MEET OUR TEAM
Our experienced and professional staff and volunteer leaders are passionate about history, preservation, and the diverse people, legacies, architecture, archaeology, and landscapes that make Colorado unique.
Staff
Gheda Gayou, Deputy Director, is an accomplished preservation leader with over two decades of experience in historic preservation, project management, and public grant administration. She has overseen multi-million-dollar grant portfolios and advanced process improvements across government and nonprofit sectors. As an architectural historian, Gheda holds Masters Degrees in Historic Preservation and Construction Management and has provided expert guidance through her consulting firm. With a collaborative and equity-driven approach, she builds strong partnerships and fosters innovation in preserving historic places across Colorado.
Cindy Nasky, Preservation Strategist, is an architectural historian with a love for and extensive experience in historic preservation, conservation easements, rehabilitation project management, grant administration and consultation. Nasky has over 30 years of experience in the field of preservation. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Public History/Historic Preservation from Colorado State University.
Catherine Stroh, President/CEO, a native Coloradan, enjoys exploring Colorado's diverse range of geography, communities, and history. Her executive background includes owning and operating an advertising agency, serving as the American Institute of Architects Colorado Chapter CEO, managing operations of an insurance trade association, and merging five nonprofit organizations into one. She obtained her Master of Nonprofit Management degree from Regis University. Stroh has been certified as a Historic Real Estate Development Finance Professional(TM) by the National Development Council (now known as Grow America).
Colorado Historical Foundation Board of Trustees
Fabby Hillyard, Board Chair
Consultant, DJCA
Ryan Wilcox, Vice Chair
Partner, Davis Graham
Yvonne Garcia Bardwell, Secretary
Assoc. Director of Community Relations, Denver Botanic Gardens
Nathan Boyless, Treasurer
Senior Principal, Metcalf Archaeological Consultants
Danny Craft, Trustee
President, Alpine Bank Telluride
Matt Goebel, Trustee
Director, Clarion Associates
Nathan Gulash, Trustee
Associate, Semple Brown
Dr. Andrew Gulliford, Trustee
Professor, Fort Lewis College
Elizabeth Hallas, Trustee
Principal, Anderson Hallas Architects
Carl Hutchins, Trustee
Managing Member, Hutchins & Associates
Dr. Shirley Powell, Trustee
Town of Dolores
Thomas Rodriguez, Trustee
CPA, T. Rodriguez & Assoc.
Dominick Sekich, Trustee
General Counsel, Panattoni Development
Ekaterini Vlahos, Trustee
Professor, U. Colorado Denver College of Architecture & Planning
CHF Revolving Loan Fund
Board of Directors
Bruce O'Donnell, Board Chair
President, Starboard Realty Group
Jim Hartman
Manager, Hartman Ely Investments
Frank Kugeler, Treasurer
Retired
Jaxon Meardon
Vice President/Loans, First National Bank Colorado,
Las Animas
Eric Rymarz
Director of Development, Urban Villages
Dominick Sekich, Secretary
General Counsel, Panattoni Development
Professional Partners
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Volunteer Opportunities
Find out how you can volunteer with the Colorado Historical Foundation. Join one of our boards or committees and share your community connections, business or professional expertise, and interest in Colorado's history.