The Progressive 15 organization advocates for policy and legislation benefitting 15 counties in Northeastern Colorado. Formed in 2001, it has a board of directors representing each county and committees focused on key issues. Progressive 15 aims to be an active, diverse membership organization that shapes public policy, enhances economic viability and quality of life through advocacy, relationship building, and acting as a resource for the region.

1. 15 Counties
Established 2001

2. Advocating and
affecting
legislation and
policy for the
economic
vitality and
quality of life
for the citizens
of our 15 county
area since 2001

3. Board of Directors
Chair Barry Gore Adams County Economic Development
Secretary Nancy Berges Highline Electric, Phillips County
Vice Chair/
Treasurer Laura Teague Morgan County Commissioner
Past Chair David Foy Washington County Commissioner
Arapahoe County Erin Messner Aurora Water
Douglas County Josh Liss Intermountain REA
Kit Carson County Paula Weeks Administrator, Kit Carson County
Larimer County Gerry Horak Mayor ProTem, City of Fort Collins
Lincoln County Del Beattie Town of Limon
Logan County Jay Lee Northeastern Junior College
Sedgwick County Justin Tjaden Burlington Record
Weld County Bill Hammerich Colorado Livestock Association
Yuma County Don Rutledge Farmer/Rancher
Alternates
Mike Ellsberry, Adams County Danyel Brenner, Kit Carson County Darlene Carpio, Yuma County
Connie Juhl, Sedgwick County Randy Grauberger, Weld County Chuck Rech, Arapahoe County
Committee Co-Chair
Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources Laura Teague & Lisa Darling
Business & Labor Dawn Garcia & Jon Becker
Education Dr. Kerry Hart & Jay Lee
Health & Human Services Alicia Haywood & David Foy
Transportation & Energy Randy Grauberger & Mike Ellsberry
Local Government Paula Weeks

4. Progressive 15 will speak in a
unified voice for Northeastern
Colorado to influence public
policy and enhance our economic
viability and quality of life.

5.  Build an active, diverse and renewable membership
base
 Develop positions, policy and resolutions
 Advocate and affect legislation
 Promote, develop and improve harmonious
relationships among member counties
 Act as a guide for organizations in Northeastern
Colorado in order that they shall work as a unit for
regional betterment
 To advance commercial and economic interests of
Northeastern Colorado, and the general welfare and
prosperity of citizens and communities of member
counties.

6.  Ability to add voice to public policy arena
 Stay informed on current issues through Progressive 15’s electronic
updates and website
 Shape the policies that shape northeastern Colorado by
participating in Standing Committee Meeting and Membership
Meetings
 Networking opportunities at conferences and meetings with
members from various counties, elected officials, state and federal
departments and congressional delegations
 Access to Progressive 15’s resource center which includes a base of
contacts throughout the state. If we don’t have the information,
we’ll find it for you.

7. •Business, Government, Agriculture, Education, Health Care,
Individuals, Non Profits
•We are non-partisan
•We are all inclusive
•We are recognized as a voice for Northeast Colorado on a wide
variety of issues and are asked to the table often to provide input
•We are recognized as a resource for information and input on
issues that might affect our area.
•We are a partnership building organization
•A networking channel; resource center; and agent for getting
things done

8. Members
Board
Executive Director
• 1 vote per member
• Members in each county select the
person they want to represent them on
the Board of Directors
• Members provide input through
their board representative, at meetings,
or to the Executive director.
• Recommendations to the board are
made by a vote of people present at
meetings
• Board makes final decisions
• Executive Director advocates

9.  Resolutions
 Principles
 Policy Statements
Developed By The Membership

10. ___ Individual $100
____ Schools $200
___ Business (1-10 employees) $200
____ Business (11-50 employees) $350
____ Business (51-100) $500
___ Business (101-200) $1000
____ Business (200+) $2000
___ Cities & Towns (.06 cents per capita)
____ Counties (.10 cents per capita)
Minimum $100 Maximum $2000

11. Government 21%
Organizations/Associations 18%
Business 36%
Individuals 25%
Won’t You Join Us In Supporting
Northeast Colorado?

12. Cathy Shull
Executive Director
629 Warner Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-867-9167 home/office
970-768-2230 mobile
1-800-521-9413 fax
cathy@progressive15.org
www.progressive15.org
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