Annual Meeting - Board Candidates
All current members are being asked to vote to elect 2019-2021 Board members. The following new candidates have been selected by the Governance Committee and approved by the Board to be presented to members for terms beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2021.
David Norwood was appointed to the Board in September of 2017 and has served as a director, a member of the Finance Committee, and currently as Treasurer of The Arc. Under his leadership, the Finance & Investment committee has made significant changes to The Arc’s investment policy that positions us well for the future. Dave is the Denver Downtown Market President for Sunflower Bank and an active volunteer in our community, working with The Action Center and the Jefferson County Economic Development Council for many years. The Arc holds a special interest for him, as he is very close to his brother-in-law, who has an I/DD.
Connor Stanley is a shift supervisor at Starbucks, having graduated from University of Colorado – Denver with a BA degree in Communications, with an emphasis in public relations and conflict resolution. Connor has a younger sibling with autism, and lives with his family in Arvada. He has a passion to be of service to others and to be a representative for and advance the cause of those in the I/DD community. Connor has watched his family navigate the system for his brother and seeks to improve the ways to access services and to bring his unique and positive perspective to The Arc, in order to best serve the community. He has been described by those who know him as a determined and passionate leader and a mentor, with a unique ability to resolve conflicts and to work with others.
Sharon Yee is IT Manager for First Bank and has 20 years of experience in the information technology field. "Be the change you wish to see in the world." Sharon cites this Gandhi quote as a guide for her direction in life. She works to make a difference in our community. Sharon will bring to the Board her success in leading teams and engaging people. She is currently involved with the First Bank Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She lives and works in Jefferson County.
The following seated Board members are standing for re-election for terms beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2021. Although both Board members have reached their term limits, The Arc’s bylaws allow for continued service under Article VIII, Section 3, Terms of Office:
Board members who have reached the 8-year term limit may be re-nominated to serve on the Board upon nomination by the Governance Committee and election by the Membership; however, at no time may the percentage of such Board members exceed 25% of the total number of Board members.
Helen Pietranczyk has served on The Arc’s Board since 2011 and currently serves as President. Helen not only leads our Board of Directors, but also serves as our chapter representative on the Board of The Arc of Colorado. She has provided additional leadership over the years through serving as Vice President, Finance & Investment Committee Chair, and as a member of the Governance and Executive Committees. Helen is the parent of an adult daughter with developmental disabilities and brings her essential parent perspective to Board discussions while still being able to focus on the needs of The Arc and people with I/DD in our community. She is currently employed by Genesee Commercial Group, LLC as their office manager.
Mark Lancaster has served on our Board since 2011 and has been a strong voice for self-advocates. For the past 3 years, he has served as our Guardianship Committee Chair, and also is actively engaged in our SPARC Awards Committee. Mark has a keen interest in The Arc’s investments and has been an active participant in Board discussions on our investment strategy and performance. Currently employed by Sprouts, Mark also worked for Jefferson County Public Schools for more than 30 years. He provides valuable insights to the Board based on his experience.
