Advisory Council

Together, FRCC and regional leaders are driving innovation, expanding opportunity and preparing Colorado’s workforce for what’s next.

The Front Range Community College Advisory Council serves as a vital bridge between the college and the region it serves—linking education, business/industry, legislators, K-12 partners, city councils, county commissioners and community leaders. 

Council members help advocate for FRCC’s mission, strengthen partnerships and ensure the college’s programs and priorities remain aligned with the evolving needs of our region. 

The Purpose of the Advisory Council

Advise the FRCC President and the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE) on long-term educational and workforce needs. 
Serve as a liaison between FRCC and area employers to align programs with evolving industry trends. 
Engage with local school boards, county commissioners, city councils, other elected officials and community stakeholders.
Champion FRCC’s programs and services throughout the diverse communities we serve.

Why It Matters

The FRCC Advisory Council plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of education and workforce development across Colorado’s Front Range. As business, civic and education leaders, its members directly influence how FRCC prepares the next generation of skilled professionals and community changemakers. 

The council’s voices and perspectives ensure that FRCC remains an agile, responsive and community-driven institution. By participating, council members: 

Shape regional impact. They help guide FRCC’s strategies to meet workforce and community priorities. 
Strengthen their own organizations’ talent pipelines. They inform training and credential programs that directly align with local industry. 
Connect with key leaders. They collaborate with peers across sectors who share a commitment to innovation, equity and prosperity. 
Champion opportunity. They support initiatives that expand access, remove barriers and enhance the vitality of our region.

Advisory Council Membership

Nancy Hamilton

Chief Financial Officer, Ubiterra

Ms. Hamilton serves as Ubiterra's Chief Financial Officer where she is responsible for all finance and accounting functions as well as corporate legal and administrative matters. Ms. Hamilton's career includes merger and acquisition experience, Treasury and IT systems management and HR with various companies, many of them start-ups, some where she was COO. In helping those companies grow, she provided guidance for global growth strategy, raising capital, corporate structure and governance. She has also been responsible for the financial and SEC compliance necessary for taking a company public (Intrado: NASDAQ), managing the subsequent Investor Relations efforts and eventual exit strategy. In addition to being on Ubiterra's Board of Directors and she is a member of the advisory committee for Exum Instruments. She holds a BS degree from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.

Ryan Rohman MSN, RN, NMF

Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, UCHealth Northern Colorado

Ryan Rohman MSN, RN, NMF, is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for UCHealth Northern Colorado and has been in this position since August 2019. Prior to this role, Ryan was the Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, CO. Ryan's career with UCHealth began in 2003, from a bedside nurse, he advanced to a surgical unit educator during a pivotal point in the health system's history. With the opening of MCR in 2007, Ryan became program manager of PVH bariatrics while also holding a nurse manager position in the surgical unit. He was promoted to PVH director of perioperative services in 2011 and became the regional senior director of perioperative services for both MCR and PVH in 2013. In 2015, Ryan was named chief nursing officer for MCR. During his tenure as CNO, MCR received its second Magnet designation and MCR was named as a Top 100 Hospital in 2017. During Ryan's time as CNO, he went on his first Medical Mission, providing primary care along the Amazon River to villages in need.

Ryan received a Bachelor of Science in nursing with honors and summa cum laude from University of Minnesota School of Nursing and a Master in Science in nursing in health systems leadership from the University of Colorado School of Nursing in Aurora. Nationally, Ryan is an American Organization of Nurse Executives Fellow (AONE); and served on the Colorado Organization of Nurse Leaders Board of Directors (CONL) and member of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). Within our community, Ryan serves on the Harmony Surgery Center board, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce board and is a graduate of Leadership Fort Collins, maintaining an active role with the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce' initiatives.

Meetings & Structure

Meets quarterly – a minimum of four times per year, as required by statute.  Meeting locations rotate across campuses and community sites.

Strategic Focus Areas

People, Culture & Organizational Excellence 
Workforce Alignment & Employer Needs
Policy, Advocacy & Legislative Strategy 
Industry Innovations & Partnership
Student Success & Belonging 
Community Engagement & Economic Impact
Data, Outcomes & Accountability 
Strategic Partnerships & Resource Development

Driving Regional Impact

The Advisory Council is a cornerstone of FRCC’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan Forward Together. Through their insight and collaboration, council members help ensure the college remains closely aligned with the evolving needs of our communities, industries and students. 

Together, council members and college leadership drive meaningful progress on the region’s most important priorities — preparing a skilled workforce, advancing equity and strengthening the economic vitality of Colorado’s Front Range.

Building stronger connections between education, industry and community.
Expanding workforce pathways in high-demand and emerging fields.
Reducing barriers to access and success for learners across the region. 
Advocating for resources and policies that strengthen our region.

Get Involved

We invite you to connect with the FRCC President’s Office to learn more about Advisory Council membership or partnership opportunities. 

Contact us at  FRCC.President@frontrange.edu