Executive Director – Colette Carey
Colette has been a member of the Greater Park Hill Community Board of Directors (representing District 10) for over ten years. She has also acted as Communications Director for the Save Open Space efforts to preserve the Conservation Easement on the former Park Hill Golf Course. She is long time Park Hill resident, formerly the Vice President of Marketing Operations for AXS TV (a Denver-based, national cable and satellite network) reporting directly to CEO Mark Cuban and acting as lead publicist for legendary newsman Dan Rather. She’s an avid follower of the Colorado Avalanche and a very devoted dog Mom to Henry and Cricket.
Board of Governors
The Greater Park Hill Community board is comprised of representatives from 10 districts, six at-large representatives and appointed committee chairpersons. Representatives are elected every October during the annual meeting.
If you have an issue you would like to discuss about the neighborhood, contact your board representative. Many representatives prefer to be contacted through the GPHC office at 303-388-0918 or info@greaterparkhill.org.
We have vacancies! If you’re interested in being on GPHC’s board of governors or chairing a committee, please send an email to chair@greaterparkhill.org.
Board Officers
Board Chair – Shane Sutherland
Mr. Sutherland is retired and spends his time taking care of his family, dogs, household and volunteering. In 2014, he began volunteering for the GPHC Weekend Food program and has since devoted much of the last six years working to preserve Park Hill’s fabled history and its smaller houses. Contact Shane at chair@greaterparkhill.org.
Secretary – Bernadette Kelly
Ms. Kelly is a construction project manager for Jefferson County Public Schools. As secretary, she attends and maintains minutes for Board/Community and Executive Committee meetings. Contact Bernadette via the GPHC office.
Treasurer – Heather Shockey
Ms. Shockey is a human resources professional. She is also becoming more involved in being a neighborhood leader with the Sustainable Neighborhood Network. Contact Heather via the GPHC office.
District Representatives
District 1 - Kevin Doyle
Kevin, a proud fourth generation Colorado native, embodies deep roots in Denver’s heritage. A graduate of Colorado State University, he has spent over 25 years as a dedicated mortgage professional, helping countless Colorado families achieve their homeownership dreams. His commitment to his community extends beyond his career, as he actively serves in multiple leadership and volunteer roles, including with the Overlook at Park Hill RNO and HOA, KOC 5161, and the Rose Patient Ambulatory Infusion Board. Kevin’s dedication to his neighbors and state is reflected in his lifelong service and leadership. Kevin and his wife, Sherri, moved to Park Hill in 2002, just before the birth of their son, Jack, in 2003, and daughter, Morgan, in 2006. Since joining his HOA board in 2006, Kevin has worked tirelessly to protect and improve his neighborhood for 17 years. With the help of GPHC, Kevin formed the OPH RNO and successfully filed resolutions and participated in a grassroots movement that saved Park Hill Golf Course and the Overlook at Parkhill Community. As representative for District 1, Kevin hopes to continue his efforts to preserve open space in Park Hill and engage in new opportunities that GPHC offers to serve his neighbors. Contact Kevin at Kevin@DillonMortgage.com or 303-668-0802.
District 2 - Brenda Morrison
Brenda is a policy and public participation professional specializing in designing and implementing creative public engagement processes and programs to better serve residents about important public issues. During her term on the board, Ms. Morrison hopes to encourage more involvement and events north of MLK and ensure that all residents in Park Hill have access to the Greater Park Hill News, our award-winning newspaper. Contact Brenda at brenda@civicinnovators.net.
District 3 - Heather Shockey
See bio above.
District 4 - Vacant
District 5 - Bernadette Kelly
See bio above.
District 6 - Vacant
District 7 - Jon Bowman
Mr. Bowman is retired from KDVR FOX31/CH2. He works with Five Points News and Brother Jeff to keep the free flow of information alive in Denver. His stated role is to keep neighbors up on current issues facing our neighborhood. Contact Jon at 720.448.5551 or Ibjb14@yahoo.com.
District 8 - Nam Henderson
Nam works for Children’s Hospital Colorado. He spends his free time time biking, gardening and volunteering with local nonprofits, including GrowLocalColorado, Historic Denver and the HighLine Canal Conservancy. Before moving to Park Hill, he was a member of the Congress Park Neighbors RNO and its CPNGT (Congress Park Neighbors Green Team), where he helped launch the first (2016) annual Earth Day event at Capitol Heights Presbyterian and worked on its successful 2016 application for the City of Denver’s Sustainable Neighborhoods Program. Now that he has settled into Park Hill, he looks forward to working with all his GPHC neighbors on our Sustainable Neighborhood efforts here. Contact Nam at namhenderson@hotmail.com.
District 9 - Dr. Terry Brewick
A 40 year resident of Park Hill whose gardens have been on the Park Hill Garden Tour twice.
He represents district 9 where his practice, Oneida Park Dental Studio is located.
He has served and held leadership roles in many organizations, including the Metropolitan Denver Dental Association, The Colorado Dental Association Foundation, and The Alexander Foundation.
Dr. Brewick was a two-term president of The Pierre Fauchard Academy and a past president of The Pierre Fauchard Academy Leadership Foundation. The accomplishment he is most proud of was founding The Howard Dental Center.
Dr. Brewick is happily married. He and his husband Rick are proud owners of an American Kennel Club Grand Champion Samoyed, Oakley.
District 10 - James Korn
Bio Pending.
At-Large Board Members:
At-Large – Maria Flora
Maria is a retired attorney. She and her husband have lived in Park Hill more than 40 years, raising two children who attended Blessed Sacrament and DPS schools. She enjoys walking around the neighborhood, gardening, camping, hiking, bicycling and skiing. She is the Chair of GPHC’s Parks and Open Space Committee, as well as a co-chair of the Block-workers Committee. Contact Maria via the GPHC office.
At-Large – Bruce Campbell
Bio coming soon.
At-Large – Tracey MacDermott
Tracey is the clinical trials manager of the department of surgery at the CU School of Medicine. She has served on the board for many years, including several years as Board Chair. Contact Tracey through the GPHC office.
At-Large – Louis Plachowski
Louis is owner/managing broker of the real estate company, DenverWelcomeHome.com LLC. Contact Louis at 720.425.3768 or louis@denverwelcomehome.com.
At-Large – Mona Estrada
Mona is a retired public school teacher and now currently enjoys subbing in Denver Public Schools. She’s been a theatre teacher, performer, director and writer. She feels blessed to have lived in the Park Hill community for the past 21 years. She’s looking forward to making a positive difference in our community. Contact Mona through the GPHC office.
At-Large – Shane Sutherland
See bio above.
GPHC Committee Chairs:
Finance Chair – Heather Shockey
See bio above.
Fundraising Chair – Terry Brewick
Parks & Open Space Chair – Maria Flora
See bio above.
Church Delegates:
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church – Betsy Boudreau
Park Hill United Methodist Church - Jacqui Shumway
Jacqui Shumway runs The Tai Chi Project at Living Younger Longer Institute Clinic with her husband, Joe Brady. She is also the Park Hill site coordinator for OLLI at DU. Her dedication to the joy of active living is evident as she returns to GPHC’s board with her latest project: “Park Hill, The Beautiful” — a community program stemming from her Dr. MLK, Jr Marade award-winning program “Get to Cleanin’ – Remembering Memphis.” Jacqui’s many careers include mother, Bike Depot/Park Hill Family Bike Rides organizer, drummer, adjunct professor, GVP and community activist. Her motto is: “Only hang out with folks who like to have fun getting things done,” because, as Carole King says, “You’ve got to get up every morning with a smile on your face, and show the world all the love in your heart!”