The Colorado Police and Fire Athletic Association Board of Directors are strictly voluntary. We strive to put on the best events with quality venues and officiating available. We strive to keep the competitor costs as low as possible by securing quality sponsorships. If you have any concerns or suggestions feel free to contact any state director and we will do our best to answer any questions or address any concerns.

State Board of Directors

All state directors are from various different Police and Fire department from through out the State. This position is voluntary; each director was sponsored by an existing director, and then voted on by the entire board (they must have a majority vote). Each director must serve one year as an associate member to see how dedicated and how they work within the dynamics of the board. Any one interested in being on the board should contact a current member to find out whats involved.

Steve Lawson President stevelawson@cpfaa.org Aurora PD (retired) (720) 851-9108

John Kinne Vice President johnkinne@cpfaa.org Greeley PD

Sharon Sperry Secretary/Treasurer sharonsperry@cpfaa.org Colorado Springs Fire Dept. (spouse) 719-227-1854

Mark Sperry Director marksperry@cpfaa.org Colorado Springs Fire Dept. 719-227-1854

Chris Danos Director chrisdanos@cpfaa.org Gunnison PD (970)641-8240

Steve Nelson Director stevenelson@cpfaa.org Greeley PD 970 353-0016

John Cooke Director johncooke@cpfaa.org Weld County SO

Paul Ortega Director paulortega@cpfaa.org Denver SO 720-865-4029

Shawn Atkins Director shawnatkins@cpfaa.org Colorado Dept of Corrections 719-267-5032

Ted Tedesco Director tedtedesco@cpfaa.org Cunningham Fire (Retired) 303-841-9636

Rick Soares Director ricksoares@cpfaa.org Colorado Dept of Corrections (Retired)

State Coordinators

Each year the games are awarded to different agencies to host, the host agency selects an executive committee with an executive director. The executive committee selects event coordinators to help with organizing each event. The coordinators find and secure venues, the officials, volunteers, and defines any equipment needs. Coordinators oversee the athlete check in and assuring the event runs smoothly. Coordinators are involved in recording results, awarding medals and getting photos during and at the award ceremony.