OPS 2022 Yearbook

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Director’s Message

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From Management

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New Employees

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Those We Will Miss

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What Has Happened in 2022

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What Has Happened at OPS in 2022

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What Has OPS Staff Been Up to

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From the Director Hi OPS, I hope you all had a joyful Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Even though we have continued working from home more than in the office, it has been an amazing year at OPS thanks to you.

It has been great to see many of you in the office over the course of the year. There are quite a few changes on our floor, many of you have moved around and we now share space on our floor with folks from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

The lobby and plaza upgrades have made them very welcoming spaces. We have hired some very talented people across the Division who some of us will get to meet for the first time at our Division Meeting had a few boiler inspector retirements this past year, and most recently that of Greg Johnson our Public Safety Program Manager.

I am so thankful for Greg’s friendship and years of service at OPS, he has truly been an inspiration to many of us and his career has been a model of Outstanding Public Service. Greg’s work coaching, developing and mentoring his team has left us with a strong team in place led by Jacquee Wilson and an amazing group of supervisors and staff.

On the Operations side, Tiffany has done a phenomenal job leading her team and so has Zach with the Petroleum Programs. At the Division meeting we will all hear about accomplishments and the fantastic work from staff across all OPS programs. We are also moving into the era of electric vehicles, and now have two EVs in our fleet a sedan and a full-size truck and will hear a bit about them. Huge thanks to Luz and everyone else who helped contribute and put together the OPS Yearbook, it is awesome.

I am looking forward to visiting with you and sharing in a meal at the Potluck and Division Meeting on Dec 7th. See you there.

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From Management I'm so proud to be working with such an excellent group of people in the Petroleum Program!

This is what happens when experts in their fields are aligned with their purpose to protect the environment and ensure an equitable marketplace. Your daily work positively affects our state's citizens and all fuel consumers in Colorado. Thank you for your continued energy and dedication!

Zach Hope Fund/Accounting Team - My many thanks and sincere gratitude to all of you, for all your hard work and outstanding dedication and service to not only our team and Division, but to our stakeholders. What each of you do behind the scenes is what helps keep our programs working.

Your ability to problem solve, adapt to all sorts of challenges, and continue to strive for excellence and perfection is truly what makes us so remarkable. I am so thankful that we are such a strong, supportive team, and I am reminded of that each passing day we work with one another. Thank you again for all your hard work and I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays with your loved ones.

Jenna Calkins Public Safety Team - thank you for warmly welcoming me into my new role as the Public Safety manager! I also want to thank you for your diligence in keeping the people of Colorado safe in your various capacities. Thanks for all you do!!

Jacquee Wilson PRC, It has been a great year! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication! You are appreciated more than you know!!

Peggy Christian

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New Employees During 2022, we have had a lot of changes.

Those changes include new members of the OPS family. Let’s get to know and welcome them!

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New Employees

Aaron Spence – Release Prevention Inspector

Hi my name is Aaron Spence originally from Wyoming transferred up to the Grand Junction area through the oil and gas in 2010. I worked in the oil and gas for 17 years then worked for Eaton sales and service as a service tech for three years and got lucky enough to now be working with OPS as a petroleum inspector.

Colorado has been great to myself and my family and enjoy outdoors activities such as mountain biking hiking dirt bike riding and hunting and fishing.

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New Employees Pamela Williams – PRC Program Support

Alright, some things about me. I grew up right here in the metro area, in Lakewood.

I went to college in Nebraska. I have been with OPS since August, I have a degree in Teaching that has led me to teach in some weird places. I spent 10 summers working at summer camps all over the country (CO, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire). I first taught at an "attendance center" in the middle of nowhere Nebraska (Bassett, in North Central Nebraska) I have also taught in Craig, CO (out by Steamboat Springs), and a year teaching in Kuwait (yes, the Middle East). I wasn't happy with the way teaching was going so I left that and tried my hands at a lot of things, but most recently spent 4 years with TSA (if you’re traveling and have questions about security, feel free to ask).

I also have a part time job working for the Guest Relations Department of the Denver Broncos as an Usher (if you're ever at a game come find me at sec 101/102).

When I'm not at work I love watching movies, reading books, spending time with friends, and traveling. I just finished a trip to the UK in Sept/Oct, where I got to nerd out at the Titanic Museum and Hotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland, see a bunch of Harry Potter stuff, and the best part was being able to spend time with my cousin who lives in Scotland.

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New Employees Kim Mota – Fund Program Analyst

My name is Kimberly. I am married and a mother of 2, G and Michael.

My mother is from Peru and my dad is from Colombia, but I am a Colorado native. I grew up speaking Spanish in my house, so I am bilingual.

I love to try new food and traveling. I may look serious, but I’m actually really funny and always laughing inside.

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New Employees

Mike Park– Boiler Inspector

Mike Park is a new inspector from the Boiler section, let’s hope we can get to know him during our Division Meeting.

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Those We Will Miss As part of all the 2022 changes, we had some of our OPS family to have life changes of their own. We will always miss you and hope you stop by to say hi!

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Those Who Decided a New Career Path

Karly Jones

Christa Sanchez

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Those Who Retired Greg Johnson (for now)

Bobby Sonnier

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What Has Happened in 2022 So far…

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Biggest Pop Culture Moments of 2022 (so far) Oh, slap!

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock during the Oscar’s ceremony after making a joke about Jada Pinket Smith…. Yikes!

Obi-Wan Kenobi vs.

Darth Vader Star Wars fans got a treat thanks to Disney+’s series Obi-Wan Kenobi where Darth Vader and Obi-Wan fought again

Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard Amber Heard and Johnny Depp were in a 6-week trial after Johnny sued Amber for $50 million.

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Maryanne Oketch wins Survivor Season 42 of Survivor was won by Maryanne Oketch. She is the show’s second Black female winner and the most likable winner.

Death of a legend Sadly, Bob Saget died on January 9th in his sleep in a Florida hotel.

The Iceman returned Top Gun Maverick saw the return of Tom Cruise as Pete Maverick and, for short scene, Val Kilmer returned as Iceman

Credits: Staff, E. W. (2022, July 1). The biggest pop culture moments of 2022 (so far). EW.com. https://ew.com/celebrity/biggest-pop-culture-moments-of-2022-so-far/ Content

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What Has Happened This Year…So Far? Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup after 20 years.

US National Soccer Team Classified to the FIFA 2022 World Cup in Qatar

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What Has Happened This Year…So Far? Super Bowl 2022 the LA Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals

By https://www.cnn.com/

On February 1 was regarded as the greatest NFL quarterback of all time. He then retired for 40days.

By https://www.onthisday.com/

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What Has Happened at OPS in 2022 So far…

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Volunteering at SAME Café in May SAME (So All May Eat) Café is Denver’s first nonprofit restaurant that focuses their efforts on creating community through healthy food access

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Arvada Outreach After 2 years, we got back together for Keys to Compliance, these were some of our sponsors.

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Arvada Outreach

Bruno Busnardo, former PSTC Chair, was there representing Eaton

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Arvada Outreach

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Arvada Outreach

CDLE representation

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Arvada Outreach Zach telling us all about COSITS-IA

Murray Brown and Robert Schlegel keeping Zach company

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Arvada Outreach Guest Speaker for Amusements

OPS pays attention

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Arvada Outreach Scott’s turn.

Then Leslie takes over.

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Arvada Outreach Bob showing why boiler safety is important

Jacquee gave us the 811

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Arvada Outreach Michelle talking about REPs

Johnny B explained policies

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Arvada Outreach Luz was talking, and talking, and talking…

David shared his love for conveyances while Erik and Dieter paid close attention

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Arvada Outreach And then we mingled

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Grand Junction Outreach Round two

Dave Harris!

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Grand Junction Outreach Round two

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Grand Junction Outreach Round two

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Grand Junction Outreach Round two

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Grand Junction Outreach Backstage

Round two was still going

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Grand Junction Outreach Round two

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Grand Junction Outreach Round two

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Grand Junction Outreach Round two

Because Luz had to work in Outreach on her birthday (this was after work of course)

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National Brownfield Oklahoma Michelle Howard was at National Brownfield

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Explosives Program

Best of the West April 2022 Spearfish - SD

Practical Explosives Training (PET) at Golden’s Community Center November 2022

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National Tanks Conference Mary White

ASTM-Pennsylvania Amy Wilson’s view from the classroom

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Western Weights and Measures Meeting - California Scott Simmons gets recognized at the meeting (this was in 2021 in Golden, but still worth mentioning)

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Western Weights and Measures Meeting - California

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Community Service Award

Leslie got recognized this past summer

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What Has OPS Staff Been Up To So far…

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Amy caught an Iris blooming

Bobby volunteered with a program helping vets with spay procedures.

They support each other by hugging!

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Bobby with MK at the pool

Then the beach!

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Candace and fam went to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison

And road trip!

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Candace at the Protoje concert

Then at Fontaines D.C.

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Jacquee going to an adventure.

Waiting room Dallas to Qatar

Qatar Airways’ food looks delicious!

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Jacquee’s trip to the Maldives

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Jacquee’s trip to the Maldives

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Jacquee’s trip to the Maldives

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Johnny B’s son, Chris, trip to Honduras

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Johnny B’s son, Chris, trip to Honduras Zip line platform

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Johnny B’s son, Chris, trip to Honduras

And he went zip lining

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Johnny B’s son, Chris, trip to Honduras

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Luz at the Denver Salsa Congress with Colorado New Style (CNS) intermediate team

CNS Halloween dance

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Steamboat Sulfur Spring

Luz at Colorado Springs Manitou Dwellings

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And then, Jenna got engaged.

And the big day was coming…

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And now, let’s see Mr. and Mrs. Calkins She is now Jenna Calkins!

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And now she has fun as married woman!

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Leslie at the San Juan River

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Leslie at Maroon Bells

Leslie at Maui

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Mahesh family fun times!

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Mahesh family fun times!

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Mary hiking in glacier

The glacier

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Mary and Mark…

At Deception Pass

At the National Beer Fest

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Mary continued her adventures

Bellingham-WA

Washington State Coast

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Mary’s adorable Orban!

Hiking!

Tired from the hike

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Murray’s children

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Pam’s adventures in the UK

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Pam’s adventures in the UK

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Scott N. at the wave pool in Texas

Dave K. monster elk

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Scott S. family moments

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Scott S. family moments

He looks nervous

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Scott S. family moments

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Zach’s Colorado adventures

A rainbow

Idaho Springs

Sloan's Lake

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Zach’s adventures

Pittsburgh Aerial

Pittsburgh Point Park and Pittsburgh at night

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Zach’s adventures

Molas Lake -CO

Washington, D.C.

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Jane’s Gazebo in her Thailand home

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Peggy’s favorite son

Grandson’s graduation

Peggy and Heather

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Last In-Person Division Meeting was in 2019!

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JOE BARELA CDLE Executive Director Content

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MAHESH ALBUQUERQUE Oil and Public Safety Director Content

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Petroleum Program

Robert Schlegel Compliance Supervisor

Zach Hope Petroleum Program Manager

Aaron Spence

Dan Cannel

Dan Likes

Kagen Kitzman

Kyle Campbell

Monte McMechen

Murray Brown

Orren Doss

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Rich Holcomb

Petroleum Program

Zach Hope Petroleum Program Manager

Scott Simmons W&M Supervisor

Inspectors

Alberto Villagomez

Wayne Reinert

Scott Wagner

Fuel Quality Laboratory

Michael Charney

Amy Wilson Content

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Petroleum Support

Zach Hope Petroleum Program Manager

Program Support

Alisha Humphrey

Bill Hickman

Vicki Cole

Enforcement

Vinny Secondo Content

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Operations

Jenna Calkins Fund and Finance Manager

Tiffany Becker Operations Manager

Petroleum Storage Tank Fund

John Bonifacic

Luz Duque

Kim Mota

Michael Hunt

OPS Finance

Sandi Johnson Content

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Operations

Michael Leal Data & Technology Supervisor

Tiffany Becker Operations Manager

J Garcia

Melanie Moore

Mike Kwiecinski

Steve Noel Content

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Operations

Peggy Christian Administrative Manager

Tiffany Becker Operations Manager

Jack Christos

Marissa Cantarovici

Pam Williams Content

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Public Safety

Bob Becker Chief Boiler Inspector

Jacquee Wilson Public Safety Manager

Art Boscamp

Dave Woodson

Gary Hensley

Jacob Buffy

Myung (Mike) Park

Rand Rutledge

Tom Martinez

Tom Rogers

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Wade Distel

Public Safety

Scott Narreau Amusements & Explosives Manager

Jacquee Wilson Public Safety Manager

David Knight

Candace Garza

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Public Safety

Jacquee Wilson Public Safety Manager

Dieter Williams

David Hutchcraft Chief Conveyance Inspector

Erik Trefry

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Public Safety

Jacquee Wilson Public Safety Manager

Leslie Sohl

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