BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Executive Committee

CHAIR:  Chris Herndon, Herndon Leadership Institute 

VICE-CHAIR: Eric Gutknecht, Continental Sausage, CEO

TREASURER  Eric Gutknecht, Continental Sausage, CEO

COMMUNITY: Patrick Rizzo, Professional Runner

SECRETARY:   Evelyn Baker

PREVIOUS BOARD CHAIR: Zach Detra, Davis Graham

City Representatives

Evelyn Baker, City of Denver (see above)

Allysen Santilli, City of Lakewood, Community Resources

Directors  

Tate Carpenter, Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs

Ryan Castle, Walker & Dunlop

Jolon Clark, City of Denver, Parks and Recreation

Mizraim Cordero, United Airlines, Director, State and Local Government Affairs DEN

Carolina Flores, City of Denver,  Deputy Director of Legislation and Policy – Dept of Finance

Chelsea Goodmen, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Chris Herndon, Herndon Leadership Institute

Jimmy Johnson, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Senior Director of Animal Health

Joel O’Hair, KPMG

Donna Upson, Cigna Mountain States, Vice President

Patrick Walton,  Visit Denver, Director Government Relations

Darrell Watson, Denver City Council

 

 

KEY STAFF

Andrea Dowdy, CEO, 2010+

Lonnie Somers, Race Director, 2006+

Melissa Bissett, Sponsorship, 2012+

Pamelah Maragh, Siteline Events, Festival Operations, 2012+

Dr. Jennell Kopp, Medical Director, 2015+

Alex Ross, 720x, Social Media, Newsletters, and Ambassadors, 2013+

Lindsey Barela, Charity Partners Manager, 2019+

Wally Zediker, Runner Relations, Entertainment, Athletes with Disabilities,  2013+

Richard Kalasky and Carlos Hill, Expo Managers, 2012+

John Dunbar, Food & Refreshment, 2006+

Colleen Ferraira, PR Manager, 2020+

Kifungua Ma’at, Water Station Manager, 2014+

Vicki Dunbar, Volunteer Manager, 2023+

Creigh Kelley, Race Director Emeritus, Announcer, 2006+

And More!