PRESIDENT F. Jerald (Jerry) Adamek began his career working with at-risk youth as a High School Teacher, Coach, and Counselor in 1966. He was employed as an administrator with the Colorado Division of Youth Services for 31 years, with the last 7 years serving as the Division Director. With an M.C.J. degree from CU, he added another 19 years as a private juvenile justice consultant. Today, he serves as President of the Ridge View Academy Board of Directors overseeing the delivery of quality programming and services.

PAST PRESIDENT Nancy Spence served two terms in the Colorado Senate after 6 years in the Colorado House where she was a ranking member of the Senate Education Committee and chaired the House Education Committee. Ms. Spence served on the Cherry Creek School Board of Education, and currently sits on several community boards.

TREASURER Ross Fraser has an extensive background in higher education including management roles at the Universities of North Carolina, Northeastern and Columbia. He also served in Colorado at the Department of Local Affairs, the Division of Youth Services and as an analyst for the Joint Budget Committee of the Legislature. Ross has retired in Colorado, but currently works for Tri-County Health Department helping manage the Covid crisis. He is an avid runner having completed numerous marathons.

MEMBER Patricia Hays has been an elected member of the Colorado State Board of Education for 15 years, and the University Of Colorado Board Of Regents. She now serves on the Charter School Institute Board, the Interstate Migrant Education Board and the President’s Leadership Council at the University of Colorado.

MEMBER Mike Griebel is a retired educator, who currently serves as a member of the football staff at Columbine High School and member of the Board of Directors for CHSCA. His dedication to youth is evidenced by his three-decade career with Littleton Public Schools and continued support of programs that promote Positive Youth Development for Colorado kids.

MEMBER Doug MacCarthy retired from the IBM Corporation after 31 years in Financial Management. His work at RVA started as a member of the Community Advisory Board where he served as President for several years. He now does fund raising work with the Denver Round Table for Colorado Children’s Hospital as well as for RVA’s Roger Allott Transition Fund, which provides grants to Ridge View graduates.

MEMBER Brad Billingsley is a Sales Executive, who leads the Denver office of Propel Insurance and over 30 years of leadership experience with multiple companies. His career has been focused on helping youth organizations manage risk and serving on boards. Brad has an executive coaching background, which he uses to mentor youth. His passion in life are his wife and 2 kids adventuring with them in a variety of backcountry activities. Brad graduated from CU-Boulder where he was on the football team under Coach Bill McCartney, who taught him perseverance and believing in what is possible.

PARENT MEMBER Kevin Lash has a long career as an Air Force/Air National Guard Officer and holds a Master of Arts Degree in Civil-Military Affairs from the Naval Postgraduate School. He also has a lengthy work history in the Insurance Claims field serving in multiple management and technical capacities. He now works as a substitute teacher and coaches youth sports. He joined the School Board as the Parents Representative after his son attended Ridge View Academy.

MEMBER Maria Perez bio coming soon.