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A Denver native and Park Hill resident whose great-great-grandfather also built homes in Park Hill, Lori has a professional background in food journalism, local government, public relations and the nonprofit sector. She has a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego and an M.A. in journalism from the University of Colorado, Boulder. A lover of books, traveling, international food (especially Ethiopian), cooking, gardening, decking out her house with seasonal decorations, fly-fishing, farmers’ markets, 80s music and dancing when no one is watching, Lori oversees the day-to-day operations at GPHC and engages in the long-term vision for the organization. Contact Lori at director@greaterparkhill.org or 303-388-0918.

Executive Director – Lori Midson

A Denver native and Park Hill resident whose great-great-grandfather also built homes in Park Hill, Lori has a professional background in food journalism, local government, public relations and the nonprofit sector. She has a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego and an M.A. in journalism from the University of Colorado, Boulder. A lover of books, traveling, international food (especially Ethiopian), cooking, gardening, decking out her house with seasonal decorations, fly-fishing, farmers’ markets, 80s music and dancing when no one is watching, Lori oversees the day-to-day operations at GPHC and engages in the long-term vision for the organization. Contact Lori at director@greaterparkhill.org or 303-388-0918.

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

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.

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.
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.

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.
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.

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

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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 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.
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 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.  
See bio above.

District 3 - Heather Shockey

See bio above.
District 4 - Vacant

District 4 - Vacant

See bio above.
District 5 - Bernadette Kelly
See bio above.
District 6 - Vacant

District 6 - Vacant

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 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.
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 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 - Vacant

District 9 - Vacant

Colette is the vice president of marketing operations at AXS TV and the publicity chair for Adaptive Spirit, the largest single funding source for the US Paralympic Alpine, Nordic, Snowboard and Biathlon teams. She’s also a diehard Colorado Avalanche fan and a devoted dog Mom. As the District 10 representative, her goal is to foster the Park Hill community spirit and to keep her neighbors informed and active. Contact Colette via the GPHC office.

District 10 - Colette Carey

Colette is the vice president of marketing operations at AXS TV and the publicity chair for Adaptive Spirit, the largest single funding source for the US Paralympic Alpine, Nordic, Snowboard and Biathlon teams. She’s also a diehard Colorado Avalanche fan and a devoted dog Mom. As the District 10 representative, her goal is to foster the Park Hill community spirit and to keep her neighbors informed and active. Contact Colette via the GPHC office.

At-Large Board Members:

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 – 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.
Bio coming soon.

At-Large – Bruce Campbell

Bio coming soon.
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 – 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.
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 – 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.
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 – 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.
See bio above.

At-Large – Shane Sutherland

See bio above.

GPHC Committee Chairs:

Blockworkers Chair – Vacant

Building Services Chair – Vacant

Building Services Chair – Vacant

Community Planning Chair – Colette Carey

See bio above.

Community Safety Chair – Vacant

Education Chair – Vacant

Finance Chair – Heather Shockey

See bio above.

Fundraising Chair – Vacant

Health & Human Services Chair – Vacant

Human Resources Chair – Vacant

Property Use Chair – Vacant

Property Use Chair – Vacant

Public Information Chair – Vacant

Rick Medrick is the founder and director of Colorado-based Outdoor Leadership Training Seminars (OLTS) and former owner of Arkansas River Tours. He’s been part of the graduate faculty in Adventure Education and Sustainability Education at Prescott College (Arizona) for more than 20 years. His primary commitment is to connect humans, young and old, with nature for physical, mental and spiritual benefits. This connection seeks to address issues of climate change, community development, social justice and equity. He’s lived in Park Hill for more than 50 years. He can be reached at rmedrick@olts-bt.com or 303 320-0372.

Youth Services Chair – Rick Medrick

Rick Medrick is the founder and director of Colorado-based Outdoor Leadership Training Seminars (OLTS) and former owner of Arkansas River Tours. He’s been part of the graduate faculty in Adventure Education and Sustainability Education at Prescott College (Arizona) for more than 20 years. His primary commitment is to connect humans, young and old, with nature for physical, mental and spiritual benefits. This connection seeks to address issues of climate change, community development, social justice and equity. He’s lived in Park Hill for more than 50 years. He can be reached at rmedrick@olts-bt.com or 303 320-0372.
Diversity Chair

Diversity Chair

Parks & Open Space Chair – Maria Flora

See bio above.
Preservation Chair

Preservation Chair

Transportation/Safety Chair – Bridget Walsh

Photo and bio coming soon.

Church Delegates:

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church – Betsy Boudreau

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church – Betsy Boudreau

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!”

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!”

Executive Director Column: October 2024

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Fall into Step as We Celebrate Autumn with Events Galore

 

Every year the Home Tour & Street Fair takes the wind (temporarily) out of my sails. I imagine our tremendous Home Tour & Street Fair volunteers — the spines of this annual event — feel similarly. It’s hard work. That said, there is such a palpable sense of accomplishment, satisfaction and pride on the part of all of us who work in tandem to ensure the Home Tour & Street Fair connects our community, fulfills our sponsors and vendors and raises funds to propel Greater Park Hill Community, Inc. (GPHC) forward. To each and every one of you who lent a hand (or two), contributed your time and talent, donated financial and in-kind sponsorships, eschewed the Bronco game to tour the five magnificent homes and supported our street fair vendors, thank you!

 

Now that the first signals of Autumn have arrived, I’m breathing a sigh of re…leaf that summer’s scorch is finally morphing into brisk breezes, frolicking leaves and crimson foliage. I’m also looking forward to the weeks and months ahead, which are chock-block with GPHC events and programming.

Our annual board meeting, which we highly encourage you to attend, is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 3 at City Park Tavern at City Park Golf Course. The festivities begin at 6 p.m. with a reception (beer, wine and food will be provided) followed by a presentation highlighting our accomplishments over the past year, a bestowal of awards honoring our volunteers and community members, plus board elections for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 and three at-large seats. If you’d like to run for a board position, vote in the board election or simply attend the meeting as an onlooker, you’ll find all the details at greaterparkhill.org/join-us/annual-meeting.

 

Following the annual board meeting is the third annual Park Fall Community Fall Festival on Sunday, October 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the City of Axum Park. The free, family-friendly gathering celebrates the 275 all-volunteer block-workers who bundle and deliver the award-winning Greater Park Hill News. Bring the kids for face-painting, games, bubbles, food and more.

 

In November, we trot towards our yearly Thanksgiving Giveaway. We anticipate distributing upwards of 10,000 pounds of Turkey Day fixings to 500 food-insecure families, seniors and students. We’ll start requesting donations of both funds, Walmart gift cards and food in the coming weeks as we prepare to feed even more struggling families this year. Please consider supporting this huge endeavor as you plan your holiday giving and food drives. We’ll also have multiple volunteer opportunities to assist with sorting, organizing, assembling, distributing and delivering food boxes throughout the month of November. Watch our website and Facebook page for updates.

 

GPHC Membership

GPHC is a membership-based organization, and the more members we have, the bolder and more persuasive our collective voice becomes. To renew your GPHC membership — or to become a GPHC member — sign up at https://greaterparkhill.org/join-us/become-a-member/ or drop off a check (and say hello) at our office, located at 2823 Fairfax Street. We look forward to serving you as a valued member of GPHC, listening to your ideas and input and working collaboratively on projects, programs and issues.

Thank you, as always, to our current members, donors and volunteers for your kindness, in-kind and financial contributions and involvement and dedication to GPHC. You are deeply appreciated.

 

With gratitude,

Annual Reports

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