FROM PRESIDENT & CEO,
KYLE HYBL
EL POMAR: RESPONSE IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
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We departed 2021 and entered 2022 hopeful for continued stories of rebound and recovery. This focus turned quickly in the last days of 2021 to an all-too-familiar refrain – wildfire – as the most destructive fire in state history devastated Boulder County. Now, halfway through 2022, we continue to connect with and support organizations focused on rebound and recovery and we are struck by the resilience and selflessness of so many individuals and organizations in our state.
In this issue, you’ll hear from Matt Carpenter, our Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer, about our grant work during these unusual years of crisis response and our focus on being a reliable partner to organizations doing critical work around the state. You’ll also receive an update from Thayer Tutt, El Pomar’s Chief Investment Officer, about the shifting landscape of the economy and markets.
Finally, this issue recognizes our Wildland Fire Fund’s 20-year milestone -- a funding vehicle as critical today as it was when it was created by El Pomar’s Trustees in response to the June 2002 Hayman Fire.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to read about how each of us involved with El Pomar Foundation is serving our mission to enhance, encourage and promote the current and future well-being of the people of Colorado.
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Matt Carpenter, El Pomar Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer, reflects on El Pomar's values of Reliability and Responsiveness as cornerstones of grant making in times of crisis. |
NOWHERE TO HIDE: MANAGING FOR THE DIFFICULT TIMES |
Thayer Tutt, El Pomar Vice Chairman & Chief Investment Officer, shares his thoughts on market volatility and how the Foundation has managed its funds in the face of extreme uncertainty. |
EL POMAR'S WILDLAND FIRE FUND AT 20 YEARS |
This year, we recognize 20 years of the Wildland Fire Fund and will continue to share and reflect back on the moments of the Fund’s impact. To date, more than $6 million has been granted to districts all over the state and the work will continue to support prevention and protection efforts across Colorado. |
DR. KENNETH BURNLEY TO BE HONORED AT MILTON E. PROBY INDUCTION CEREMONY |
Since 2006, El Pomar Foundation’s Elevating Leadership Development (ELD) program has recognized leaders of color in Southern Colorado in celebration of their civic contributions through the Milton E. Proby Cultural Heritage Room Induction Ceremony. This year, the honor is bestowed upon former Colorado Springs School District 11 Superintendent, Dr. Kenneth Burnley, an African-American community leader, National Superintendent of the Year and lifelong advocate for education.
Dr. Burnley is being honored in a ceremony on August 19.
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NANCY RICHARDSON HONORED AT THE SECOND ANNUAL JULIE PENROSE AWARD CEREMONY |
On August 9, 2022, El Pomar Foundation honored Nancy Richardson as the 2022 recipient of the Julie Penrose Award in a ceremony at Penrose House Conference Center in Colorado Springs, CO. El Pomar established the Julie Penrose Award in honor of co-founder Julie Penrose. The annual award recognizes an outstanding woman from the state of Colorado who has made or is making significant contributions to community through dedicated leadership, engagement and service.
Read more about Nancy and her life below.
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WELCOMING THE FELLOWSHIP CLASS OF 2022 |
The Fellowship Class of 2022 arrived at the Foundation on July 18. Hailing from five colleges and universities all over the country, we are proud to present this dynamic cohort of young leaders.
Pictured left to right: Phoenix Chang Roper, Matthew Telles, Ashley Bryant, Boe Gold, Benjamin Garfield, Abigail Hernandez and Coya Pair
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EL POMAR FOUNDATION BIDS FAREWELL TO THE 2022 INTERNSHIP CLASS |
Our Class of 2022 interns recently departed the Foundation after a summer of hard work and professional development. We thank them for all they have done here and wish them the best in their next endeavors!
From left to right: Rachel Moody, Brayhan Reveles Olivas, Fiona O'Dowd White, Creed Bauman and Mikayla Lerch
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PENROSE HERITAGE MUSEUM JOINS PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB IN CELEBRATING 100TH RUNNING
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Penrose Heritage Museum is home to the official race car and memorabilia collection for Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The Museum was the perfect complementary experience to the recent 100th running of the race. We hope you enjoy this video celebrating the milestone moment and providing a sneak peek of what you can see in the Museum almost any day of the year!
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JULIE PENROSE INDUCTED INTO COLORADO WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME |
El Pomar Foundation’s visionary co-founder Julie Penrose has been chosen for induction into the Class of 2022 Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame.
A formal event for the induction will be held in Spring of 2023, where 17 inductees—five living and 12 historic—will be officially honored.
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SAVE THE DATE: JAMES BALOG IN COLORADO SPRINGS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 |
El Pomar’s Pikes Peak Heritage Series program will bring world renowned nature photographer James Balog to Colorado Springs to discuss his most recent work, The Human Element. Click below to join the Heritage Series mailing list to be sure you receive the invite later this month.
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EL POMAR CEO KYLE HYBL RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE |
In a ceremony during UCCS’s May commencement, Kyle Hybl was presented with his Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters. |
EL POMAR TRUSTEE JUDY BELL INDENTIFIED AS A TOP INFLUENTIAL WOMAN IN SPORT BY DENVER POST |
El Pomar Foundation Trustee, Judy Bell, was recently named one of the Top 50 Most Influential Women in Colorado Sports History!
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A FOND FAREWELL AND WARM WELCOMES AT EL POMAR FOUNDATION |
Terrance McWilliams will retire from El Pomar Foundation in September after 15 years of dedicated service. During his time at the Foundation, Terrance has overseen Military Affairs and Wildland Fire Fund, two programs which represent collectively over 1,000 grants totaling more than $10.5 million. We thank Terrance for his time and dedication to El Pomar Foundation, he will be truly missed! |
Karstin Knutson joined the Foundation as Benefits Manager in June 2022. Karstin worked at the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region for the past 14 years as Administrative Assistant, Business Manager and most recently as their Human Resources and Benefits Director. |
Ayana Garcia joined the Foundation as ELD Program Coordinator in June 2022. Ayana was born and raised in the Philippines and recently moved to Colorado Springs.
She holds a Master’s in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
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Mikayla Jordan joined the Foundation as Assistant Grants Manager in July 2022. Mikayla has been working and residing in Plano, Texas engaging in social media planning and content development. She holds a Bachelor’s in Public Relations from Baylor University and a Master’s in Nonprofit Administration from Notre Dame. She is excited to be back in Colorado Springs and close to family.
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EL POMAR RELEASES REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR WEBSITE REDESIGN |
El Pomar Foundation is accepting quotes for website redevelopment and redesign. View the RFQ below. |
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