Board of Directors
Apex Park and Recreation District
Board of Directors
(front row left to right) Bob Loveridge, Jim Whitfield, President, Jeff Glenn, Vice President
(back row left to right) Ken Harrell, Treasurer/Secretary, Lee Humrich
Board meetings are scheduled for the first and third Thursday of every month.
To read about or comment on current board and district issues, or to view agendas, past meeting minutes and cancellations and postponements, go to the News.
Jim Whitfield, President – elected in May 2010
13106 W. 59th Place
Arvada, CO 80004
720-205-9607 (cell)
Family: wife Carmen Whitfield, children Sean, 15 and Alex, 13.
Occupation: VP/Managing Director for Hi Country Wire and Telephone.
What prompted you to run for the board? I feel I have the leadership skills and experience to help the district’s mission of being Arvada’s #1 source for recreation, fitness, and fun for for all ages and organizations while also being fiscally responsible.
What skills and experience do you bring to the board?
I have good technical and business skills and experience. I like to initiate projects and work with people to make things thrive and succeed. Being a participant on Vision 2020, I helped establish the future priorities of the district. My family and I are users of district programs and facilities, and I worked for the district as a teenager.
What are your goals for your current board term?
My goals are to help the district:
- To maximize the value of the district’s assets and recreational program offerings to all ages and organizations
- To promote the tremendous benefits of getting and staying active and having fun
- To maintain and modernize the district’s infrastructure, brand and social presence at a minimum cost and lower utility expenses
- To work with the County, City of Arvada, and other agencies to offer shared-services for the betterment of the community.
- To review and approve the annual budget
What makes Apex PRD stand out from other recreation agencies?
The staff and volunteers at Apex Park and Recreation are what makes it a great organization to be associated with.
Jeff Glenn, Vice President – elected in May 2010
Family: Wife Amy, daughter Samantha (17) and son Nicholas (14)
Occupation: Independent Furniture Manufacturer Representative
What prompted you to run for the board?
I ran in 2008 to further the great work the past board had accomplished. I also saw the position as an opportunity to give back to the district I have been using since 1969.
What skills and experience do you bring to the board?
My two years of experience on the board has been a wonderful learning experience for me. I continue to learn and gain valuable on the job experience every day being a part of this organization. My ability to work and interact with a wide range of people from very different perspectives has proved to be quite valuable to me on this board.
What are your goals for your current board term?
We have some pretty important issues to decide in the very near future. The changes at our Garrison Street facility and finding new homes for those programs is key to our future success both financially as well as in terms of providing for the growing needs of the district. My main goal for my remaining term is to see this project get completed. All the while taking the other challenges that are on the horizon.
What makes Apex PRD stand out from other recreation agencies?
Without question the wonderful staff we have. From the top on down this is a dedicated top notch group of people who care about our district. The other part of that is our great facilities. The Apex Center is a world class facility.
Ken Harrell, Treasurer/Secretary – elected in May 2010
7763 Noble Street
Arvada, CO 80007
303-403-2518
Family: wife Rosemary Harrell and daughter Christine, 23.
Occupation: business owner.
What prompted you to run for the board?
We recently lost about 50-plus years of experience on the board, so I felt that from an experience standpoint we needed to fill some of those vacancies with someone who has been in the district and worked with the board members who are staying, in order to keep some continuity.
What skills and experience do you bring to the board?
Membership on the Apex Foundation board of directors, chair of bond issue groups in 1998 and 2003. Being as involved as I have been over the last eight-plus years, I know the issues that the board has had to work with from a financial and management standpoint.
What are your goals for your current board term?
To move forward with the renovation and repair of Apex facilities, making them more inviting places with increased numbers of patrons; and to work toward more effective and productive relationships with other area government entities.
What makes Apex PRD stand out from other recreation agencies?
The district’s unique combination of programs and activities, presented by an enthusiastic and skilled staff.
Lee Humrich, Board Member – elected in May 2008
7026 Dudley Drive
Arvada CO 80004
303-962-3204
Family: My wife Judy and I have a family of 3 sons and 1 daughter, Tim, Scot, Mark and Wendy. They have blessed us with 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Great family!
Occupation: I own Trust Hall Insurance Services Inc. in Arvada, which provides for all lines of family and business insurance.
What prompted you to run for the board?
I served on the North Jeffco 20/20 citizens study group. I learned firsthand the great organization and staff that the district provides to the families of Arvada. I was encouraged to run by the board members and friends of the district. I welcomed the opportunity to serve.
What skills and experience do you bring to the board?
I feel I have been preparing for this for a long time, having served on several boards for a wide variety of organizations for the past 25 years. Experience is a good teacher.
What are your goals for your current board term?
I will be a good listener and represent the families of the district with hard work and integrity. I will work to build consensus with fellow board members and staff, to communicate with and develop a good working relationship with City of Arvada. I will also work to develop a budget and plan of action for rebuilding the Garrison facility.
What makes Apex PRD stand out from other recreation agencies?
What makes us the best – great staff and great facilities! Numerous awards, including two national Gold Medal awards, also demonstrate peer recognition of the district as the best there is in the nation.
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