Board of Directors


For the Fiscal Year 2010.
Hillary Adams
Alliance Past-President
Cydney and Tom Marsico Family Foundation
With Girls Inc. Since: 2002
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Too many things to name; my family, powder ski days, beautiful sunsets, the Highline Canal, the sunny days.
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Oceanographer, until I found out I get very sea sick.
I Am Most Proud Of: Our children, McKenna (10) and Tyler (7).
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Shocking Pink
Words To Live By: Say what you mean and mean what you say.
Favorite Board Game: Pictionary
Pets: 2 miniature Schnauzers, Maxie and Gracie.
Coffee or Tea: Diet Coke
Worst Job: Bank teller
Barbara M. Baumann
Vice Chair
President, Cross Creek Energy Corporation
Hometown: Denver - I'm a native.
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Be outside skiing, hiking, biking or golfing - or curled up with a book.
I Am Most Proud Of: My son, Peter.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My two grandmothers, one from Montana and the other from Minnesota: together, the best of smart, strong, bold, gracious, caring, and gentle.
Words To Live By: "Life is mostly attitude and timing." -Jerry Jeff Walker
Favorite Board Game: Any and all, but Boggle ranks near the top.
Stacey Baumhauer
Alliance Co-President
Co-Owner of The Egg & I
With Girls Inc. Since: 2000
School(s)/Degree(s): B.A. Business Management, Our Lady of hte Lake University, San Antonio, Texas
Hometown: Lake Charles, Louisianna
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: The "People"
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Social Worker
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Read
I Am Most Proud Of: My daughter, Shayna
Pets: Baron, (german shephard), Skippy (shih-tzu)
Coffee or Tea: Both
JoAnne Bennett
Senior Manager, BKD LLP
With Girls Inc. Since: 2008
Hometown: Taipei, Taiwan
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: The weather.
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Vet
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Spend time with my family (husband, Fred, and my two boys).
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My mother; the strongest woman I know, taught me that perseverance will get you through any obstacle or challenge life throws at you.
Coffee or Tea: Depends (coffee definitely in the morning).
Odette Bent-Buckles
With Girls Inc. Since: 2009
School(s)/Degree(s): University of Colorado, Colorado Springs: BS Accounting
Hometown: Christianna, Jamaica
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Weather
Words To Live By: Keep an untroubled spirit.
Pets: Golden Retriever
Coffee or Tea: Tea
Pet Peeves: Tailgating!!!
Jim Bernsten
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, CoBank
With Girls Inc. Since: 2006
Hometown: Wheat Ridge, Colorado
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My wife, Sally.
Words To Live By: We have all been warmed by fires we did not build.
Pets: One golden-doodle named Opal.
Worst Job: Roughneck on an oil rig.
Carol Bowar
President & CEO, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
With Girls Inc. Since: 2001
School(s)/Degree(s): University of Minnesota, B.A., English Writing, Minor - Political Science; University of Colorado-Boulder, M.A., Education Foundations, Policy & Practice.
Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An astronaut.
I Am Most Proud Of: My work ethic, being positive in the light of difficulty, my ability to laugh.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: Ann-Michelle, my sister Sara, my daughter, Ellie.
Coffee or Tea: Neither - Coke please, even at the crack of dawn.
Pet Peeves: Dirty bars of soap, people who can't merge, mean people.
Worst Job: Toss up between telemarketing for a chimney sweep company, and working at a boarding kennel for dogs and cats.
Job(s) I Wouldn't Do In A Million Years: Working in a pickle packing plant - I couldn't handle the smell, or the monotony.
If I Could Have One Super Power/Talent It Would Be: The gift of healing, but flying would be awesome too!
Linda Brisnehan
VP, Information Technology, Chief Information Officer at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company
With Girls Inc. Since: 2008
Hometown: Denver - I'm a true Denver native.
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Math teacher
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Golf, bike, read and go to sporting events - I'm a big fan of the Avs, Rockies, Broncos and Nuggets.
I Am Most Proud Of: My daughter, Steph, and my son, Brian, and my two beautiful granddaughters, Emma and Katy.
Words To Live By: "People will forget what you did, people will forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou
Coffee or Tea: Definately tea - preferably Starbuck's Chai Tea (non-fat and extra hot).
Worst Job: I truly have never had one - I've enjoyed every job I've ever had.
Marti Brust
SVP and Wealth Advisor
With Girls Inc. Since: 2010
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A professional barrel racer or a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader – pure awesomeness!
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: All the cool Colorado stuff – hike, mountain bike, ski, fish
I Am Most Proud Of: My two amazing boys, Drew and Luke!!
Words To Live By: Do, or do not. There is no try…
Pets: Lola Noodle, a fuzzy little schnoodle
Coffee or Tea: Coffee, please, with a little cream
My Motto: Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars and change the world.
Eliza Buyers, MD
Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Kaiser Permanente
With Girls Inc. Since: 2008
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Fashion designer or architect.
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Mountain bike and do yoga.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My Aunt Charlotte; loving and kind, but tough as nails; age 93 and going strong.
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Dark Chocolate
Words To Live By: "The best things in life aren't things."
Lucy Dinneen
Board Treasurer
Development Partner, Cadence Capital Investments
Profile coming soon.
Andrea Faley
Angelle C. Fouther
Communications Officer forThe Denver Foundation
With Girls Inc. Since: 2010
School(s)/Degree(s): University of Wisconsin – Madison
Bachelor of Business Administration Concentration Marketing, 1988

University of Denver
Masters Certificate of Arts and Culture
Concentration Creative Writing, 2011

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Although the weather in insane, the summer nights are the best. Denver is a great place to raise kids as well.
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A business administrator
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Read, write, spend time with my family.
I Am Most Proud Of: My daughters, how sweet and grounded they are! The ways in which I have grown as a person!
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Chartreuse
Words To Live By: That which you believe is that which becomes your reality!
Favorite Board Game: Scrabble
Pets: Maximillian - a Golden Retriever, German Shepherd mix!
Coffee or Tea: Latte or Chai
Pet Peeves: Pettiness, boastfulness, insecurity
Worst Job: Department store salesperson (I thought it would be fun)
Job(s) I Wouldn't Do In A Million Years: Politics
If I Could Have One Super Power/Talent It Would Be: The gift of gab – being able to talk in depth about any subject to any person for any length of time (my mother had this gift)!
My Motto: Always strive to do what's right.
The Last Time I Challenged Myself: I challenge myself each day in some small way, sometimes in bigger ways.
Amy Fowler
Managing Partner, Lewis & Fowler
With Girls Inc. Since: 2008
Hometown: East Peoria, IL was my hometown; now I consider Colorado my home.
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: The mountains/outdoors - I love to do anything outside!
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Doctor or lawyer.
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Work out and spend time with my boys.
I Am Most Proud Of: Having my 2 boys and starting my own consulting company.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My sister Pat and my Mom.
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Purple
Words To Live By: Pay it forward.
Favorite Food: Pizza/Italian
Coffee or Tea: Neither, water!
Kim Haverly
Director VP Operations, Western Union
With Girls Inc. Since: 2008
School(s)/Degree(s): Southwest Missouri State University - BS in Accounting

Webster University – MBA with emphasis in International Business
Hometown: St. Louis
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Snow skiing all season
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Singer
I Am Most Proud Of: My son
Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes
Worst Job: Car Wash- I lasted 2 days
My Motto: Keep Looking Forward!
Julie Howell
Secretary
Community Volunteer
With Girls Inc. Since: 2007
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A lawyer.
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Spend time enjoying the outdoors with my family.
I Am Most Proud Of: The sale of my company in 2004 - JMT Financial was purchased by Hudson Highland Group, Inc.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: Janet Fogarty, My TEC Chairman.
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Yellow
Favorite Food: Sushi
Pets: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Tabby cat; my son also has 2 geckos.
Coffee or Tea: Coffee please!
Pet Peeves: People who embellish the situation and are not honest.
Worst Job: Shoe salesman
My Motto: Work hard, work smart, and have fun! Life is too short!
The Last Time I Challenged Myself: Currently I am training for the Courage Classic and the Georgetown 1/2 Marathon.
Regina Hutchison
Vice President of Learning & Development, Comcast University
Hometown: Boston - a.k.a. Beantown or "Home of the Winning Sports Teams."
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: Funny and entertaining singer in Las Vegas.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My grandmother - "nana" was so full of wisdom and good advice and helped me learn lots of hard lessons.
Favorite Board Game: Anything with cards involved!
Coffee or Tea: Latte from Starbucks
If I Could Have One Super Power/Talent It Would Be: Taking the pain out of a broken heart.
The Last Time I Challenged Myself: Did two mini tri-athalons in 2007 and 2008 and barely survived!
M. Mashenka Lundberg
Attorney, Holme, Roberts & Owen
Profile coming soon.
Johanna Maes
Doctoral Student Colorado State University, Faculty for the University of Colorado
With Girls Inc. Since: 2008
Hometown: Pueblo, Colorado
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A journalist.
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Go to jazz clubs, play tennis - both with my husband.
I Am Most Proud Of: The spirit & traditions passed along to me by my Dad.
Favorite Food: Mexican!
Pets: One awesome tabby cat named Malone or "Tuna"
Coffee or Tea: STRONG decaf coffee!
Pet Peeves: Arrogance and ignorance.
The Last Time I Challenged Myself: This year when I enrolled in a Ph.D. program.
Pam McCoy
Staff Process Analyst, Qwest
With Girls Inc. Since: 1994
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: Having so many choices and opportunities, whether it's hiking, biking, entertainment, sports, they're all available.
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An astronaut.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: I've had some fantastic friends/mentors throughout my professional experience, women not afraid to speak up when things didn't feel right and those who helped to instill confidence, vision and spirtuality within me.
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Periwinkle - always thought that sounded 'cool'.
Favorite Board Game: Monopoly
Pets: Big Yellow Lab named Morgan.
Elizabeth Paulsen
Shareholder Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
With Girls Inc. Since: 2010
School(s)/Degree(s): B.A., University of Colorado
J.D., University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Hometown: Greeley, CO
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: My family. Both my husband and I grew up on Colorado. Aside from my sister, all of our family is in Colorado. Our children are so lucky to have the relationships they do with their grandparents, as a result.
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An attorney or lawyer (I didn't know they meant the same thing). My parents are both attorneys and I can't remember ever thinking I would be anything else.
Pets: Major. He is an 80 pound, 10 year old Dalmatian. Major is our 3rd Dalmatian and a full member of the family.
Coffee or Tea: Coffee. ½ caf, non-fat latte to be exact.
Carmen Proctor
Owner, Decor&You of Denver
With Girls Inc. Since: 2010
School(s)/Degree(s): MIT - B.S. Civil Engineering

Georgetown Univ. – M.S. Foreign Service
Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: The beautiful sunny days any time of the year
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A doctor
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Play golf, tennis, and if not in Colorado, go boating or to the beach
I Am Most Proud Of: My family and my kids, and how we make each other laugh every day
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Coral reef
Words To Live By: "You can't cross a sea by merely staring into the water."

- Rabindranath Tagore
Favorite Food: Chocolate ice cream
Favorite Board Game: I Spy
Pets: None
Coffee or Tea: COFFEE!!!
Pet Peeves: People who are always complaining – I call them "Eeyores" like in Winnie the Pooh
Worst Job: Working in my college cafeteria… YUCK!
Job(s) I Wouldn't Do In A Million Years: Too many to count...
If I Could Have One Super Power/Talent It Would Be: Flying--I could get to more places faster
My Motto: Intention without action is useless
The Last Time I Challenged Myself: Every single day… every day is new and different in my business, as well as in raising my small children.
Rachel Romero
Business Manager, Seader Custom Metal Works
With Girls Inc. Since: 2007
School(s)/Degree(s): Metropolitan State in Denver
Hometown: Denver, CO
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Sing and play music.
I Am Most Proud Of: My son Lorenzo.
Words To Live By: The only thing you get to take with you when you are gone is what you leave behind.
My Motto: "Sing like no one's listening, love like you've never been hurt, dance like nobody's watching, and live like its heaven on earth."
Shannon Saviers
Chair
President, GrowthLinx, Inc.
With Girls Inc. Since: 2005
Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An actress.
When I'm Not At Work I Like To: Do fun stuff with my 7-year old twins and husband.
I Am Most Proud Of: Developing and running a nationwide, professional mentoring program.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My strong, smart, bold daughter Jill.
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Sea green
Words To Live By: Exceed your native capabilities.
Favorite Food: Tapioca pudding.
Pets: An 11-year old Schnauzer.
Coffee or Tea: Both - I love diversity.
Nancy O. Shea
Past Chair
President/Private Banking, Community Banks of Colorado
Profile coming soon.
Alice Stephens
Alice Stephens Community Volunteer
With Girls Inc. Since: 1991
Favorite Thing About Living In Denver/Colorado: You always know which way is West.
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: A teacher.
I Am Most Proud Of: My family.
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Red
Favorite Food: My mother's fried chicken & cherry pie.
Favorite Board Game: My family plays a lot of dominos.
Pets: 2 Labrador Retrievers, 1 Corgi, 1 cat & 3 horses.
Elizabeth Suárez
Owner, Avanza Business Group, LLC
With Girls Inc. Since: 2008
Hometown: Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
What I Wanted To Be Growing Up: An actress.
I Am Most Proud Of: My daughter, Bianca.
Girl or Woman Who Has Had A Positive Impact On My Life: My Latina mother & Abuela.
If I Were A Crayon, I Would Be: Magenta
Favorite Food: Anything that is Puerto Rican/Cuban - Yuca, Mofongo, Arroz con Pollo, Bistec Encebollado, etc.
My Motto: Take care of your family and community first, because without them you are nobody!
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