Apex Park and Recreation District
Board of Directors

(front row left to right) Jim Whitfield, President, Susan Miller, Vice President
(back row left to right) Lee Humrich, Treasurer/Secretary, Jeff Glenn, Ken Harrell
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 and Events.

Jim Whitfield, President – elected in May 2006

13106 W. 59th Place
Arvada, CO 80004
720-205-9607 (cell)

Family: wife Carmen Whitfield, children Sean, 13 and Alex, 10.

Occupation: Managing Director for an Arvada communications company.
What prompted you to run for the board?_I feel I have the leadership skills and experience to help the district’s mission of providing a best-in-class and fiscally responsible recreational program for all ages and organizations.

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 enterprises
• To promote the tremendous benefits of getting and staying active
• To maintain and modernize the district’s infrastructure 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 at Apex Park and Recreation are what makes it a great organization to be associated with.

Susan Miller, Vice President – elected in May 2006

720-334-8251

Family: husband Chris, children Mason, 7, Hayden, 6.

Occupation: She is currently staying at home with her children.

What prompted you to run for the board?
I ran for the board to give back my services to a district that has been so beneficial for my family. I also wanted to have a part in ensuring the quality of facilities and programs continues.

What skills and experience do you bring to the board?
I have over 15 years’ experience working with and on not-for-profit boards. This experience includes budgeting, strategic planning, marketing and fund-raising.

What are your goals for your current board term?
To develop and implement a plan for the future which includes securing funding for ongoing operations as well as future improvements.

What makes Apex PRD stand out from other recreation agencies?
The commitment of the people involved in the district – from staff to volunteers to concerned citizens.

Lee Humrich, Treasurer/Secretary – 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.

Ken Harrell, Board Member – elected in May 2006

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.

Jeff Glenn, Board Member – elected in May 2008

Family: Wife Amy, children Samantha and Nick.

Occupation: Career in home furnishings and real estate.

What prompted you to run for the board?
I ran for the board in order to continue the great work that the current board has done and help meet the needs of the growing district.

What skills and experience do you bring to the board?
I am currently in my second year as President of Arvada Midget Football. I have spent the last several years working with the Apex PRD sports staff and have acquired a general understanding of how the district operates, the personalities involved and their relationship with the city. Being involved with AMFA shows my ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals and drive them to a common goal. Football has given me the opportunity to become closer to the community and not only better understand the needs of the residents, but also that of the employees of Apex Parks and Recreation District.

My involvement has not been limited to football. My family has been actively involved in baseball, basketball and softball for over 30 years. Outside of sports organizations, I am also involved as a volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation; an organization dear to my heart.

What are your goals for your current board term?
I hope to bring some new ideas to drive the continued profitability for the next four years and beyond. In order to continue to meet the needs of all the users, this new board will be facing many challenges. My goal is to ensure that citizens of all ages are represented and that their needs are met. From pee-wees to seniors, I will listen and respond to the needs to the best of my ability.

What makes Apex PRD stand out from other recreation agencies?
The staff and their dedication to the community they serve.