董事会

吉姆Qualteri (’96) | President
Former President of Nexus Technologies Inc. and CIO of RK Mechanical

As President of NexusTek, Jim for over 10 years managed the largest privately held MSP in the region until its successful sale in 2017. He was the Chief Information Officer for RK Mechanical, the largest mechanical contractor in the region. Jim is a veteran of the United States Army’s 4th Infantry Division and while at MSU served as a Military Police Officer with the 科罗拉多州 National Guard. 毕业后，吉姆加入了中央情报局的威胁管理部门，担任联邦官员. Jim enjoys being active in the 科罗拉多州 community. 他曾在科罗拉多州的Big Brothers Big Sisters的董事会任职八年, two of which he was Board Chair. Jim currently owns his own IT consulting company where he provides C-Level services to MSPs around the country. He graduated MSU in 1996 with a degree in Criminal Justice.

 

Leon Duran (’15) | Vice President
President, HoneyCutz; U.S. Veterans Window Cleaning and Landscaping; and InspiredByLeon; U.S. 海军

Leon Duran is an entrepreneur, Creator of HoneyCutz Raw Recovery, U.S. Veterans Landscaping, and InspiredByLeon. He has served in the United States 海军 for over 16 years. He has graduated from 密歇根州立大学丹佛 twice, 获得刑事司法学士学位和工商管理硕士学位. Duran is also a recipient of 密歇根州立大学丹佛’s 10 Under 10 Award, which recognizes the 10 most valuable alumni in the past 10 years. Duran has been a Keynote speaker for the First Generation graduates in 2022 and has lead the Alumni Charge for graduation commencement the past four years.

 

Amber Mozet (’06) (she/her/hers) | Secretary
Human Resources Manager, Tepeyac Community 健康中心

Born and raised in Westminster, 科罗拉多州, Amber took 5.5 years to earn her BA in Psychology and German (her tip: do not self-advise!). 学生时代, she worked in 体育运动 and the President’s Office, pledged Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and was a member of the Cheerleading Club. Prior to her current position, Amber worked at 密歇根州立大学丹佛 for over thirteen years and loves the way that her work directly benefits future alums. She advised the Black Student Alliance (BSA) student organization and is actively involved with the African American Affairs Council (AAAC). In joining the Alumni Board, Amber is excited to connect with all alumnae; she especially wants to bring Black alumni and current students together, as this is a frequent request of her students.

 

布拉德·卡普兰 (’82) | Treasurer
Vice President, Finance – Retired, Comcast Cable

The University is a major benefactor of Brad’s time since his retirement. 在他的工作生涯中, Brad held numerous Finance, Human Resources and Management positions at Comcast Cable. Since retiring in 2017, 他为商学院启动了校友/学生辅导项目, he is the Chair of the 商学院 Advisory Council, 他是密歇根州立大学丹佛冠军队的活跃成员，喜欢参加学校的垒球比赛. 布拉德把他的大部分个人和商业成功归功于他在大学的时间, 1982年毕业. The smaller classes permitted the interaction with Professors and Administrators that was the best learning environment for him. He previously held Board/Advisory positions with a number of not-for-profit organizations including the Institute of Management Accountants, Care and Share Food Bank, and Front Range Community College Business Department Board of Advisors.

When not helping 密歇根州立大学丹佛, 布拉德和妻子, 朱迪, 享受旅行, movies and collecting Beatles memorabilia.

 

Travis Luther (’08) | Foundation Board Representative
President, Queen Anne Pillow Company, ValetAds and Law Father

Travis Luther is the Founder of Luther 媒体, LLC whose companies include Law Father, ValetAds, Queen Anne Pillow Company, 和TrialLine. Luther is the current Entrepreneur in Residence for the University of 科罗拉多州 丹佛 and a former Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Metropolitan State University’s 商学院. He is also a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and the Director for EO 科罗拉多州’s Global Student Entrepreneurship Awards (GSEA) Program. He sits on the Executive Board of Scholars Unlimited, a 丹佛 non-profit focused on improving child literacy among low-income and at-risk grade school children and founded their kid’s computer coding program, CodeSpire. He is a frequent lecturer and author. In his free time, he plays guitar and enjoys international travel.

 

乔米 (’89) | Foundation Board Representative
Director of State and Local Government Relations, Lockheed Martin Space

乔·赖斯是洛克希德·马丁航天公司的国家和地方政府关系主管. Joe works primarily at the 状态 and local level in areas where Lockheed Martin Space has business interests to facilitate relations with federal, 状态, and local 政府 officials as well as business, 教育, and community organizations.

Prior to joining Lockheed Martin in August 2011, Mr. Rice served two terms in the 科罗拉多州 State Legislature from 2007-2010 as State Representative for House District 38. While in the legislature, he focused primarily on transportation and economic development, 通过立法，显著改善交通状况，创造就业机会. 1996年至2003年，他曾担任两届科罗拉多州格伦代尔市市长. His professional business experience includes more than 10 years of customer service management experience with MCI Telecommunications, JDEdwards, 和富国银行.

Mr. 赖斯有超过32年的兵役，主要是在美国陆军预备役. He currently holds the rank of Colonel and entered the Retired Reserve in June 2017 where he is subject to recall in the event of a large scale mobilization of the reserve components. Military service includes UN peacekeeping operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina and five combat tours of duty in Iraq including serving as the Senior Military Officer facilitating establishment of the first democratically selected Baghdad City Council and subsequently as an advisor to both Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces on the streets of Baghdad. He is Airborne and Ranger qualified.

Mr. Rice is on the Board of the 科罗拉多州 Space Business Roundtable and is active with the 科罗拉多州 Space Coalition and Citizens for Space Exploration. He served on the 科罗拉多州 Aeronautical Board, 2015 - 2020年, appointed by then-Governor John Hickenlooper. He previously was an adjunct professor of history, 政府, and public administration at the University of Phoenix, 科罗拉多州的校园. He served on the 董事会 of Sister Cities International and helps coordinate the Baghdad-丹佛 Region Partnership (BDRP).

Mr. Rice holds an associate’s degree from the New Mexico Military Institute, a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University of 丹佛, 在丹佛科罗拉多大学获得公共管理硕士学位, and a master’s of strategic studies degree from the U.S. 陆军战争学院. Military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, 两颗铜星, the Combat Action Badge for actions under enemy fire, and the Expert Infantryman’s Badge. Mr. Rice has been recognized for leadership in global diplomacy by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. He was recognized for collaborative problem solving by Club 20, a coalition representing western 科罗拉多州, by receiving the Johnson-Theos Bridge Builder Award. 和宇航员巴兹·奥尔德林一样，乔·赖斯是托马斯·R号的七名获奖者之一. 航空航天国家协会颁发的霍布森航空航天杰出服务奖.

 

Alejandra Colmenero (’15)
Director of Leadership Development at CLLARO

Alejandra Colmenero has been in the non-profit sector since 2011. Her journey began when she got involved with UNICEF USA in efforts to fight human trafficking and educate others on global issues. Colmenero’s passion for UNICEF’s work led her to launch the first UNICEF college chapter in 丹佛: UNICEF at 密歇根州立大学丹佛, and then the first UNICEF Unite team in 科罗拉多州.

科尔梅内罗专注于与国会议员/妇女一起倡导儿童权利，无论是在华盛顿特区.C.，以及区内. 她对让世界变得更美好的热情促使她寻求参与当地的非营利组织. She joined the 科罗拉多州 Latino Leadership Advocacy Research Organization, coordinating the CLLARO Capitol Fellowship Program in 2017; Colmenero is now director of leadership development at CLLARO.

Colmenero obtained her B.A. in Hospitality, Tourism & 事件 from 密歇根州立大学丹佛 and an MBA from the University of Northern 科罗拉多州.

 

Justin Darnall(19届)
指导、导航 & Control and Systems Engineer, Advanced Solution Inc

2006年，贾斯汀高中毕业后加入海军陆战队，开始了他的职业生涯. 他担任了8年的KC-130J/收获鹰机械师，并获得了中士的军衔. 在他任职期间, he completed three tours of duty to Kandahar, Afghanistan; Al Asad, Iraq; and Djibouti. After returning home in 科罗拉多州, he attempted college a few times but found other schools to be unfriendly to veterans and began a job in Texas working on FedEx and Hawaiian Airlines airplanes. In 2016, he decided to return to 科罗拉多州 and finish his degree. Attending 密歇根州立大学丹佛 was the best decision he ever made. While attending 密歇根州立大学丹佛 he was named the 2017 A.C.E. 年度最佳学生. Justin graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Aerospace Systems Engineering Technology in August 2019 and employed by Advanced Solution Inc in Littleton as a 指导、导航 & Control and Systems Engineer. As part of the Alumni Board at 密歇根州立大学丹佛, he hopes to help students achieve their 教育 and career goals by helping with academic decisions as well as a trajectory toward career goals. On top of being a part of the Alumni Board, he volunteers as a Peer Mentor for the 2nd Judicial Veterans Treatment Court and serves as the Vice President for the Rocky Mountain Boosting Engineering Science and Technology (BEST) robotics competition.

 

艾米·迪特里希(2014年)
Employee Benefit Specialist & Director of Marketing, Intrepid

Amy Dieterich has enjoyed helping 科罗拉多州 employers & 个人在保险和雇员福利的复杂世界中徘徊了近15年.  She has obtained the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation and during her career she has been consistently recognized as a top advisor among her peers. Amy是Intrepid公司的员工福利专家和市场总监, a forward-thinking employee benefits consulting brokerage. 作为一个工作的成年人, Amy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Metropolitan State University of 丹佛 in 2014 with Bachelor of Science degrees in both Finance & Marketing and a certificate in Personal Financial Planning.  自2018年以来，艾米一直在密歇根州立大学丹佛校友会董事会任职. She is a proud Roadrunner that enjoys connecting with her fellow alumni and serves as the Committee Chair of the Alumni Engagement Committee.

 

德文·德鲁(2014年)
Manager, Event Production Services at TD Ameritrade

Devon has spent the last 17 years in the financial industry, and currently produces corporate events for TD Ameritrade, 财富500强公司. Her niche is high end events for top clients, 首席执行官和德美利贸易公司董事会的管理层会议. She’s held programs across the U.S.在美国、墨西哥和波多黎各等地，她已经在自己的行业中以多才多艺的规划师而闻名. She earned the designation of Certified Meeting Professional through the 事件 Industry Council in 2018 and carries certifications in Virtual Event Management and Inclusive Event Design. Devon graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2014 with her bachelor’s in behavioral science and was a proud member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. Her bachelor’s degree is her most valued achievement because it taught her how to maneuver the heavy workload of a full- time corporate job, while taking classes in the evening. She appreciates the excellent 教育 she received at Metro State and would like to encourage others to explore the same benefits MSU offers. She’s a native of 博尔德 County and currently resides in Arvada, CO. Devon has spent time volunteering for 丹佛 Safehouse, Girls Inc. and most recently, 丹佛 Food Rescue. 在她的业余时间, she enjoys hiking 14’ers, 世界旅游, attending concerts and spending time with her husband and pets.

 

Sarena Espinoza(18届)
Community Affairs Manager, 科罗拉多州 Rockies

Sarena is originally from Southern California (Corona), and made her way to 丹佛 on a softball scholarship. She was the first person in her family to get a degree. In four years at 密歇根州立大学丹佛, 她是个新人, scholar-athlete, and earned her BA in Sport Management and minored in 体育 媒体. Working in sports has always been a dream of hers so she started working in the 体育运动 Department in her off-season as an intern. The opportunity to work in baseball originated when the 科罗拉多州 Rockies and 密歇根州立大学丹佛 decided to partner on a 50/50 raffle at Coors Field. She joined the Rockies as a part-time staff member in April of 2018, during the establishment of the program. 2019年1月，她成为社区事务部的全职工作人员. She is part of a program that has raised over $3 million since inception and is now Community Affairs Manager for the 科罗拉多州 Rockies. 在她扩展的角色中, she oversees the 50/50 Raffle, Youth Baseball and Softball Camp, and Family Room operations. One of her proudest moments in her career was in 2022 when she organized the FIRST EVER Youth Softball Camp at Coors Field with USA Softball. She also enjoys getting the opportunity to work with 密歇根州立大学丹佛 students to raise funds each game with the 50/50 Raffle. Sarena is currently in her 7th season with the 科罗拉多州 Rockies and continue to make in impact in the 科罗拉多州 community.

 

阿达玛Evans-Segree (’08)
Program Associate, Tides Advocacy

Adama is the Program Associate at Tides Advocacy, 她认为, 连接, and fuels movements for social justice and the health of our democracy, within TA’s pro-black framework. Adama holds a BA in Anthropology with a minor in Sociology from 密歇根州立大学丹佛 and a Masters in 图书馆 Information Science with a focus in Museum Studies from Kent State University. 她目前正在上海大学攻读数字记录与档案管理证书.

Adama comes from an academic environment with over ten years of experience working on the Anschutz Medical Campus with students, residents and faculty.

Adama’s passions are rooted in recruitment and retention efforts. She enjoys helping support and guide prospective/current students throughout their 教育al journey, with the help of mentorship and networking. She is a founding member of 密歇根州立大学丹佛’s Black Alumni Network (B.A.N.) where she chairs their recruitment committee.

安道麦的职业生涯主要集中在高等教育管理方面, but she has found ways to immerse herself in her community by working as an on-call librarian with 丹佛 Public 图书馆 (DPL) and working on special exhibitions at the 丹佛 Museum of Nature and Science. Adama also volunteers her time at special DPL events such as Juneteenth and the 科罗拉多州 Black Arts Festival.

 

杰米尔惠誉 (’20)
Physical Security Analyst, Comcast Cable; 首席执行官, B.A.M. Ltd; U.S. 海军

Jameer自2013年起担任Comcast Cable West分部的物理安全分析师, Jameer also serves as a Master at Arms Petty Officer First Class in the United States 海军 Reserves since 2011.  He 研究生d from 密歇根州立大学丹佛 in 2020 with an IDP: 法律 Analytics & Organizational Leadership.  在密歇根州立大学丹佛分校期间，他担任学生退伍军人事务主席.   With his experience and support from 密歇根州立大学丹佛’s Launch 丹佛 Program and 教育 obtained at 密歇根州立大学丹佛 he started his own Lifestyle brand B.A.M. Ltd (By Any Means) which focuses on athleisure wear and fitness clothing.

He is currently pursuing furthering his 教育 by applying to Law School in which he wants to ultimately practice Immigration, Family and Business Law.  Jameer is pursuing an opportunity in becoming a Naval Officer. Jameer has always stood behind the quote “Small Steps, Great Distances” because when you truly want to do something you have to take it a step at a time and you will surpass the finish line before you know it.

 

皮特·朱斯蒂(1988届)
Director of DoD Business Development, Boeing Digital Services

Pete is a 科罗拉多州 native who grew up in Castle Rock and is currently managing the Boeing Digital Solutions’ DOD Aviation business. Prior to joining Boeing in 2015, 皮特在美国空军当了26年的支援战斗飞行员, 人道主义, 供应, and VIP support missions, as well as holding several leadership positions across the DOD. After 12 moves and landing in over 40 countries, he retired from the USAF as a Colonel in 2013, and eventually found his way back home to 科罗拉多州. Pete received a BS in Aerospace Science from MSU in 1988, and later a MEd degree (Leadership Development) from CSU, 获得美国空战学院国家安全和战略研究硕士学位. With nearly 35 years of aviation industry experience, Pete has logged over 4,000 global flight hours, and holds FAA Commercial, Certified Ground and Flight Instructor-Instrument, and Air Transport Pilot licenses in multiple aircraft.

With the desire to give back to the institution where he started his career, as a member of the 校友会 董事会, 皮特不仅希望与航空航天科学系合作，而且希望代表航空航天科学系, but to help advocate MSU to the greater local and industry communities, as well as mentor MSU students in achieving their 教育 and career goals.

 

Brandi Rideout | Executive Director
Senior Director of Alumni Relations, 密歇根州立大学丹佛

Brandi Rideout于2015年加入密歇根州立大学丹佛分校，担任校友项目助理主任. As the current Director of Alumni Relations, she creates the best possible environment for students to succeed in life. Through innovative programming and networking events, Brandi hopes to create a legacy of engaged alumni who can always count on their Alma Mater for support. 她也是人类表现和体育部门的附属教员.

在成为Roadrunner之前，Brandi花了超过10年的时间致力于培养学生运动员. She helped create the best possible environment for them to succeed athletically and academically as the Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services and SWA at Upper Iowa University, Director of Student-Athlete Services at the University of Maine, and the Assistant Basketball Coach at Colby College.

Brandi graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington with a B.S. in community health 教育 and earned a MEd in higher 教育 administration from Upper Iowa University. As a first-generation college student, she passionate about higher 教育 and the opportunities that can develop as a result of obtaining a degree. She brings positive energy and a great attitude to any situation and is always looking for ways to grow and learn.

Brandi enjoys spending her free time skiing and hiking with her dog, 锡安, and was the proud winner of her 7th-grade spelling bee.

 

弗朗西斯卡史密斯 (’15)
联合创始人, Nu Food | Business Development and Project Manager, SunBeam Marketing Solutions | Life Coach

弗朗西斯卡是数字营销专家，注重通过社交渠道实现增长. Beyond her love for intelligent, creative and engaging marketing, Francesca has a passion for living an extremely active lifestyle, and is an avid professional snowboarder. In 2017, Francesca founded NU Food, a vegan snack food company based in 丹佛. Nu Food sells online and in multiple retail locations across the country. 作为一名人生导师, she guides her clients on how to create a healthy and active lifestyle, navigate career changes and the world of entrepreneurship, placing emphasis on accountability and growth with professional athletes. 

 

彼得·索拉(2016年)
Mortgage Loan Officer, Spire Financial, Inc.

Peter Sola, a mortgage loan officer with Spire Financial, Inc., was born and raised in 科罗拉多州, graduating in 2016 with a B.S. 在管理. Before joining Spire in 2019, 他曾受雇于Enterprise Rent-A-Car，担任管理培训生，并在ADP担任各种职务, including district manager. Now that Sola is more established in his career, 作为一名在职学生，他期待着回馈给他这么多的大学, including flexibility and affordability. 他很高兴能指导和指导现在的学生，帮助他们实现自己的职业目标.

 

Alyssa Svalberg(18届)
设施 Assistant Director, Gold Crown Foundation

Alyssa Svalberg是莱克伍德金冠基金会的设施助理主任, 科罗拉多州 and helps oversee the Gold Crown Field House and Kelli McGregor Field at Coca-Cola All Star Park athletic complexes.

She is heavily involved in the community and was named an 密歇根州立大学丹佛 10 Under 10 Alumni award winner in Fall 2022. From organizing food drives throughout the pandemic, hosting community programming (such as NSCD, 特殊奥林匹克运动会, local neurological rehab programs, 和JeffCo Adaptive), and hosting toy drives / donation programs for local schools. Alyssa和Gold Crown经常谈到社区的需求，以及基金会如何提供帮助.

She also serves on the 密歇根州立大学丹佛 Sport Management Advisory Board. 2023年2月，她主持了女性体育小组，并于2019年成为专题小组成员. In addition to being an active alumni in the academic realm, Alyssa continues involvement with 密歇根州立大学丹佛 体育运动 and can be found working at the stats table throughout the fall volleyball season.

A former 密歇根州立大学丹佛 student-athlete, Alyssa是全落基山运动会议排球第二队的佼佼者. Alyssa连续四次参加了NCAA排球锦标赛, 包括2016年的甜蜜16强和2017年的第二轮. She was just as outstanding in the classroom, making academic honor roll every semester, and graduated Cum Laude. Alyssa is a 丹佛 native who enjoys hiking, 打排球, and continuing to support both 密歇根州立大学丹佛’s athletic and academic programs.

 

Elisa万利拉 (2010)
PhD Student, University of 科罗拉多州

Elisa是科罗拉多大学传播系的博士候选人, 博尔德. She is a 2010 alumna of 密歇根州立大学丹佛’s Department of Communication Studies. 目前, her research focuses on democratic engagement across 区别s. 广泛的, 她利用社会互动和女权主义视角来深入探讨话语问题, 区别, 和民主. 特别是, she is interested in how persons in dialogue and deliberation engage in discursive practices that support and limit quality communication across 区别s and ultimately democratic action. 通常, well-meaning people perpetuate prejudice and polarization and the practical aim of Elisa’s research is to support responsible, 负责任的, 以及有助于社会变革的批判性反思性交流实践. As a member of the Alumni Board at 密歇根州立大学丹佛, Elisa is committed to putting into practice the democratic values that ground her research through various 密歇根州立大学丹佛 community-focused projects.

 

凯拉Wright-Jackson (’17, ’19)
首席执行官 & 联合创始人, Transition

Kayla is an ambitious leader from 科罗拉多州丹佛市, with a deep passion for transforming the healthcare industry. Her journey in this field began at 密歇根州立大学丹佛, where she completed her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science in 2017 and her Master’s in Healthcare Administration in 2019, both times finishing at the top of her class.

目前, Kayla is making waves as the 首席执行官 and Co-founder of Transition, a platform dedicated to workforce development, 她在哪里重点支持成人学习者解决医疗保健方面的严重短缺. Her experience as an HR leader at a home care agency, during the challenging times of the Covid-19 pandemic, has given her a unique perspective on recruitment and staff retention.

Kayla致力于培养下一代医疗保健专业人员. Her goal is to make 教育 and job opportunities more accessible, particularly in communities that need it the most. 她的工作对医疗保健教育和就业的方式产生了真正的影响, with a focus on community health and professional growth. Her remarkable contributions have been recognized by Forbes 30 under 30, SHRM and Google for Startups.

很高兴能把她丰富的经验和对指导的热情带到校友会, Kayla looks forward to connecting with students about career development. When she’s not working, Kayla loves to be outdoors, stay active, and travel.