BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
CHAIR: Eric Gutknecht, Continental Sausage, CEO
VICE-CHAIR: David Thomson, Kairoi Residential, VP Private Client Services
TREASURER Patrick Rizzo, Professional Runner
SECRETARY: Evelyn Baker, City of Denver, Deputy Director, Community Planning and Development
PREVIOUS BOARD CHAIR: Julia Richman, State of Colorado
City Representatives
Evelyn Baker, (see above)
Katie Faltys, City of Lakewood, Economic Development
Directors
Anthony Aragon, Western Stock Show
Albus Brooks, Milender White, Vice President of Business Development and Government Affairs
Amber Christopher, Denver Zoo, COO
Allison Kohn, Visit Denver, Director Government and Community Affairs
Jolon Clark, Denver City Council
Mizraim Cordero, United Airlines, Director, State and Local Government Affairs DEN
Zach Detra, Davis Graham Stubbs LLP
Carolina Flores, Denver International Airport, Manager of Legislative Affairs
Chelsea Goodman, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Chris Herndon, Denver City Council
Donna Upson, Cigna Mountain States, Vice President
KEY STAFF
Andrea Dowdy, CEO, 2010+
Creigh Kelley, Race Director, 2006+
Melissa Bissett, Sponsorship, 2012+
Pamelah Maragh, Siteline Events, Festival Operations, 2012+
Alex Ross, 720x, Social Media, Newsletters, and Ambassadors, 2013+
Lindsey Barela, Charity Partners 2019+
Wally Zediker, Runner Relations, Entertainment, Athletes with Disabilities, Mile High Stadium Course, 2013+
Richard Kalasky and Carlos Hill, Expo Managers, 2012+
Kifungua Ma’at, Tribe Inc, Water Stations, 2014+
Lonnie Somers, Ops Director, 2018+
John Dunbar, Food & Refreshment, 2006+
Andrea Furness, Volunteers, 2022+
And More!