BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
CHAIR: Eric Gutknecht, Continental Sausage, CEO
VICE-CHAIR: Zach Detra, Davis Graham Stubbs LLP
TREASURER Patrick Rizzo, Professional Runner
SECRETARY: Evelyn Baker, City of Denver, Deputy Director, Community Planning and Development
PREVIOUS BOARD CHAIR:
City Representatives
Evelyn Baker, City of Denver (see above)
Allysen Santilli, City of Lakewood, Community Resources
Directors
Anthony Aragon, Western Stock Show
Albus Brooks, Milender White, Vice President of Business Development and Government Affairs
Tate Carpenter, Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs
Jimmy Johnson, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Senior Director of Animal Health
TBD, Visit Denver
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
Donna Upson, Cigna Mountain States, Vice President
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!