Chair: Mark Hellerstein
Before retiring in 2006 (the same year Ernst & Young named him national Entrepreneur of the Year in Energy, Mining and Chemicals) Mark Hellerstein was leading a dual life as head of one of the nation’s top companies, and a ventriloquist who gave “Puppets and Strings on Things” performances for both children and adults. Mark was President & CEO of St. Mary Land & Exploration Company for 15 years. During that time St. Mary was frequently named "top performing company" by Fortune Magazine, Forbes, and Business Week. In addition to serving as DCAC’s board chair, Mark volunteers his time as a professional puppeteer to the Denver Safe from the Start program for at-risk pre-schoolers.

Vice Chair: Gary Hoover, Esq.
Gary Hoover is vice president of marketing and sales for Alexander Capital Management Group, which is owned by CoBiz Financial. Gary brings a unique combination of business and legal expertise as a baseball league general counsel, former child abuse prosecutor, and business owner.  Gary earned an MBA from the University of Denver, a juris doctorate from California Western School of Law, and bachelor of science degree in aviation management from Metropolitan State College.

Treasurer: Matthew Hogan, Esq.
Matt is an attorney with the law firm of Sherman & Howard, where he specializes in public financing. He was board chair from 2003-2008, during which time he helped transform DCAC from a small and struggling nonprofit into a two-building assessment and treatment center with a growing reputation. As an “unsung hero who has done extraordinary things to make the city a better place,” Matt was named one of Denver’s “150” in honor of the city’s 150th birthday in 2008.

Secretary: Amy Brimah, Esq.
Amy has been a transactional attorney since 2000 and has been a member-manager of her firm, Brimah & Eisenhuth, since 2006.  She currently represents a number of businesses and individuals in a variety of real estate and corporate transactions.  Amy joined the board in 2001 and is currently serving as secretary.  

Debbie Besaw
Debbie has been in business-to-business marketing for the past 15 years and has worked in technology marketing with EMC since 1999. She currently leads program and field marketing for EMC’s global consulting division. As a DCAC board member since 2002, Debbie has served in various roles in the areas of fund raising, public relations, marketing, and branding.

Ledge Brady
Now president of his own company, Stafford Construction, Ledge began his career in 1973 after graduating from Colorado College with a degree in mathematics. He learned the business from the ground up, beginning as a carpenter framing condominiums, and progressing to complex projects such as nationally registered historic buildings in Larimer Square, retail centers, industrial developments, medical buildings and surgery centers, and multi-family housing. 

Jennifer Eiteljorg
Jennifer is a shareholder in Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck's Real Estate Group where she represents lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions, acquisitions, dispositions and loan restructuring. Jennifer is originally from Philadelphia, and she is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and Colorado. She is a member of the Colorado Women's Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association, and lives with her husband and two children in Stapleton.

David Fisher
Division Chief David Fisher was appointed in 2003 by Denver Police Chief Whitman to lead the Criminal Investigations Division.  As division chief he manages the Crimes Against Persons Bureau, Property Crimes Bureau, Crime Laboratory Bureau and Vice/Drug Control Bureau. David joined the Denver Police Department in 1986. He is a Denver resident and holds a bachelors of science degree.

Coates Lear
Coates Lear is an enforcement attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  A native of Washington, D.C., he moved to Denver in 2001 and practiced law with the international firm of Hogan & Hartson before joining the SEC in 2007.  Coates received his law degree from the University of Virginia and a bachelor's degree from Amherst College.  He has served on the board since 2005.

Karen Loeb
Karen is currently teaching leadership classes for undergraduates and MBA students at the Daniels School of Business, University of Denver. Karen holds master’s and doctorate degrees in human development from Harvard University. Her 29-year career covers both academics and industry, and her volunteer involvement includes her local synagogue and Jewish day school, the Colorado Ballet, and numerous Rotary activities.

Floyd Trujillo
Floyd is President and CEO of Conquest Energy and has been an active member of the Oil and Gas Community for over thirty years. Since joining the board in 2003, he has combined his marketing expertise and history of working with his peers in oil and gas industry to introduce the DCAC to many new supporters. Floyd has played a key role in generating funding from the Oil and Gas Community in support of the DCAC’s new house. Floyd also served as treasurer and was previously awarded with the Outstanding Board Member award for his efforts. Floyd's prior contributions include writing, funding and co-producing a public service announcement that can be viewed by clicking here.

Casey Tynan
Casey is an associate producer in the Commercial Lines unit of the Van Gilder insurance company with expertise in the automotive industry, restaurants and distributorships. A native of Colorado, Casey is dedicated to providing his network of insurance clients with the highest level of customer service—and he brings that same commitment to his volunteer board service with DCAC. Casey graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts degree.