O U R B O A R D M E M B E R S
B O A R D C H A I R
Ken Ciancio is a life long resident of Adams County. He is a graduate of Ranum High School and Regis College where he earned degrees in History and Political Science. Ken currently serves on the Westminster Board of Education and on the Adams County Fire Board of Directors. He is a past volunteer board member of CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties as well as the Community Education Foundation.
Ken Ciancio is a life long resident of Adams County. He is a graduate of Ranum High School and Regis College where he earned degrees in History and Political Science. Ken currently serves on the Westminster Board of Education and on the Adams County Fire Board of Directors. He is a past volunteer board member of CASA of Adams and Broomfield Counties as well as the Community Education Foundation.
V I C E C H A I R
Jeni Shaw is a Colorado native who moved into Adams County in 2010. For over 12 years she has been a Claims Lead at Pinnacol Assurance. Jeni is invested in her community and has a passion for at-risk youth. She has been a foster parent, an adoptive parent, and a volunteer for several organizations including Denver Health, Volunteers of America, and Bonfils. In her spare time Jeni enjoys spending time with her husband and three children as well as gathering with her friends, & family, and attending concerts & theater productions. While serving on the foundation board, Jeni hopes to make an impact on the community she loves!
Jeni Shaw is a Colorado native who moved into Adams County in 2010. For over 12 years she has been a Claims Lead at Pinnacol Assurance. Jeni is invested in her community and has a passion for at-risk youth. She has been a foster parent, an adoptive parent, and a volunteer for several organizations including Denver Health, Volunteers of America, and Bonfils. In her spare time Jeni enjoys spending time with her husband and three children as well as gathering with her friends, & family, and attending concerts & theater productions. While serving on the foundation board, Jeni hopes to make an impact on the community she loves!
T R E A S U R E R
Jacob King is a resident of Adams County who believes in the power of community. He is passionate about foster care youth and the residents of his community. Jacob or "Jake" as he prefers to be called works at Johnson Auto Plaza Inc. in Brighton where he has provided exceptional customer service for over 10 years to the community. When not at work, Jake enjoys traveling with his beautiful family and enjoying the wonderful vistas Colorado has to offer.
Jacob King is a resident of Adams County who believes in the power of community. He is passionate about foster care youth and the residents of his community. Jacob or "Jake" as he prefers to be called works at Johnson Auto Plaza Inc. in Brighton where he has provided exceptional customer service for over 10 years to the community. When not at work, Jake enjoys traveling with his beautiful family and enjoying the wonderful vistas Colorado has to offer.
S E C R E T A R Y
Jackson Dreiling is a life-long Coloradan. Born and raised in Estes Park, educated at CU-Boulder, and residing in Westminster since 2009, Jackson is honored to serve on the Adams County Foundation. In addition to being appointed in January 2018, Jackson also serves on the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Long Range Planning and Advisory Committee, several interfaith coalitions and is dedicated to serving all Adams County residents. He and his wife, Jennie, have two boys, and have been married for 12 years.
Jackson Dreiling is a life-long Coloradan. Born and raised in Estes Park, educated at CU-Boulder, and residing in Westminster since 2009, Jackson is honored to serve on the Adams County Foundation. In addition to being appointed in January 2018, Jackson also serves on the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Long Range Planning and Advisory Committee, several interfaith coalitions and is dedicated to serving all Adams County residents. He and his wife, Jennie, have two boys, and have been married for 12 years.
B O A R D M E M B E R
Cassie Ratliff moved to Adams County in 2011. She has been working in and volunteering for non-profits since 2003. Along with serving on the board for the Adams County Foundation, she is currently volunteering for Rocky Mountain Human Services, on their Human Rights Committee. Prior to her recent volunteer work, she worked for a local non-profit Family Tree. Cassie has provided direct client services to individuals and families who were homeless, as well as victims of domestic violence.
Cassie Ratliff moved to Adams County in 2011. She has been working in and volunteering for non-profits since 2003. Along with serving on the board for the Adams County Foundation, she is currently volunteering for Rocky Mountain Human Services, on their Human Rights Committee. Prior to her recent volunteer work, she worked for a local non-profit Family Tree. Cassie has provided direct client services to individuals and families who were homeless, as well as victims of domestic violence.
B O A R D M E M B E R
Michael Zucker attended The Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Physics and a Masters of Engineering in Acoustics. He moved to Colorado in 2008 to pursue a career in atmospheric science. He currently holds a position as an Associate Scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in conjunction with the University of Colorado as part of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES). He is also an active musician and record producer.
Michael Zucker attended The Pennsylvania State University where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Physics and a Masters of Engineering in Acoustics. He moved to Colorado in 2008 to pursue a career in atmospheric science. He currently holds a position as an Associate Scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in conjunction with the University of Colorado as part of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES). He is also an active musician and record producer.
C O L L A B O R A T I V E L E A D E R S H I P
Rebecca Zamora is a passionate civil servant with over 17 years of extraordinary success in academics, leading nonprofits, and dedication to exemplary human services. Rebecca leverages her Bachelors in Science in Psychology from Mount Saint Mary’s University and her Masters degree in Strategic Innovation and Change from The University of Denver to strengthen Colorado community organizations, businesses, educational institutions and residents together in ways that increase the quality of life for all. Rebecca currently works in the County Managers Office in Adams County and provides collaborative and supportive leadership to the Adams County Foundation Board.