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Board of Directors



The Board of Directors of the Colorado Governor's Council for Physical Fitness has the overall responsibility to ensure its success and continued operations:
  • Vice President Connie Naumann - Educator
  • Secretary-Treasurer: Susan Kalish - Medical Specialists, Inc.
  • Jeff Taylor - Chairman of Colorado Chapter, National Physique Committee
  • Sue Burke - USTA United States Tennis Association

Current Council Members



  • Brandon Bailey - Coach, Athlete
  • Craig Bannister - Governor's office of Communications
  • Eloise Barrow - The Council on Substance Abuse and Mental Health
  • Don Bendell - Author & Martial Arts Expert
  • Rachael Bennett - Research Associate, University of Colorado at Denver Health Services Center
  • Sue Burke - USTA - State Tennis Rep.
  • Billie Busby - Retired Associate Hospital Director, Ft. Logan Mental Health
  • Bob Carlson - President, Front Range Walkers
  • Andrea Doray - Kleimann Communications GRP
  • Kim Farmer - Mile High Fitness
  • John Flerlage - Pilot Delta, youth hockey coach
  • Stacy Fowler, M.S., C.P.T. - Fitness Celebrity, Owner - ProudCoach Gym
  • Kyle Hanson - Two Medicine Health
  • Michael Hashemi - Webmaster
  • Renee Hopkins - Strategic Marketing Consultant - Cover Colorado
  • Susan Kalish - Medical Specialists, Inc.
  • Bob Kendrick - TV Anchor Ch 9
  • Patricia McConnell - Club Sports Recreation Director at University of Colorado
  • Mark McGoff - Arvada City Councilman
  • Connie Nauman - Jefferson County School District
  • Kim Oliva - Yoga Instructor
  • Debby Ridgell - Arapahoe Library District
  • Cathy Schmelter - Denver Public Schools Wellness Coordinator - Registered Dietician and Author
  • Jaqueline Shumway - Health Educator and The Tai Chi Project
  • Terry Todd - Retired PE Teacher and COAPHERD/AAHPERD Board
  • Jeff Taylor - Chairman of Colorado Chapter, National Physique Committee
  • Coleen Thompson - Graphics Artist
  • *Don Wilson - Honorary member, Retired Physical Education Supervisor, Founder of Shape Up