Downtown Denver Partnership Announces 2026 Board of Governors and Board of Directors

The Downtown Denver Partnership is pleased to announce its 2026 Board of Directors and Board of Governors; two dynamic groups of civic and business leaders committed to advancing Downtown Denver's continued growth and vitality. 

The Partnership’s 2026 Board brings together expertise from across industries and sectors, united by a shared vision for downtown as the economic and cultural heart of our region. Under the leadership of Board Chair Amy Hansen, these leaders will provide strategic guidance and support for the Partnership's work. 

"My belief in downtown’s bright future has never been stronger, and stepping into the role of Chair for the Downtown Denver Partnership’s Board of Directors at such a pivotal moment is a true honor,” said Amy Hansen, 2026 Board Chair and Office Managing Partner at Polsinelli, “I’m inspired by  the steadfast dedication of the outstanding group of Board members who have joined us this year, as well as those who have continued to lead through their terms in some of our most challenging circumstances.  The 2026-2029 class is made up of leaders with outstanding vision, broad expertise, and deep commitment that will propel downtown into its next chapter. Now is the time for us to step boldly into the future, ensuring that Downtown Denver is a nationally competitive place to do business, live and visit.”  

The Downtown Denver Partnership's Board of Governors provides essential leadership and expertise that drive the work of the Partnership, including the organization’s vision, priorities and major initiatives. As a subset of that board, the Board of Directors direct the tools and resources necessary to deliver best-in-class services, drive proactive policy initiatives and ensure the Partnership continues to drive a downtown that is beautiful, safe, playful and offers economic opportunities for all.  

This year, the Partnership’s boards will guide the organization in priority areas to amplify economic development efforts, begin the implementation of the newly adopted Downtown Area Plan, address perception through storytelling, grow engagement, and advocate for a smart policy environment. 

2026 Board of Directors 

• Amy Hansen, Polsinelli, Chair 

• Albus Brooks, Milender White, Vice Chair 

• Elizabeth Salomon, Highland Square Advisors, Treasurer 

• Traci Lounsbury, Elements, Secretary 

• Kim Kucera, CRL Associates, Policy Chair 

• Dorit Fischer, NAI Shames Makovsky, Past Chair 

• Brianna Borin, Snooze* 

• Jon Buerge, Urban Villages 

• Amy Cara, East West Partners 

• Lori Davis 

• Binh Diep, Slalom* 

• Rhys Duggan, Revesco 

• Kris Gaw, Denver Health* 

• Kevin Kelley, Greenberg Traurig 

• Nathan Lohmeyer, DaVita 

• Kevin McCabe, Newmark* 

• Pat McHenry, City Street Investors 

• Mike Neary, Kroenke* 

• David Sternberg, Brookfield Properties 

• Hollie Velasquez-Horvath, Xcel Energy 

• Elizabeth Whillock, Ovintiv* 

*New to Board of Directors 

2026 Board of Governors 

• Nicole Ament, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck 

• Ivan Anaya, Astucia, LLC 

• Timothy Aragon, Denver Broncos 

• Wade Balmer, The North Face* 

• Thomas Bryan, CHFA* 

• Nick Burns, IMA Financial* 

• Amy Cara, East West Partners 

• Kyle Chism, PCL 

• Mizraim Cordero, United 

• Mark Cornetta, 9News* 

• Sarah Cullen, Sidecar PR* 

• Janine Davidson, Metro State University of Denver 

• Luke Davidson, Land Title Guarantee 

• Marc Dispense, D.A. Davidson & Company 

• Jon Gambrill, Gensler 

• Kayla Garcia, Girls Inc. 

• Fred Glick, Columbia Partners 

• Ray Gonzales, Metro Denver EDC 

• Barbara Grandjean, Husch Blackwell 

• David Haltom, Patrinely 

• Rich Harris, Harris Family Law 

• Tim Higashide, Sakura Square* 

• Polly Jessen, Kaplan Kirsch LLP 

• Debra Johnson, RTD 

• Caroline Kackley, Wells Fargo 

• Adeeb Khan, City and County of Denver 

• Tom Kiler, Spark & Halo 

• Kim Koy, Employers Council 

• Katie Kramer, Boettcher Foundation 

• Peggy Kutchera, JP Morgan Chase* 

• Peter Lauener, Brookfield Properties Development 

• Greg Leonard, Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center 

• Dustin Liljehorn, JE Dunn 

• Peter Lindstrom, Community College of Denver* 

• Derek Longwell, FirstBank* 

• Dana Mack, Kimley Horn 

• Rachel Marion, MB Strategies  

• Scott Martinez, MG Public Affairs 

• Wendy McCray-Benoit, Pricewaterhouse Cooper 

• Martha McGee, Nine Dot Arts 

• Karen McNeil Miller, Colorado Health Foundation 

• Rodney Milton, Urban Land Institute 

• Drea Modugno, Ibotta* 

• Walker Monfort, Colorado Rockies 

• Andy Mountain, GBSM* 

• Lexi Muller, Southwest Airlines 

• Dianne Myles, Human Focused Media 

• Mary Nguyen, Olive and Finch* 

• Sal Nodjomian, Matrix Design Group* 

• Jessica Ostermick, CBRE 

• Chris Payne, Nautical CP 

• Roger Pecsok, Continuum 

• Mahes Prasad, US Bank 

• Malik Robinson, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance 

• Marc Rosenberg, Bank of America* 

• Alan Salazar, Denver Water 

• Elizabeth Salomon, Highland Square Advisors 

• Richard Scharf, VisitDenver 

• Gloria Schoch, VF Corporation 

• Chris Shears, Shears Adkins Rockmore Architects 

• Mark Sidell, Gart Properties 

• Janice Sinden, Denver Center for the Performing Arts 

• David Sternberg, Brookfield Properties 

• Maren Stewart, Taloma Partners 

• Conrad Suszynski, Crescent Real Estate* 

• Jevon Taylor, Greenspaces* 

• Julian Tucker, Thompson* 

• Bill Vitek, Dig Studio 

• Colleen Walker, AHEC 

• Brandon Wilcox, KPMG 

*New to Board of Governors 

Anchored by our board leadership, a cohort of 500 Member companies plays an active role in helping the Downtown Denver Partnership advance our center city. Interested in getting involved with the Downtown Dever Partnership? Learn more at www.downtowndenver.com/membership