CDA Leadership - Colorado Dental Association

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The CDA has many valued leaders who work to ensure the success of the organization. We extend our sincere thanks to all who contribute their time, energy and resources to further the dental profession and oral health in Colorado.

Board of Trustees

The CDA Board of Trustees is comprised of one trustee from each of the 10 component societies in Colorado plus the elected and ex-officio members of the Executive Committee. One New Dentist Committee member and one student from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine also serve as board members. Currently serving on the Board of Trustees are:

Dr. Kevin Patterson, President	Denver
Dr. Jillian Stacey, President-Elect	Colorado Springs
Dr. Jeff Lodl, Vice President	Arvada
Dr. Bryan ‘Tim’ Marshall, Treasurer	Denver
Dr. Jeff Hurst, Speaker of the House	Golden
Dr. Casey Rhines, Editor	Aurora
Dr. Anthony Rademacher, BBCDS	Boulder/Broomfield
Dr. Tim Stacey, CSDS	Colorado Springs
Dr. Allison Lesko, LCDS	Fort Collins
Dr. Pat Prendergast, MDDS	Denver
Dr. Jeane Schoemaker, NECDS	Fort Morgan
Dr. Susan Davis, RGDS	Alamosa
Dr. Tina Skinner, SECDS	Pueblo
VACANT, SJBDS	Durango/San Juan Basin
Dr. Jill Shonka, WELD	Greeley
Dr. Cameron Reece, WCDS	Grand Junction
Dr. Brandon Scheer, NDC	Boulder
Cody Leong, CU School of Dental Medicine	Aurora

CDA Councils

The CDA has six standing councils, which provide leadership in strategic areas. Task forces and committees also are established as needed to address emerging issues.

CDA Councils

The CDA has standing councils, which provide leadership in strategic areas. Task forces and committees also are established as needed to address emerging issues.

CDA Councils

Component Leaders
Peer Review, Ethics and Professional Conduct
Finance
Government Relations
Membership
New Dentist

Current Task Forces and Standing Committees

Colorado Dental Political Action Committee (CODPAC)
Small Donor Committee
Sunset Review Committee
Medicaid Committee
Third Party Payor Committee
Dental Assisting Scope of Care Task Force
Workforce Task Force

To volunteer to serve on a council or committee, please email amanda@cdaonline.org or call 720-997-2842.

Staff

The CDA staff ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and provide members service and support.

	Molly Pereira, executive director and CEO, oversees the general operations of the CDA. She is also the president of CDA Enterprises, the for-profit company of the CDA, and president of the CDA Foundation, the 501(c)3 charitable arm of the CDA. She can be contacted at Molly@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2844.
	Pam Brockhaus, director of finance and CFO, oversees the association’s fiscal operations and for-profit activities, managing the accounting system and the annual audit. Pam assists dentists with problem insurance claims and human resource questions, works with the CERP Advisory Committee in assigning CE to educational courses for CDA components and reporting educational activities to the CCEPR (Commission on Continuing Education Provider Recognition). Pam can be reached at Pam@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2843.
	Susan Schaefer, finance manager, processes Accounts Payable and Receivable. She also manages the X-Ray Course program. She can be contacted at Susan@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2845.
	Lauren Harvey, government relations director, works with CDA’s lobbyists to ensure CDA’s members’ interests are represented at the state legislature. She can be contacted at Lauren@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2847.
	Becky O’Guin, director of communications, produces the Journal of the Colorado Dental Association, eNews, cdaonline.org, and social media. She also handles marketing and classified, display, and digital advertising. She can be contacted at Becky@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2846.
	Amanda Dougherty, director of membership handles membership recruitment and retention along with the implementation of new member programs, benefits, and events. Amanda collaborates closely with the CDA’s strategic partners and sponsors. She is the primary staff liaison to CDA’s Council on Membership, New Dentist Council, and the Council on Component Leadership. She also serves as the Secretary to CDA Enterprises. She can be contacted at Amanda@cdaonline.org or 303-996-2842.
	Julie Collett is a Registered Dental Hygienist and has been a part of the Colorado Dental Community for 40 years. She is the part time coordinator for the foundation. Julie coordinates fundraising efforts, events and donor recognition while working with the CADF Board to help execute the foundation programs and initiatives that support the foundation’s mission and goals. She can be contacted at Julie@cdaonline.org.