Denver Foundation taps Marquez-Hudson as president and CEO

The Denver Foundation, the state’s oldest community foundation, last week named Christine Marquez-Hudson as its new president and CEO. Marquez-Hudson is currently CEO and executive director of Mi Casa Resource Center. When she assumes the new position in January, she will become only the fifth CEO of the Denver Foundation in its 90 years in existence.

Marquez-Hudson takes over for David Miller, who is leaving to develop an institute devoted to philanthropy and social enterprise at the University of Denver after running the Denver Foundation for 20 years.

“We are thrilled to welcome Christine Marquez-Hudson to The Denver Foundation,” said Virginia Bayless, the Denver Foundation Board of Trustees chair in a statement. “She brings inspiring vision and entrepreneurial acumen to the role of President and CEO of The Denver Foundation. … She provides proven leadership that will help us ensure that Metro Denver is a place where everyone can build a high quality of life.”

Marquez-Hudson is a trustee with the Boettcher Foundation, a member of the Colorado Women’s Forum, a former co-chair of the Denver Latino Commission, a member of the Colorado Nonprofit Association’s Board of Directors and a member of the Mayor’s Education Compact Committee.

Colglazier to head Colorado Competitive Council

Nick Colglazier was named director of the Colorado Competitive Council, a statewide business advocacy organization, this week. The council is an affiliate of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Colglazier starts his new position on Nov. 2. Previously, he was director of public policy for state affairs at the Colorado Farm Bureau. There he oversaw lobbying and monitored rule and regulation changes in the agriculture industry. He is on the board of directors of the Colorado Foundation for Water Education.

“Nick’s strong understanding of statewide issues, network across Colorado and passion for critical issues from water to transportation make him a great fit for C3. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have his expertise on our team,” said Kelly Brough, president and CEO of the Chamber.

A fourth generation Coloradan, Colglazier farmed alongside his family in Holyoke. The Colorado State University graduate worked as a legislative aide prior to his position at the Colorado Farm Bureau.

“I am looking forward to this next chapter of my career with an organization whose focus on is on strengthening our state’s businesses and economy,” Colglazier said. “I’m excited to be able to play a role in making Colorado a great place to do business.”

He takes over at C3 from Mizraim Cordero, who was recently named vice president of government relations for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.