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Board of Directors

The Arapahoe Community College Foundation Board of Directors raises support and advocates for ACC. It is the responsibility of each board member to assure the successful implementation of the Foundation and College strategic vision.

Becoming a Board Member

Members of the ACC Foundation Board of Directors must be nominated. Once selected, they will sit on the Board for 3 years.

Meet our ACC Board of Directors

John "JT" Trujillo, CFP® - Chair

John Trujillo

John "JT" Trujillo, CFP® - Chair

Principal & Portfolio Manager, CFP®
West End Wealth Management

Mr. Trujillo enjoys relationship management and helping his clients meet their financial goals. In addition to wealth management, Mr. Trujillo spends his extra time as a maker of functional objects in clay. He has a deep appreciation for the arts and has recently received his Associate’s in Studio Art from ACC with a concentration in ceramics; he is a studio potter for Trujillo Pottery.

Rhonda Lord - Immediate Past Chair

Rhonda Lord

Rhonda Lord - Immediate Past Chair

Owner / President, Express Employment Professionals

Rhonda enjoys baking and cooking as was a past owner of a catering company. She enjoys family and arts & crafts. She firmly believes education is a vital requirement to employment, as a Business Owner for over 23 years, she can attest to this. This is one of many reasons why she wants to give back through ACC, Douglas County and the surrounding community.

Randy Anderson - Treasurer

Randy Anderson

Randy Anderson - Treasurer

Owner, RJ Anderson Financial, LLC

Randy loves to enjoy the outdoors in Colorado, photography, hikes, concerts, music, food and wine, festivals, travel and art. Randy has personally seen the impact that scholarships have on students at ACC, which is why he is involved with the ACC Foundation. 

Libby Bortz

Libby Bortz

Libby Bortz

Psychiatric Social Worker, Private Practice

Libby loves skiing, tennis, theatre, symphony and traveling. When asked why she decided to join the ACC Foundation Board she stated “My parents told me it was important for me to educate my heart as well as my brain; working with the ACC Foundation provides me with the opportunity to do both.”

JB Fairbanks

JB Fairbanks

JB Fairbanks

Attorney, Shareholder, Treece Alfrey Musat, P. C.

JB loves the Denver Nuggets, arts, theatre, wine, music, nothing “too outdoorsy.” He has a passion for education and his driving force is to stimulate his community by giving back. He would eventually like to teach and loves to inspire those who think college is not for them.

Kenneth Garry

Kenneth Garry

Kenneth Garry

Owner, Kenneth D. Garry Insurance Agency

Ken became a board member because he believes education is the key to doing well in life, and community colleges are one of the most cost effective ways to get that education. He believes that if he can help to raise funds to give out as scholarships he helps more people succeed. In his spare time he enjoys participating in his local bowling league, is an active member of the Knights of Columbus, and sings in several church choirs.

Jarrod Lassen

Jarrod Lassen

Jarrod Lassen

President, FirstBank, Douglas County Market

Jarrod joined the ACC Foundation Board because he believes community colleges fill a vital role; providing affordable, quality education and job skills training. He states “I am proof positive of the impact a community college can have in shaping an individual’s future.”

John Libby

John Libby

John Libby

Ad Manager, ValPak and Real Estate Broker at Keller Williams

John loves to run, play his guitar, and write. He wants to give back to the community and students that served him at the beginning of his career. He also wants to change lives through education. Mother, mother-in-law and sister-in-law, wife all are ACC Alumni.

Laura Reinhold

Laura Reinhold

Laura Reinhold

Member Service Contact Center Director, Credit Union of Colorado

Laura enjoys traveling, attending live music and theater performances, browsing art festivals, and having new adventures with family and friends. Laura started her college career at a neighborhood community college, and that experience influenced her to encourage others to pursue their dreams through education. She is honored to be a part of the ACC Foundation board where she can bring her passion for people and learning together.

Dr. Linda Lujan

Dr. Linda Lujan, ACC Foundation Board Member

Dr. Linda Lujan

Lamar Community College, President (retired)

As a first-generation, adult re-entry student my very first higher education experience (a wonderful one) was at Arapahoe Community College. ACC was where I started the journey that led to my long career, and I want to provide the same opportunities to students like me. Being part of the ACC Foundation Board lets me give back in a meaningful way.

Matt Sieger

Matt Sieger

Matt Sieger

SVP of Enrollment Services
Elsmere Education, Inc.

As a 30-year veteran working in and around higher education, Matt is a strong believer in ACC's mission. His primary interest lies in uncovering how to help people achieve their personal and career objectives. Matt states: "I believe higher education is as close to a sure thing as we can get toward providing people with a pathway for personal and professional success and satisfaction." Matt and his wife, Holly, spend much of their time shuttling their two middle school age children from activity to activity. 

Heidi Taylor

Heidi Taylor

Heidi Taylor

Retired Neuro-trauma RN

Heidi joined the ACC Foundation because she views a community college education as a catalyst for change and opportunity. Heidi enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, swimming, skiing, hiking and attending theatre, concerts, art festivals and sporting competitions. 

Charlie Vail

Charlie Vail

Charlie Vail

DVM, Littleton Equine Medical Center

Charlie states that he is a “huge fan of ACC since its founding...have taken courses and will take more...ACC is integral to my community and my business."

Amy Washburn

Amy Washburn

Amy Washburn

HR Director, Comcast

Amy loves to spend time in the sunshine with her family exploring all the outdoors as to offer. They enjoy camping, hiking and archery together as a family. As a first generation college graduate, she is a life-long learner and loves to inspire others to find their passion and never stop learning about it.

Ned White

Ned White

Ned White

CEO Architecture / Planning / Interiors, Intergroup Inc.

Ned’s outside activities are skiing, mountain biking and golf. As a first generation college graduate, he values and understands the importance of education and believes that community colleges play a vital role in their community and provide opportunities for alternative career paths.

Stephanie J. Fujii, PhD

Stephanie J. Fujii, PhD, President, Arapahoe Community College

Stephanie J. Fujii, PhD

Ex-Officio Member
President
Arapahoe Community College

Lisa Matye Edwards, PhD

Lisa Matye Edwards, PhD, Vice President of Student Affairs, Arapahoe Community College

Lisa Matye Edwards, PhD

Ex-Officio Member
Vice President of Student Affairs
Arapahoe Community College

Jason Schrock

Jason Schrock, ACC Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services

Jason Schrock

Ex-Officio Member
Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
Arapahoe Community College

Cheryl Calhoun, PhD

Cheryl Calhoun, ACC Provost and Vice President of Instruction

Cheryl Calhoun, PhD

Ex-Officio Member
Provost and Vice President of Instruction
Arapahoe Community College

Julie Beggs

Julie Beggs, ACC Vice President of Economic Mobility & Workforce Innovation

Julie Beggs

Ex-Officio Member
Vice President of Economic Mobility & Workforce Innovation
Arapahoe Community College