Board of Directors

Mike Swenson, President

Mike Swenson and his wife, Jan, were raised in the Midwest but have been part of the Colorado foothills community for about 20 years; now living in The Homestead. They are bicoastal grandparents—with a daughter, son-in-law and two grandkids in Corvallis, Oregon, and another daughter, son-in-law and two grandkids in Brooklyn, New York.

Mike leads corporate marketing and communications for Flatiron, a leading provider of innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges across the U.S. and Canada. Prior to his current role, he provided consulting services—helping businesses and organizations achieve success through clear strategy and effective communications. In 2013, in support of the Governor’s Office of the State of Colorado, he developed and implemented the communication plan for the Colorado flood recovery effort.

A former senior executive at Accenture, Mike led global internal communications as the company evolved from a 34,000-employee, partner-led organization—through rebranding, strategic redirection and an IPO—to become a 200,000-employee, global leader in management consulting and technology services.

Prior to Accenture, Mike was a senior executive in corporate communications at Ameritech, a company formed by bringing together five former Bell Companies following the breakup of the Bell System. In that role, he led media relations, advertising, branding and corporate identity, employee communications and crisis communications.

Mike has a Master of Management from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri.

Current Term Expires 2023

Bob Scott, Secretary

Bob Scott, a semi-retired professional specializing in Real Estate and Fleet management. My goal is to continue to find success in my areas of expertise and add value to our community and giving back by serving on this Board. During my 27 year career in the energy industry, I was able to assemble and successfully manage a large corporate real estate portfolio along with one of the largest energy fleets in North America. In my spare time I enjoy fishing and golfing and spending time doing that with my wonderful wife Teresa. We also enjoy being with family and friends. While not a native, I’ve spent the majority of my life in Colorado and the last 19 years in the Homestead.

Current Term Expires 2023

Mary V (Ginny) Riley

Ginny has lived in the District for 28 years. She has extensive board and non-profit experience, including officer positions ranging from president to treasurer and secretary.  Ginny has over 30 years of experience operating and managing companies.  Her experience ranges from startup of private companies to financial management of $1 billion market of a public corporation.  Ginny is currently Operations Manager of a software development company. Ginny earned her Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.  She has previously earned her CPA in both Texas and Colorado.

Current Term Expires 2025

Natalie Arnett

Natalie has lived in the district since October 2017, originally from the Midwest. She lives with her husband, Nate and two children: Nora, and Nash. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Economics. She is currently a Project Manager within state government but has experience in other industries such as airlines and student loans. She has been involved in large scale RFP efforts upwards of $10 million.  Natalie is an active member in the local community, participating in local events and volunteering her time within her neighborhood to educate residents on the danger of wildfires.

Current Term Expires 2025

Jackie White

Jackie grew up in a military family and has lived all over the globe but is delighted to have established roots in the Morrison foothills since 2007. She is active in community organizations, including serving on the Wildfire Matters Committee for the Mountain Metro Association of Realtors, as a former board member for both West Jeff Baseball League and Homestead HOA and is a founding member of the Homestead Emergency Action Team – an organization whose mission is to educate residents about wildfire risks and empower them to take action through education and engagement with local mitigation programs. Her efforts have been highlighted in local media, including Denver Channel 7 and Fox 31.

Jackie is a 2001 graduate of the University at Buffalo School of Management, earning a Business Administration degree with concentrations in Marketing and Human Resources. She began her career leading teams at several marketing agencies to implement the strategic recommendations she developed for her Fortune 500 clients, which included such global brands as Samsung, DirecTV, Clorox, The Salvation Army, PetSmart and Ronald McDonald Charities.

In 2012, Jackie was bitten by the real estate bug when she ventured into investment properties throughout Denver. In 2014, she became a licensed Realtor and has sold over 200 homes to date, many of which are located in the foothills. She loves the challenge of tough transactions, developing solutions, and helping other investors build long-term wealth. Jackie is consistently ranked in the top 1% of realtors in the state and has received many top honors in her field.

Jackie’s husband, Matt, has been a volunteer firefighter in each town in which they have lived over their 20+ years of marriage, and is currently a Lieutenant with Inter-Canyon. In her spare time, Jackie enjoys skiing, mountain biking, camping, and being the loudest fan at her kids’ baseball and basketball games.