BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Many participants of The OC Board have been members since its inception over two decades ago. The commitment of these member companies and their employees, on this all-volunteer organization, emphasizes the iron-clad commitment to the success of Colorado's business community.
As many entrepreneurs are aware, the desire for success is rooted from within. The Board members listed below are true intrapreneurs clearly eager to advance the idea that "a rising tide lifts all boats." Our board members pride themselves on accessibility so please do not hesitate to reach out to them.
David H. Musgrave
Chair
Purchasing Agent & Vendor Outreach Administrator, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
Favorite Business Quote: "Opportunities don't happen. You create them." ~ Chris Grosser
Willie Franklin
Vice-Chair
Small Business Liaison Officer, Peraton
P: 303.815.6214
Favorite Business Quote: "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."
~ Michael Jordon
Rosy McDonough
Chair Emeritus, Sponsorship Committee Chair
Executive Director, Hispanic Contractors of Colorado
P: 303.893.3893
E: rosy@hcc-diversityleader.org
Favorite Business Quote: "Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations." ~ Steve Jobs
Barbara Musick
Marketing & Communications Committee Chair
Supplier Diversity Liaison and Communications Manager, Colorado State Purchasing & Contracts Office
Favorite Business Quote: “The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.” – Barack Obama
Jennifer Malpiede
Secretary
Outreach Coordinator, Office of Business Diversity, Denver Public Schools
P: 303.912.4701
E: jennifer_malpiede@dpsk12.org
Favorite Business Quote: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead
Lauren Terry
Treasurer
Federal Small Business Liaison Officer & Program Manager, Jacobs
P: 720.286.5318
Favorite Business Quote: “Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Gloria Owusu
Events Committee Chair
Small Business Program Manager, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity
P: 720.913.1549
Favorite Business Quote: "There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure." ~Colin Powell
Alecia Lauer
Events Committee Co-Chair
Small Business Liaison Officer, United Launce Alliance
P: 720.951.7043
E: alecia.j.lauer@ulalaunch.com
Favorite Business Quote: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
~ Mark Twain
Rexann Dunn
Small Business Program Lead, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
P: 303.275.4322
Favorite Business Quote: "Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations." ~ Steve Jobs
Karen Lara-Villeda
Small Business Liaison Officer, GE Renewable Energy
P: 720.705.2691
Favorite Business Quote: "I believe that fortitude is key. More than anything, be consistent. Go at it. When you succeed, don't forget the responsibility of making somebody else succeed with you." ~ Antonio Novella
Rosemary Ann Ortiz
Small Business Specialist, National Park Service
P: 303.969.2112
Favorite Business Quote: "Your smile is your logo. Your personality is your business card. How you leave others feeling after an experience with you becomes your trademark." ~ Jay Danzie
CHAIR EMERITI
Nancy Gardner, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
2009, 2010 & 2011
Patty Pierson, United Launch Alliance
2012 & 2013
Rexann Dunn, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
2014 & 2015
Kevin Savage, Ball Aerospace
2016 through March 2017
Elizabeth Bacon, Women's Business Enterprise Council (WBEC) West
March 2017, 2018 & 2019
Rosy McDonough, Colorado Minority Business Office/ Hispanic Contractors of Colorado
2020 & 2021