COUNCIL MEMBERS
WARD 3 BETTE ERICKSON, MAYOR PRO TEM
Term expires Nov. 2019 Phone: 303-466-3255 Email: berickson@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org Background: Bette Erickson was elected by residents of Ward 3 in November 2015. She has lived in Broomfield’s Ward 3 since 1984, where she and her husband raised a son and a daughter. Now a widow, Bette enjoys hiking and snowshoeing, traveling, social media and spending time with family and friends. Education: Bachelor of Science in Group Social Sciences from Western Michigan University at Kalamazoo; State of Colorado Professional Teacher License Community involvement: Health and Human Services Advisory Committee; Broomfield Economic Development Corp. Board; Open Space & Trails Advisory Committee; Panelist/ Moderator for CU Conference on World Affairs; Exec Board Open Space Foundation; Vice Chair, Secretary and backcountry volunteer Indian Peaks Wilderness Alliance; BVSD Transportation Review Board; National League of Cities Institute for Youth, Education and Families
WARD 3 DEVEN SHAFF
Term expires Nov. 2021 Phone: 970-344-8032 Email: dshaff@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org Background: Deven was elected by Ward 3 in 2017. He and his family have lived in Broomfield for nearly 10 years. Education: Bachelor of Arts Music, Education Minor from College of Idaho; Master of Music Colorado State University Community involvement: Former chair/current member of Broomfield Cultural Council. Member of Civic Center Focus Group, SCFD Reauthorization Task-Force and Denver Public Schools Arts Resource Council.
WARD 4 KEVIN KREEGER
Term expires Nov. 2019 Phone: 720-982-3751 Email: kkreeger@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org Background: Kevin was elected in 2015. His current term ends November, 2019. Kevin moved to Broomfield in 2003. Kevin is married to Mila Sbrocca, who is an elementary school teacher in Broomfield. Kevin has two children, Veronica and Rebecca. Mila also has two children, Calvin and Maia. Kevin helps companies implement Quality Assurance systems that reduce error, manage change, manage suppliers and ensure a consistent, high quality product. He specializes in the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Education: BS in Chemistry from Roosevelt University in Chicago (graduated with honors). Community involvement: Girls soccer coach; Supervisory Committee member for Community Financial Credit Union (a financial institution with ~$225 million in assets); Mentoring and tutoring disadvantaged youth; School volunteer, which includes working in the classroom with kids who struggle to keep up.
WARD 4 KIMBERLY GROOM
Term expires Nov. 2021 Phone: 303-374-4074 Email: kgroom@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org Background: Kimberly was elected by Ward 4 in 2017. Her current term ends November, 2021. Kim grew up in Broomfield and considers herself a 2nd generation Broomfield’er and 4th generation Coloradan. Kim is excited to throw her name in the hat to represent the town she grew up in and where her two amazing boys call home. She has 26 years in corporate leadership roles as a Program Manager within four industries: Environmental Remediation, Information Systems, Aerospace & Defense, and Food & Beverage. Education: Bachelor of Science business management; Master of Science environmental management & policy; MS computer information systems. Community involvement: Kim volunteers as a board of director on Senior Resources of Broomfield and have more than 20 years of volunteering in youth organizations and schools.
WARD 5 DAVID BEACOM
Term expires Nov. 2019 Phone: 303-453-9420 Email: dbeacom@ broomfieldcitycouncil.org Background: Moved to Broomfield in 1999. Married to wife, Mary. Father of three grown children, Amy and David, who live in Portland, Ore,, and Dean, who lives in Boulder. Retired from Xcel Energy legal department, and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Education: Bachelor’s degree in history from Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., and Juris Doctor degree from Creighton University School of Law. Community involvement: Served on Broomfield’s Local Licensing Authority since 2005, most recently as the authority’s board chair.
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