Board Of Directors

Executive Committee

Executive Director
Catherine L. Davis
DPD Lt. Retired

Chair
Joseph Montoya
Deputy Chief

President
Edward Leger
Commander, District 1

Immediate Past President
Kenneth D. Chavez
DPD Lt. Retired 
Chief of Police Severance P.D.

Executive Director
Catherine L. Davis
DPD Lt. Retired

Chair
Joseph Montoya
Deputy Chief

President
Edward Leger
Commander, District 1

Immediate Past President
Kenneth D. Chavez
DPD Lt. Retired 
Chief of Police Severance P.D.

Vice President
Barb Archer
DPD Deputy Chief Retired

Secretary
Mary Hashem
Adaapta, LLC

Treasurer
Ryan Grodman
Director, Financial Aid & Scholarships UC Denver

Board of Directors

Officer Danny Veith
Police Protective Association

Anna Esquibel
Professional Staff

Christine Wiley
CEO, RMLEFCU

Jennifer Malchiodi
Philosophy Communication

Officer Danny Veith
Police Protective Association

Anna Esquibel
Professional Staff

Christine Wiley
CEO, RMLEFCU

Jennifer Malchiodi
Philosophy Communication

Ralph Barocas
RBC Wealth Management

David Caldiero
David Ellis Jewelry

Nick Fogel
Burg Simpson Attorneys & Counselors at Law

Honorary Non-Voting Board Members

Rhonda Jones
DPD Capt. Retired

Elaine Neal
Retired Denver Juvenile Court Probation Officer

Employee Association Collective 

One representative is selected to represent the Collective in a voting Director seat.

Richard Blea
Officer
Fraternal Order of Police

Brian Jeffers
Detective
Denver Police Brotherhood

Ronald Pierre
Civilian Report Technician
Black Police Officers

Reyes Trujillo
Detective
National Latino Peace Officers Association

Emily Bastien
Sergeant
Women’s Collective

Joshua Koen
Officer
LGBTQ+

Why We Matter

"In 2023, I suffered a major heart attack and required several life-saving procedures. Soon after, the medical bills began arriving and I almost had another heart attack upon seeing what my financial responsibility was after insurance! Additionally, my prescriptions were nearly $800 a month. In no time, I exhausted my HSA and emergency savings. I felt overwhelmed and in need of a lifeline, but I was reluctant to ask for the help. A friend reached out to the Blue Hat Foundation on my behalf. The Foundation was extremely helpful, providing funds to get me to a place where I could pay for my medical bills and prescriptions without being overextended financially. I cannot express my eternal gratitude - it means far more than anyone will ever know."

 

Active DPD Sergeant Robert Motyka
"When we found out that Frank was going to have major surgery, at St. Joseph downtown, I had planned to get a hotel room where I could rest and regroup every evening as we live an hour away. When the Denver Police Blue Hat Foundation was made aware, by one of Frank's fellow officers ,of our plans, they quickly stepped in and arranged to provide me with very nice accommodations close to the hospital. Having a safe and comfortable place to stay not only allowed me to rest well but also gave Frank peace of mind knowing that I was safe, allowing him to recover and heal. The incidentals, at the hospital, added up quickly and having to pay for a hotel room would have been a big financial burden. The foundation's outpouring of support was a tangible blessing beyond measure.

 

While the financial help was comforting, the emotional support was just as much. The foundation was quick to reach out to me and offered countless words of encouragement as we walked a very difficult journey. Frank and I will forever be grateful for the big hearted members."

 

Frank (DPD Detective Retired) and Kristin Harrington

"In 2024, I was involved in a burn incident with burns covering 25% of my body. I was hospitalized for a month and had home health care for a month before returning to limited duty. The toll on my body, mind and spirit was just as difficult as the toll all of it was and remains to be on my family. As the sole working parent, it was also a difficult time for our family financially. With thirty years in law enforcement, I have never been so proud and thankful for my DPD family rallying around us in so many ways. The Blue Hat Foundation was a significant part of our support through encouragement and a financial gift. We are indebted to the foundation for what they have done for us as well as for their continued efforts to help and support others."

Active DPD Technician Todd Gentry