Qualifications
- John F Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Senior Executives in State & Local Government, Summer, 2009.
- Board Member & Treasurer, Government Investment Officers Association (GIOA).
- Presentation, 2010 Annual GIOA Investment Conference "Investment Strategy throughout the Interest Rate Cycle".
- Board Member, Nuñez Foundation, providing scholarships to students in Aurora.
- Board Member and current President, High Five Plains Foundation, charity serving the residents of eastern Arapahoe County.
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Colorado, since 1980.
- Two Masters Degrees in Accounting and Financial Management
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for more than 28 years
- 10 years investing billions of dollars for cities and towns across the US, as Wall Street Executive. Structured billions of dollars of non-profit hospital bonds and refinancing to lower local government's costs.
- Centennial's first Treasurer, 2001 - 2006. Built $5.2 million rainy day fund. Worked hard for 4 terms, speaking out for financial conservatism.
Proven Leadership
- Board Member of the Nuñez Foundation, which provides scholarships and educational opportunities to low-income students and communities of color
- Board Member of the High Five Plains Foundation, which provides emergency services, housing assistance, and trade school & college scholarships to the residents of eastern Arapahoe County.
- Former Board Member of many Financial Management Committees including: National League of Cities' Finance Administration & Intergovernmental Relations Committee and Colorado Municipal League's Tax Policy Committee.
- Board member of Government Investment Officers Association, presenting annual conference to Treasurers. Presentation Speaker on Investment Techniques.
