Council Member Reflections: Norm Steen
Norm Steen, Former County Commissioner, Teller County Pikes Peak Regional Council member since 2014 Norm Steen joined the Pikes Peak Regional Council in March of 2014.…
Council Member Reflections: Laurie Stolen
Laurie Stolen, Former Behavioral Health Services Director for Larimer County North Regional Council member since 2019 Laurie Stolen joined the North Regional Council in 2019. Her…
Council Member Reflections: Greg Felt
Greg Felt, County Commissioner, Chaffee County Central Peaks Council member since 2021 Greg Felt joined the Central Peaks Regional Council in September 2021, which was focused…
Forum for Civic Advancement: Fostering Civic Health Through Education and Dialogue
Since its inception in 2002, El Pomar’s Forum for Civic Advancement has been a cornerstone of civic engagement in the Pikes Peak region. Dedicated to enhancing…
Fields of Growth: Rettie Knowlton’s Journey from Farm Roots to Fellowship and Ranch Stewardship
Rettie Duke Knowlton, Fellowship Class of 2016, grew up in Elizabeth, Colorado, a rural community where her love for the outdoors and ranching blossomed. Surrounded by…
2024 Statewide Meeting
El Pomar’s Statewide Meeting brings together more than 70 local leaders, each serving on one of the Foundation’s 11 regional councils, along with philanthropic leaders and…
Honoring 25 Years of Excellence: The Contributions of Matt Carpenter, Mike Buth, and Connie Rickard to El Pomar Foundation
Matt Carpenter, Mike Buth, and Connie Rickard all recently reached a major milestone at El Pomar Foundation, having each dedicated 25 years of their careers to…
Home(s)
“You are the first person I’ve met from Wyoming!” has been the most common response I receive when asked where I am from. The state’s 307…
Authentic Leadership: The Importance of Representation
Growing up as a queer Latino immigrant, I always felt like I had to code-switch into a different person when I was around others, as though…
Leadership Driven by Community
I always imagined a leader as someone with a loud voice, strong personality, and solidified plans and opinions; someone with the power to push their mission…