Our Leadership

Ms. Durazo began her nonprofit career as an AmeriCorps VISTA with the New York City Coalition Against Hunger working with youth who experienced the highest food insecurity rate in the country. During her 10+ years in the nonprofit sector, Durazo has been an avid member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and has raised over $7.1 million in grants, major gifts, and event-based fundraising. Ms. Durazo has a commitment to education and ethical practices in her non-profit career. She most recently earned her CFRE in December of 2020 and is an ambassador for CFRE International. She has a passion for assisting fundraisers earn their credentials to improve donor stewardship, ethics, and accountability across the nonprofit sector. 

Beryl.Durazo@frontrange.edu | 303-404-5238

Tanae previously served as the Assistant to the Larimer Campus Vice President Jean Runyon and has been with FRCC for over 12 years. Tanae has been an enormous asset to the Larimer Campus over the years, and now she will have the opportunity to help grow and expand opportunities for our students College-Wide.  Tanae brings a unique set of skills to this role, and she will be responsible for growing the Foundation's Stewardship program.

Tanae.Peninger@frontrange.edu | 303-404-5464

Kim recently returned home to Fort Collins and rejoined FRCC after retiring as president of Western Wyoming Community College. She began her academic career as an adjunct business faculty member and continued to serve as chair and dean at Arapahoe Community College. In 2009, she came to FRCC where she served as Dean of Instruction for both the Westminster and Larimer campuses for 5 years. Kim holds a BS in Business Education, an MS in Management and a PhD in Educational Leadership and Human Resource Studies from The Colorado State University. Kim is thrilled to be back at FRCC to continue supporting outcomes for students, businesses and communities. Kim is also thrilled to be back home with her family and the Rocky Mountains, where she loves to play.

Kimberly.Dale@frontrange.edu

Esmeralda began her FRCC career supporting students through Admissions and Recruitment. As an Admissions Representative, she proudly represented the college, led outreach efforts, and assisted students throughout the enrollment process.

Now, as FRCC’s Alumni and Community Relations Coordinator (and a proud alumna herself), she helps build meaningful connections between students, alumni, and the FRCC community. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English/Communication from Metropolitan State University of Denver and an Associate of Arts from FRCC. Esmeralda is excited to continue her work with the Foundation & Community Partnerships.

Esmeralda.RosasDeMendez@frontrange.edu | 303-404-5233

Jessica joined the Front Range Community College Foundation in January 2025 as the part-time Donor Project Coordinator. With over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit industry, she has held various roles encompassing development, event planning, and volunteer management. Jessica is a certified Pilates and barre fitness instructor. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her family.

Jessica.Dewey@frontrange.edu | 303-404-5272

Brandon is Vice President of Operations at Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) Mountain States Region, located in Aurora, Colorado. With 28 years at AP, he currently oversees operations and is involved in business decisions and strategic planning across multiple market sectors and various clients. He completed his degree at Colorado State University in Construction Management.

Brandon is actively involved in many industry organizations including Colorado School Plant Managers Association (CSPMA), Adams 12 Five Star Schools Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee, and recently sat on Associated General Contractors (AGC) Covid Task Force. He is an active participant and supporter of many educational foundations including Adams 12 Education Foundation, Impact on Education Foundation for Boulder Valley Schools, Denver Public Schools Foundation, Westminster Public Schools Foundation, St. Vrain Valley Schools Education Foundation, and the FRCC Foundation. Brandon is committed to ensuring students can get an education and have the opportunity for a prosperous future.

Terry founded Dyecrest Dairy in 1970 in upstate New York, it has been located in Colorado since 1985. There are presently two dairies totaling about 5,000 head of cattle making it one of the largest registered Holstein herds in the country plus it has 2,000 acres of farm ground.Terry became intrigued with FRCC after his step daughter-in-law enrolled and earned a scholarship from the FRCC Foundation.

In 2013 Terry established the Dyecrest Dairy Scholarship, giving preference to non-traditional students plus children and grandchildren of Dyecrest employees. The scholarship also funds non-traditional students who are single mothers and students that are pursuing careers in technical fields at the Larimer Campus.

Narciso has served at a senior leadership level with over 17-years of commercial banking experience, specifically within Boulder County. Prior to joining High Plains Bank, he was Senior Vice President and Boulder Market Leader for Citywide Banks, Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking at Commerce Bank for the Middle Market team, as well as First Vice President for MidFirst Bank, and Senior Vice President for Colorado business Bank. He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder and earned an MBA in Accounting and Finance from Regis University.

Among his many roles and responsibilities, including commercial lending and business development, Garibay is focusing on developing ways to better serve those in the High Plains Bank communities who identify as Hispanic and Latino, among other initiatives.

Michelle Ellison graduated from FRCC in 2015 as a first generation, non-traditional student with her AA in Business. She then transferred to the University of Northern Colorado and went on to earn her BS in Business Administration with an Accounting concentration. After graduation Michelle went to work in public accounting at Moss Adams as an assurance associate, but quickly realized her true passion was recruiting. She shifted gears and began working at CFS, a staffing agency, where she placed accounting and finance professionals in roles across Colorado. Michelle then transitioned to her current role, recruiting for nine states as a Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at CLA, which ranks among the top 10 public accounting firms in the country.

Michelle credits much of her success to her experience at FRCC, and she believes the small class size, one-on-one attention students receive from instructors, combined with the inclusive community environment at FRCC pave the way for students to take the first steps toward achieving their goals.

Adam Ingersoll is an Executive Vice President at FirstBank and a respected leader in commercial banking who believes that strong communities are built through trust, opportunity, and long-term relationships. With nearly 15 years in banking, Adam has dedicated his career to helping businesses grow, supporting economic development, and creating pathways for lasting success across the communities he serves.

In his role at FirstBank, Adam oversees multiple retail branches in Boulder and Weld Counties and provides strategic leadership across various segments of commercial lending. Known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to integrity, Adam focuses on delivering thoughtful, tailored financial solutions that meet today’s needs while positioning clients and communities for the future.

A Colorado native and graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, Adam holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, a Master’s Degree in Accounting, and a Certificate from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. His professional approach is grounded in clear communication, accountability, and a deep belief in the power of relationships.

Beyond his professional work, Adam is a passionate advocate for education and community engagement. Coming from a family of educators, he is a strong supporter of public education and believes in creating pathways for students to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. To that end, he is the immediate past Board Chair for the Five Star Education Foundation for Adam 12 Schools and is currently a member of the Board of Directors for Front Range Community College Foundation. He also serves as the Chair of the FirstBank Advocacy Committee, helping to support a culture of legislative advocacy throughout the organization. 

Harold worked in the Information Technology industry for more than 30 years specializing in information design and learning. He is the owner of Flatirons Technical Communications, which specializes in helping customers create structured, reusable information for technical documentation and training. Previously, he had worked for Brocade, IBM, Lexis Nexis and Oracle. Harold earned a Doctorate in Computing Technology Education from Nova Southeastern University, and his dissertation focused on the design of electronic books.

Harold supports FRCC students through the Harold Henke Scholarship. His connection to community college began when he graduated from Scottsdale Community College, home of the Fighting Artichokes. He believes that the community college system is vital to the development of a competitive workforce.

Harold is a participant in the Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification sponsored by the Colorado Archaeology Society and the Office of the State Archaeologist of Colorado. He has also completed more than 100 hours in training to use metal detecting for historical archaeology surveys.

Dr. Colleen Simpson takes the helm as FRCC's president on August 1, 2022. Her decades of higher education experience have included work in enrollment management, student affairs, academic affairs, teaching and leadership.

Most recently, she served as the vice president of student services and regional learning centers at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. In that role, she oversaw multiple campuses and five regional learning centers—with a focus on:

• leading academic innovation
• designing “student-ready” experiences
• addressing the educational, economic and workforce development needs of the region

Prior to that role, Simpson worked at Bronx Community College—part of the City University of New York (CUNY)—as the administrator overseeing retention and student success. There she led and managed a comprehensive program of services that:

• promoted access to education
• kept students engaged and in college
• helped students complete their degree or credential

Dr. Simpson earned her doctoral degree (EdD) in educational leadership, administration and policy from Fordham University. She earned both her master's degree (MSEd) in higher education administration and her bachelor's degree (BBA) in international marketing from Baruch College (also part of the CUNY system).

Rebecca Woulfe, PhD, serves as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Online Learning. In this role, she works college-wide to support the work of Academic deans, chairs, faculty and instructors. She has oversight for college and programmatic accreditation, areas of state and federal compliance, program review, and leads the online team. Woulfe is also the FRCC liaison to the Colorado Community College System office (CCCS).

Prior to joining FRCC, Woulfe was Vice President for Instruction and Provost for Arapahoe Community College. She has worked for community colleges for over 20 years, serving as a faculty, a Director of eLearning , and an Academic Dean. In her role as VPAA and OL, Rebecca leans on her experience from the classroom to support the success of faculty and students. In her previous role, she led the expansion of work-based learning through apprenticeships and internships and provided leadership in new program development to address industry needs. Woulfe has also been instrumental in the implementation of Guided Pathways. Guided Pathways is a researched-based approach to education that integrates student success practices and equity work to ensure positive outcomes for students and to close opportunity gaps.

Prior to her work with community colleges, Rebecca led the implementation of technology integration for the Daniel's College of Business and University of College at the University of Denver. She provided consultative services to faculty and facilitated professional development sessions on a range of high-impact practices for using technology in the classroom and in online delivery of courses.

Rebecca has a PhD in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Arts Degree in Education with an emphasis in Instructional Technology from the University of Colorado-Denver. Rebecca is committed to creating an inclusive environment for students and employees and recognizes the importance of honoring unique perspectives.