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Home My WebLink About20150309.tiff STATE OF C OLODO OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OL 136 State Capitol OY"�''...O 4''. .,pp Denver,Colorado 80203 f:Fi Fr e..7,O Phone t303)866-2471 'Ai •- :O Fax{303)866-2003 =i WI J870 John W.Hickenlooper Governor A 2015 024 EXECUTIVE ORDER TRUSTEE PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR WELD COUNTY ORDERED: That the following named person be and she is hereby reappointed to be the PUBLIC TRUSTEE FOR WELD COUNTY for a term expiring February 1,2019: Susie A. Velasquez of Greeley,Colorado to represent Weld County, reappointed. •. . V' Y.4 `••w, GIVEN under my hand and the 41 -•��-- ..P�'',,, . Executive Seal of the State of �]y t �.% • ��' Colorado,this twentieth day #44�r ', „� r• 1' of January,2015.„(Nt i i'rl' INS .\ •"�''.• . `� . ..4,,,a,„ f . erir-- • "-• `4 ,.�Q�, .,„..%• , . ,, John . Hickenlooper ' I'"'''''( Governor Ocrrnmihrileato.)14) 2015-0309 /-AZ-020/5 = STATE OF COLORADO FOR OFFICE USE ONLY * APPLICATION -2014 DB S (.•••.;;: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS e a OFFICE OF GOVERNOR JOHN W.HICKENLOOPER Please attach a resume and fill ALL fields. SLOT Please be advised that applications will not be processed It unsigned or resume is not attached and a board or commission is not specified. BOARD OR COMMISSION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING:(Only g n per application,your application will not be processed if left blank.) Public Trustee-Weld County Name(Last,First Middle):Velasquez,A.Susie County: Cong. District: Senate District: House District: Weld 4 13 48 Home Address: City: State Zip Code 80634 5151 W.29th Street Greeley Colorado Mailing Address: City: State Zip Code Date of Birth: Driver's License# Gender 1 Female Registered Voter? Yes Ethnicity.Hispanic SSN# Party Affiliation?Democrat Present Employer/Title Business Phone# Home Phone# Weld County Public Trustee/Public Trustee (970)352-4365 (970)573-8987 Cell Phone# E-mail (970)573-8987 susievelasquez@msn.com Business Address City State Zip Code 1701 23rd Avenue,Suite 250 Greeley Colorado EDUCATION AND GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS LEVEL NAME OF SCHOOL LOCATION No.Years Did You Major Course of Attended Graduate? Study High School Roosevelt Johnstown,CO 4 1968 iGenerai College Aims Community College Greeley,CO '2 1980 Liberal Arts Graduate Studies-or- University of Denver College of Law Denver,CO 4 1988 Law,Juris Doctor Trade/Business/Correspondence degree Memberships in Organizations And Offices Held (Indicate if Past or Present) REFERENCES (List three persons. not related to you, who you have known for at least one year.) NAME ADDRESS PHONE # James F. Hartmann, Chief Judge 19th Judicial District (970)475-2510 tin o....onaa _ Christine Arguello, U.S. District Court Judge U.S. District Court (303)335-2174 Rep.Dave Young District of Colorado CO House District 50 (970)302-6299 P O Flax 58 Have you ever been a party to or the subject of or otherwise involved in any legal proceeding that might adversely affect your qualifications to serve on this board or commission?Is there anything in your background that might be an embarrassment to the Governor or you if it were to become public?-(On Pg. 2 if applicable) Response:No If appointed,you are expected to attend fully to the duties of the position.How much time are you capable of committing?:Full-time Please explain why you wish to sere on a board or commission_(On Next Page) I certify ysthat de foam Ohm of IM G contained i 110.applicator,estrus c �rny and coned to the be d zi my knowledge I eutne. Investigation of ell MaisaM.µs ruined harsh and the references wed ap o.to obtain any end ea peonnetUdormellon,penonn endothieves*.I I.5r r beclgrawq check.Including worsen e criminal Neory from the Cdaedo Sores°of In,eeeor/o,r redeem N parties for e/Wary for tiny denrap.that may result horn Nmla7rnp such information. 1 o,rtlreend that the Colorado Open ReoordhAct rrry negate Thal ceder,Information corteined In this eppticdbn be euebbla for Inspection try the'weal pudic. RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO' Romaine Pacheco,Director Governor's Office of Boards and Comm scions 136 Stale Capitol Bldg, Denver.CO80203 SIGNATURE:A. Susie Velasquez DATE: 12/31/2014 Fax:303.866.6368 boards@state.cous I want to serve as the Weld County Public Trustee because I love my job and know it very well. I believe I am uniquely qualified to serve in this position given my legal background and my eight years experience as the Public Trustee. When I started in 2007,the office was still processing paper foreclosures. In 2007, I implemented the electronic processing of foreclosures and a website with foreclosure information for the public. The implementation of electronic filing resulted in streamlining the process plus saving time and money for the office. Most recently, because of a downturn in foreclosures, I eliminated two staff positions. Also,after a voluntary employee resignation, that vacant position was not filled. As difficult as it is to downsize, it is important to keep an eye on the bottom line and cut down operating expenses accordingly. In 2014, after completing both educational and experience requirements as set forth by the Public Trustee Association of Colorado (PTAC)and Colorado Mesa University, I obtained my Public Trustee Certificate. This certification program is designed to enhance the professionalism and productivity of PTAC members so that they may better serve their offices and the public. For these reasons, I want to serve as the Weld County Public Trustee. SUSIE VELASQUEZ Attorney Registration#30860 5151 W. 29th Street, Unit 501,Greeley, CO 80634 (970)573-8987 susievelasquez@msn.com WORK EXPERIENCE OFFICE OF THE WELD COUNTY PUBLIC TRUSTEE Public Trustee • Appointed by Governor Ritter in 2007; re-appointed by Governor Hiickenlooper in 2012 • Public Trustee serves as primary spokesperson regarding statutory law on foreclosures and releases of deeds of trust • Manage office and ensure all foreclosures and release proceedings comply with statutory requirements as set out in the Colorado Revised Statutes • Adopt annual budget as required by statutory law • Conduct presentations to the public on foreclosure and release of deeds of trust • Maintain and monitor bank accounts with average annual balance of$400,000 operating account, $400,000 reserve fund and$750,000 escrow account INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS&MEDICAL CAREERS Paralegal Program Supervisor • Taught law classes in Paralegal Program • Supervised fulitime and adjunct faculty • Evaluated faculty and advised students • Obtained Colorado Department of Higher Education, Division of Private Occupational Schools teaching credential OFFICE OF THE COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL Assistant Attorney General, Human Services Unit • Represented State in appeals by alleged perpetrators of child abuse/neglect and sexual abuse of children • Litigated cases before Administrative Law Judge • Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings& motions • Prepared hearing strategy and conducted settlement negotiations UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO Director,Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Office (AAEO) • Managed office for major university of approximately 10,500 students,450 faculty,550 classified employees and 140 administrative employees • Handled discrimination and sexual harassment complaints by faculty, students and employees • Conducted intake of discrimination complaints by faculty, students and classified/administrative employees • Investigated discrimination complaints based on race,gender,sexual harassment, religion and disability • Issued reports based on analysis of facts and applicable federal and state civil rights laws • Conducted sexual harassment and civil rights training for faculty, employees and students Page 1 of 2 EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF DENVER,COLLEGE OF LAW Juris Doctor Degree,1988 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO Bachelor of Science Degree,Business Administration,Management Emphasis, 1983 TRAINING&CERTIFICATION Public Trustee Association of Colorado&Colorado Mesa University Public Trustee Certificate,June 2014 CDR ASSOCIATES,Boulder,CO The Mediation Process,December 2003 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS COLORADO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION Commissioner,March 2011-Present PUBLIC TRUSTEE ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO Member, President,June 2012—June 2013 COLORADO HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION Elected Board Member,January 2014—Present WELD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Board Member,July 2014—Present OTHER EXPERIENCE/SKILLS • Bilingual English/Spanish • National Association of Latino Elected/Appointed Officials(NALEO),member • Judicial Performance Commission, 19th Judicial District,Colorado State Senate Appointee, member 2008 • Hispanic National Bar Association, Member • Colorado Bar Association, Member • Honoree,Colorado Women Lawyer Leaders in Government,Colorado Women's Bar Association Foundation,2009 Page 2 of 2 Hello