The National Western Center Authority is a Colorado nonprofit that will program, operate and maintain the campus. The actions of the Authority are guided by a 13-person board of directors.
Voting board members include: nine mayoral appointees, which include two voting Globeville, Elyria or Swansea residents. Our partners at Colorado State University and the National Western Stock Show appoint two representatives respectively. The city’s chief financial officer serves as treasurer of the board and is a non-voting member. The board meets on the third Thursday of every month.
Inquire about becoming a mayor-appointed board member by visiting Denver’s boards and commissions page.
With questions or to request board materials, contact Alexi Palazzari a.palazzari@nationalwesterncenter.com
The full board generally meets on the third Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. Meetings are subject to change.
Visit our calendar to view all upcoming meetings of the board and its committees.
See description and board leadership above.
Board Minutes (PDF)
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Generally meets the third Thursday of the month at 8 a.m. Meetings are subject to change.
Evaluates potential campus partnerships and services, and advises campus partners and the Authority CEO of such opportunities.
Chair: Robb Brown
Members: Kelly Leid, Paul Andrews, Steve McCarthy, Bill Mosher
With questions or to request board materials, contact Alexi Palazzari a.palazzari@nationalwesterncenter.com
Meeting Agendas:
2025
2024
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Generally meets every other Wednesday at 4pm. Meetings are subject to change.
Leads discussion and exploration of community investment opportunities and potential community prospects and may work toward a community benefits agreement.
Chair: Ernest House
Members: Sandra Ruiz
View the community benefits guiding principles (PDF), adopted in 2019.
With questions or to request board materials, contact Alexi Palazzari a.palazzari@nationalwesterncenter.com
Meeting Agendas:
2025 – *Please note – meetings have moved to every other month
2024
2023
2022
Generally meets the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. Meetings are subject to change.
Follows the requirements of the National Western Center’s Framework Agreement with respect to budgeting, audit, and financial matters, and performs related duties.
Chair: Nicole Doheny
Members: John Ikard, Tony Frank, Doug Jones
With questions or to request board materials, contact Alexi Palazzari a.palazzari@nationalwesterncenter.com
Meeting Agendas:
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