Marketing Officer of Western Union, the global payments company. She also sat on the board of Western Union’s EU-regulated bank. Prior to Western Union, she held a range of senior marketing roles at Barclays, including serving as Chief Marketing Officer of retail and commercial banking and Barclaycard. She has also held C-level strategy, marketing and business development roles at Bank of America, the Reader’s Digest Association, Bingham McCutchen and Freshfields.

Earlier in her career, Libby was a Partner in the Financial Institutions and Organization practices at McKinsey & Company. While at McKinsey, she co-authored the renowned “War for Talent” study.

A Harvard MBA, she is also a Stanford graduate and started her professional life with Morgan Stanley & Co. Libby is a Colorado native, and splits her time between London and Vail.

Ms. Gates, a native of Greeley Colorado, has been a key part of the local banking community for over 30 years.

Background – Early in her career Ms. Gates was a member of the core team that opened a de novo bank in 1992. After exceptional growth the bank was sold to Wells Fargo. From there she moved through many corporate positions at a northern Colorado community bank. During her tenure she assisted with two bank mergers and the construction of two new branches. She ultimately achieved the position of Executive Vice President of a 19- branch bank that had assets exceeding 1.2 billion dollars. Her banking career concluded with opening a Greeley branch for a bank located in eastern Colorado. During this time, she grew the assets of the corporation, increasing the total by 300%. After retiring from banking, she accepted a new position as Vice President of Philanthropy for the United Way of Weld County where she assisted in reorganization and implementation of new technologies and processes to allow for growth and focused relationship building.

Ms. Gates has been extremely involved in many civic and corporate organizations including chairing the UCHealth Greeley Hospital Board since its inception, City of Greeley Planning Commission, membership in the Business Advisory Council for School District 6, membership on the 19th Judicial Review Commission, board member and chair of the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce, member and chair of the Greeley Independence Stampede Committee and a member of the 19th Judicial Crime Victim Compensation Committee.

She fulfills her passion for community involvement by joining and chairing many non-profit boards including Weld County American Red Cross, A Woman’s Place (domestic violence shelter), American Cancer Society Northeastern Colorado Leadership Council, United Way of Weld County and Women2Women.

Ms. Gates and her husband, John, have two sons and five grandchildren. They are committed to Greeley and Weld County and continue being involved across many levels in the community.

Lynette Crow-Iverson was the Founder, President and CEO of Conspire! A groundbreaking Industry Compliance firm. Conspire! Has rapidly grown to serve over thousands of companies, schools and organizations with locations across the world. Due to Lynette’s experience as a trauma and cardiac nurse, combined with her keen insight into workforce trends and business needs she immediately identified a market potential for industry compliance in the safe and drug-free workplace, this led to a seamless transition into a position of management of medical operations in Occupational Medicine offering a safety net of services for Employers. In 2008 Lynette became the managing partner of HealthQuest Medical Services, a Workers Compensation Medical Clinic in Colorado Springs.

Lynette is a respected authority routinely called upon by members in her industry and beyond. In addition to launching one of the state’s most innovative businesses in the past decade, she currently serves on several boards and commissions dedicated to improving, enriching and enhancing the quality of life in Colorado Springs. Recognized as an expert in business ethics and corporate compliance, Lynette was one of the founding mayor-appointed trustees for the Colorado Springs Health Foundation. She sits on the Regional Connect Committee for the Chancellor of UCCS and is the Vice Chair of UCHealth – Grandview Hospital Board. Lynette has received the women of distinction award from the Girls Scouts of America and the prestigious S. Jerrard Smith Community Service Award from Pikes Peak United Way.

Since the sale of her businesses in April 2022, Lynette ran for City Council At-Large and was elected on April 4th, 2023 and now serves on Colorado Springs City Council as President Pro-Tem for 4 years.

Emily Robinson is passionate about community service and utilizes her financial management skills to strengthen quality organizations within the state of Colorado. She currently serves as Trustee for El Pomar Foundation, a private foundation headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a mission to improve the quality of life for all Coloradans. In her role as Trustee, Emily serves as a decision maker for over $25 million in annual grants and programming support across the state. Additionally, Emily chairs El Pomar’s Audit Committee and serves on their Finance Committee. Emily has been affiliated with El Pomar Foundation, in a variety of capacities, since 2015, and was elected Trustee in 2023.

Since 2020, Emily has served as Board member and Finance Committee member for Craig Hospital Foundation, located in Englewood, Colorado. Prior community service roles included nine years of board service for Colorado Gives Foundation, where she was instrumental in helping Colorado Gives Day, a one-day online giving initiative, raise more than $300 million for Colorado nonprofits.

Emily retired from a 29–year career in the banking industry in 2022. She spent her career with FirstBank, one of the largest privately held banks in the nation with more $27 billion in assets and over 100 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona, and California. Emily served in a variety of roles including Chief Operating Officer, Regional President, Market President, and various officer positions, after beginning her career in 1993 as a Management Trainee.

Senior Vice President, Shea Properties

John Kilrow has more than 40 years of experience in the real estate business, including land development, vertical development, and sales and marketing.

John has been a member of the development team of several major commercial projects in Metro Denver. He has managed and coordinated the land sales activities for Shea assets, and is responsible for the various vertical developments completed by SheaProperties, including corporate offices for Visa, U.S.A., Northrup Grumman, Frontier Airlines, Shea Centers I and II, Maroon V, Village Center Station, CoBank Center, Charter Communications, Encana Energy, the Highlands Ranch Town Center and Central Park Retail, as well as eight grocery-anchored retail centers and 3000 units of apartments.

John has been involved with several civic and governmental boards, including the Board of Directors of Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District, Centennial Water and Sanitation District, the Chatfield Reallocation Project, UCHealth (Highlands Ranch campus), and the nonprofit, Food for Thought. He is president of the Highlands Ranch Commercial Property Owners’ Associations, Assistant Chair of the Denver Tech Center Architectural Control Committee and a member of the Meridian Design Control Committee.

John is a licensed real estate broker in the State of Colorado and a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers.

Senior Vice President, UDR

Mr. Cantor joined UDR, Inc. in September 2009 as Vice President – Investor Relations and transitioned into his role as Vice President – Acquisitions and Dispositions in 2012 and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2019.

Prior to joining the company, Mr. Cantor was with Archstone for ten years, beginning in the corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado from 2000 to 2007, and then with Archstone B.V., in Amsterdam, The Netherlands from 2007 to 2009. Mr. Cantor held various positions of increasing responsibility including Assistant Vice President – Capital Markets and Group Vice President – Investor Relations and Corporate Communications. In August 2007, he transitioned to Group Vice President for Archstone B.V., a subsidiary of Archstone that owned and operated residential real estate in Germany. Before joining Archstone, he was with ProLogis.

Mr. Cantor holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Finance from Colorado State University. He is a member of NMHC and the Urban Land Institute.

Dr. Christie is the current Division Head of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Colorado – Anschutz Department of Medicine. She serves as the Immediate Past-President for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and joined the University of Colorado in September 2023.

Prior to joining the University of Colorado, Dr. Christie was a professor of medicine and Executive Associate Division Director in the Division of Digestive Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine. In May of 2023, she began her presidential year at the helm of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), one of the leading national professional organizations in GI.

Dr. Christie is a physician-scientist and has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, abstracts, and book chapters. Her research has broadly focused on gastrointestinal motility disorders and GI health and disorders of underserved populations. For more than a decade, she has been an investigator on trials focused on gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal cancer screening inequities and clostridium difficile, among other areas. She has served on multiple NIH review panels, and has delivered over 120 invited regional, national, and international lectures.

In 2020, she was named GI Mentor of the Year and was also recognized as an Eminent Clinician, a distinction reserved for the best physicians in the School of Medicine at Emory University. In 2021, she was elected to the Dr. J. Edward Berk Society of the ASGE. That same year, she was also the recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award from the Emory Department of Medicine, an award recognizing her selfless service, dedicated mentorship, and many contributions to advancing clinical care and research. She was named in Atlanta’s Top Doctors list in 2021 and 2022.

Dr. Christie earned her Bachelor of Science at the University of Michigan and attended Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC, where she earned her MD in 1995.

As EVP and Co-Head of Sports, Kurt Schwartzkopf oversees the NBA and NHL Teams/Arenas business across North America for Ticketmaster.

Joining Live Nation Entertainment in May of 2013, Kurt leads his business segment with 30+ years of experience in the sports and live entertainment industry. Prior to his role at Ticketmaster, Schwartzkopf spent 5 years as Chief Marketing Officer for the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth and Pepsi Center (now Ball Arena), where he oversaw all team ticket sales and service, premium sales and service, marketing, creative, digital/interactive media, box office operations, game entertainment, fan development, and community relations for the clubs and arena. Schwartzkopf also spent seven years with the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings and STAPLES Center (now Crypto.com Arena), where he was part of the executive team that transitioned from the Great Western Forum to STAPLES Center in 1999 and launched a new era of Kings hockey and live events in downtown Los Angeles. He also has over nine years of collective experience with FELD Entertainment, Inc., both as a promoter and then Regional Vice President. In his role as an RVP Kurt supervised the Western U.S. and Western Canada for all FELD touring shows.

Kurt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Colorado State University.

Gary Reiff currently serves as Senior Advisor at UCHealth. In his role, Gary provides strategic counsel to the CEO and is involved with several key projects and initiatives. He previously served as Chief Legal Officer of UCHealth, where he oversaw the organization’s legal, compliance and governmental affairs.

Gary has over 40 years of experience in law and executive leadership, having held significant roles at Black Creek Group, a Denver-based real estate investment firm, including as Managing Director, Chief Legal Officer, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. Before joining Black Creek, Gary was a shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber & Schreck, where he had been a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and co-chaired the Corporate and Securities Department. His career also includes serving on Governor Roy Romer’s senior staff and as General Counsel for a U.S. Senate campaign.

Gary has served on the boards of numerous governmental organizations. He currently is Vice President and Board Member of the Denver Board of Water Commissioners, having previously served as its President, and as Treasurer and Board Member of Colorado Mesa University. Gary also has chaired the Colorado Transportation Commission, the Board of Trustees of the University of Northern Colorado, and the Board of Trustees of the State Colleges of Colorado. Gary also currently serves as an independent director on the board of a public, non-traded real estate investment trust.

Gary received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics, with honors, and Master of Arts, from Stanford University. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School. Gary also has been adjunct professor at the University of Denver Daniels College of Business and at the University of Colorado Law School.

Greg Ludlow is a third-generation member of the northern Colorado agriculture and business community. Mr. Ludlow currently manages his family’s Colorado farming operation, following his retirement as the Sr. Vice President of Guaranty Bank and Trust in Longmont, Colorado. He worked in the commercial banking industry in Greeley and Longmont for over 30 years.

Greg graduated from Colorado State University with a BSBA with a major in Finance. He went on to obtain his Master of Agriculture from Texas A&M University, and graduated from the University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking.

Greg is an active volunteer in the Longmont community. Volunteer efforts include TLC Learning Center, Colorado Livestock Association, Special Olympics and Twin Peaks Rotary. He is also an avid fly fisherman.

Greg and his wife, Cathy, reside in Longmont.

Karen Stuart is a former three-term Mayor of the City and County of Broomfield, Colorado, where she played a key role in the creation of the consolidated city and county in 2001. Stuart had leadership roles with the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the US36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, the Metro Mayors Caucus and the National League of Cities Transportation Advisory Committee. Stuart has served on numerous boards throughout her career, including the Front Range Community College Board of Directors, Adams County CASA Board of Directors and Broomfield Veterans’ Memorial Museum Board of Directors.

In 2015 Stuart received the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ Distinguished Service Award and in 2016 was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a finalist for the Outstanding Women in Business in the Education and Non-Profits category. The Women in Transportation Seminars (WTS) chose Karen Stuart as the Colorado Transportation Woman of the Year in 2020.

Stuart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Economics from Marymount College, and a certificate from the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Stuart is currently the Executive Director of Smart Commute Metro North, a non-partisan, non-profit, transportation management organization, serving the north metro region working to promote mobility options that reduce congestion and improve air quality.

Ms. Stuart was appointed in 2017 to the Colorado Transportation Commission and to the High Performance Transportation Enterprise Board (HPTE) in 2019. She is the immediate past chair of the Transportation Commission, and current vice-chair of HPTE.

Steve has been working in the health care IT field for over 27 years. Steve was named the Chief Information Officer of UCHealth in 2012. UCHealth is a Colorado-based health care system that includes 12 hospitals, including the Rocky Mountain region’s only academic medical center, University of Colorado Hospital, and over 150 clinics throughout Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska.

Steve and his team have been focused on implementing consolidated and standardized IT systems across all of UCHealth’s hospitals and clinics, creating a foundation for innovation and transformational care. From 2009 to 2012, Steve was CIO of University of Colorado Hospital where he oversaw the implementation of the Epic EMR and Lawson ERP solutions there. Prior to that, Steve was CIO at Christiana Care Health System in Delaware for five years.

In addition to the EMR and ERP background, Steve has extensive experience with Health Information Exchange, Interactive Patient Care Systems, Patient Portals, Advanced Analytics, and Virtual Health.

Colleen Simpson took the helm as FRCC’s president on August 1, 2022. Her decades of higher education experience have included work in enrollment management, student affairs, academic affairs, teaching and leadership.

Most recently, she served as the vice president of student services and regional learning centers at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. In that role, she oversaw multiple campuses and five regional learning centers—with a focus on:

• Leading academic innovation.
• Designing “student-ready” experiences.
• Addressing the educational, economic and workforce development needs of the region.

Prior to that role, Simpson worked at Bronx Community College—part of the City University of New York (CUNY)—as the administrator overseeing retention and student success. There she led and managed a comprehensive program of services that:

• Promoted access to education.
• Kept students engaged and in college.
• Helped students complete their degree or credential.

Colleen earned her doctoral degree (EdD) in educational leadership, administration and policy from Fordham University. She earned both her master’s degree (MSEd) in higher education administration and her bachelor’s degree (BBA) in international marketing from Baruch College (also part of the CUNY system).

Dr. John Stathis specializes in invasive and interventional cardiology and has a long history of serving the medical needs of Longmont and the surrounding communities. Dr. Stathis is board certified in general cardiology, interventional cardiology and coronary stenting.

Dr. Stathis completed medical school at the University of Guadalajara in 1981, an internship at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York) in 1983, his residency at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York) in 1985, and his fellowship at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York) in 1987.

He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Stathis was previously a member of the Colorado Health Medical Group board of directors.

Dan is the past Chair of the Poudre Valley Health System board of directors. He is a third generation Larimer county native (born at Poudre Valley Hospital) and owns and operates Stroh & Co. Real Estate and Development in Loveland, Colorado.

Dan is the former president and board member of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he serves as a board member of the National Cutting Horse Association and is a member of the Loveland Rotary Club.

Dan and his wife, Debbie have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Tim Waters represents Ward 1 on Longmont’s City Council. Tim was initially elected in February 2018 and was re-elected in November 2019.

Prior to his election to Longmont’s City Council, Tim served as President and CEO of McREL International from April 7, 1995 until September 30, 2014. He joined McREL in 1993 following 23 years in K-12 education as a teacher, assistant principal, high school principal, assistant superintendent, education policy advisor to Arizona’s Governor and Superintendent of the Greeley/Evans School District #6.

During his 44+ year career in the field of education Tim was recognized as a Distinguished Educator by the Kettering Foundation and received the Equity Excellence award presented by the Colorado Institute for Gender Equity. Dr. Waters served on a variety of state and national boards and commissions. He was appointed by Governor Roy Romer to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education on which he served from 1993 – 2001.

Tim authored numerous articles on the topics of leadership and system improvement.  He co-authored two best-selling books on educational leadership; School Leadership That Works; from research to results (ASCD 2005), and District Leadership That Works; striking the right balance, (Solution Tree Pres 2009).

Tim earned a BA from the University of Denver, with Masters and Doctoral degrees from Arizona State University.

Greg Ludlow is a third-generation member of the northern Colorado agriculture and business community. Mr. Ludlow currently manages his family’s Colorado farming operation, following his retirement as the Sr. Vice President of Guaranty Bank and Trust in Longmont, Colorado. He worked in the commercial banking industry in Greeley and Longmont for over 30 years.

Greg graduated from Colorado State University with a BSBA with a major in Finance. He went on to obtain his Master of Agriculture from Texas A&M University, and graduated from the University of Colorado Graduate School of Banking.

Greg is an active volunteer in the Longmont community. Volunteer efforts include TLC Learning Center, Colorado Livestock Association, Special Olympics and Twin Peaks Rotary. He is also an avid fly fisherman.

Greg and his wife, Cathy, reside in Longmont.

Karen Stuart is a former three-term Mayor of the City and County of Broomfield, Colorado, where she played a key role in the creation of the consolidated city and county in 2001. Stuart had leadership roles with the Denver Regional Council of Governments, the US36 Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, the Metro Mayors Caucus and the National League of Cities Transportation Advisory Committee. Stuart has served on numerous boards throughout her career, including the Front Range Community College Board of Directors, Adams County CASA Board of Directors and Broomfield Veterans’ Memorial Museum Board of Directors.

In 2015 Stuart received the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ Distinguished Service Award and in 2016 was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as a finalist for the Outstanding Women in Business in the Education and Non-Profits category. The Women in Transportation Seminars (WTS) chose Karen Stuart as the Colorado Transportation Woman of the Year in 2020.

Stuart holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Economics from Marymount College, and a certificate from the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Stuart is currently the Executive Director of Smart Commute Metro North, a non-partisan, non-profit, transportation management organization, serving the north metro region working to promote mobility options that reduce congestion and improve air quality.

Ms. Stuart was appointed in 2017 to the Colorado Transportation Commission and to the High Performance Transportation Enterprise Board (HPTE) in 2019. She is the immediate past chair of the Transportation Commission, and current vice-chair of HPTE.

Steve has been working in the health care IT field for over 27 years. Steve was named the Chief Information Officer of UCHealth in 2012. UCHealth is a Colorado-based health care system that includes 12 hospitals, including the Rocky Mountain region’s only academic medical center, University of Colorado Hospital, and over 150 clinics throughout Colorado, Wyoming and Western Nebraska.

Steve and his team have been focused on implementing consolidated and standardized IT systems across all of UCHealth’s hospitals and clinics, creating a foundation for innovation and transformational care. From 2009 to 2012, Steve was CIO of University of Colorado Hospital where he oversaw the implementation of the Epic EMR and Lawson ERP solutions there. Prior to that, Steve was CIO at Christiana Care Health System in Delaware for five years.

In addition to the EMR and ERP background, Steve has extensive experience with Health Information Exchange, Interactive Patient Care Systems, Patient Portals, Advanced Analytics, and Virtual Health.

Colleen Simpson took the helm as FRCC’s president on August 1, 2022. Her decades of higher education experience have included work in enrollment management, student affairs, academic affairs, teaching and leadership.

Most recently, she served as the vice president of student services and regional learning centers at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. In that role, she oversaw multiple campuses and five regional learning centers—with a focus on:

• Leading academic innovation.
• Designing “student-ready” experiences.
• Addressing the educational, economic and workforce development needs of the region.

Prior to that role, Simpson worked at Bronx Community College—part of the City University of New York (CUNY)—as the administrator overseeing retention and student success. There she led and managed a comprehensive program of services that:

• Promoted access to education.
• Kept students engaged and in college.
• Helped students complete their degree or credential.

Colleen earned her doctoral degree (EdD) in educational leadership, administration and policy from Fordham University. She earned both her master’s degree (MSEd) in higher education administration and her bachelor’s degree (BBA) in international marketing from Baruch College (also part of the CUNY system).

Dr. John Stathis specializes in invasive and interventional cardiology and has a long history of serving the medical needs of Longmont and the surrounding communities. Dr. Stathis is board certified in general cardiology, interventional cardiology and coronary stenting.

Dr. Stathis completed medical school at the University of Guadalajara in 1981, an internship at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York) in 1983, his residency at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York) in 1985, and his fellowship at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine (New York) in 1987.

He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Stathis was previously a member of the Colorado Health Medical Group board of directors.

Dan is the past Chair of the Poudre Valley Health System board of directors. He is a third generation Larimer county native (born at Poudre Valley Hospital) and owns and operates Stroh & Co. Real Estate and Development in Loveland, Colorado.

Dan is the former president and board member of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he serves as a board member of the National Cutting Horse Association and is a member of the Loveland Rotary Club.

Dan and his wife, Debbie have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Tim Waters represents Ward 1 on Longmont’s City Council. Tim was initially elected in February 2018 and was re-elected in November 2019.

Prior to his election to Longmont’s City Council, Tim served as President and CEO of McREL International from April 7, 1995 until September 30, 2014. He joined McREL in 1993 following 23 years in K-12 education as a teacher, assistant principal, high school principal, assistant superintendent, education policy advisor to Arizona’s Governor and Superintendent of the Greeley/Evans School District #6.

During his 44+ year career in the field of education Tim was recognized as a Distinguished Educator by the Kettering Foundation and received the Equity Excellence award presented by the Colorado Institute for Gender Equity. Dr. Waters served on a variety of state and national boards and commissions. He was appointed by Governor Roy Romer to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education on which he served from 1993 – 2001.

Tim authored numerous articles on the topics of leadership and system improvement.  He co-authored two best-selling books on educational leadership; School Leadership That Works; from research to results (ASCD 2005), and District Leadership That Works; striking the right balance, (Solution Tree Pres 2009).

Tim earned a BA from the University of Denver, with Masters and Doctoral degrees from Arizona State University.

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Unless otherwise stated in the public notice, board meetings shall be held in the 10th Floor Board Conference Room, the Leprino Building, 12401 East 17th Avenue, Aurora, Colorado 80045.

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