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News
August 4, 2021
Governor Susana Martinez elected to the
Daniels Fund Board of Directors
The Daniels Fund announced Governor Susana Martinez has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Daniels Fund.
Now valued at approximately $1.7 billion, the Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. The Daniels Fund continues the legacy of generosity established by its founder, Bill Daniels, a cable television pioneer known for his compassion for those in need and his unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Since its inception, it has funded grants and scholarships totaling nearly $1 billion.
“I look forward to the tremendous value and experience Governor Martinez will bring to our board,” said John Suthers, Chair of the Daniels Fund Board of Directors. “Her deep knowledge and connection to the state of New Mexico is unparalleled.”
Martinez was elected governor of New Mexico in 2010 and re-elected by a wide margin to serve a second term in 2014. She became New Mexico’s first female governor and the first Hispanic female governor in the history of the United States. As governor, she prioritized keeping New Mexico’s communities safe, ensuring all students receive a high-quality education, and diversifying and growing the state’s economy.
“Bill Daniels continues to impact the lives of so many people through his foundation,” said Governor Martinez. “I am truly honored to serve on the board and be a part of furthering his legacy.”
Prior to being elected governor, Martinez was a prosecutor for 25 years along New Mexico’s southern border and served as Doña Ana County’s elected district attorney for over half that time.
She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma School of Law, where she was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. Governor Martinez has been named to Time Magazine’s Top 100 Most Influential People in the World.
Governor Martinez currently serves as a Board Member for the Foundation for Excellence in Education (ExcelinEd), and also serves as an Advisory Board Member for the HuntKean Leadership Fellows program of the Hunt Institute and the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation.
About the Daniels Fund
The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. Visit DanielsFund.org to learn more.
Media Contact: Bruce Wilmsen
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Luke Ragland Named Senior Vice President of Daniels Fund Grants Program
News
June 30, 2021
Luke Ragland Named Senior Vice President
of Daniels Fund Grants Program
The Daniels Fund is pleased to announce that Luke Ragland has been named Senior Vice President of the organization’s Grants Program.
Ragland has a proven track record of impact as a leader in Colorado’s education system and, as a fourth-generation Coloradan from the southwestern corner of the state, he brings a strong understanding of the needs of rural communities.
“Luke is well-positioned to lead our Grants Program into the future,” Hanna Skandera, President & CEO of the Daniels Fund. “His vision, grit, and entrepreneurial heart will drive an outcomes-focused approach for greater impact within the communities we serve.”
Prior to joining the Daniels Fund, Ragland served as the President of Ready Colorado, an education policy organization based in Denver. Previously, he served as Vice President of Policy at Colorado Succeeds, practiced commercial litigation at a law firm in Denver, and worked in the White House. Ragland serves on the board of the Colorado Charter School Institute, a statewide charter school authorizer.
“It’s an honor to join the Daniels Fund, an organization that positively impacts the lives of so many people,” said Luke Ragland. “I look forward to advancing Bill Daniels’ legacy and propelling the Grants Program forward.”
The Daniels Fund Grants Program provides support to highly effective nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming in the areas of Aging, Amateur Sports, Disabilities, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Early Childhood Education, Homeless & Disadvantaged, K-12 Education, and Youth Development.
About the Daniels Fund
The Daniels Fund, established by cable television pioneer Bill Daniels, is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. Visit DanielsFund.org to learn more.
Media Contact: Bruce Wilmsen
Direct: 720.941.4429
[email protected]
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Mayor John Suthers elected as Chair of Daniels Fund Board of Directors
News
May 26, 2021
Mayor John Suthers elected as chair of
Daniels Fund board of directors
Mayor John Suthers has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Daniels Fund.
Now valued at approximately $1.6 billion, the Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. The Daniels Fund continues the legacy of generosity established by its founder, Bill Daniels, a cable television pioneer known for his compassion for those in need and his unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Since its inception, it has funded grants and scholarships totaling more than $940 million.
Suthers has served on the Daniels Fund Board of Directors since May 2015. He follows outgoing board chair, Secretary Jim Nicholson, who has completed his term and will remain on the board.
“I’m honored to be elected Chairman of the Daniels Fund Board and continue the philanthropic legacy of Bill Daniels and the foundation he created to assist the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming,” Suthers said. “Jim Nicholson has done a tremendous job as chairman and I’ll endeavor to emulate his success.”
“I look forward to working closely with Mayor Suthers as Board Chair,” said Hanna Skandera, President & CEO of the Daniels Fund. “His proven track record as a leader is undeniable.”
Suthers was elected Mayor of Colorado Springs in May 2015 and was overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term in April 2019. Prior to that, he was Attorney General of Colorado from January 2005 until reaching his term limit in January 2015. Originally appointed and then twice-elected by significant margins, he maintained widespread popularity as Colorado’s chief legal officer and head of the Colorado Department of Law.
Previously, Suthers served as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, and District Attorney of Colorado Springs. He has also practiced law as a partner in a private firm.
Suthers’ involvement with civic organizations includes service as President of both the El Paso County Bar Association and the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, and Senior Vice President of the Colorado Bar Association. He has authored five books, most recently No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility: A Prosecutor Makes the Case.
In 2015, Suthers was awarded the Colorado Citizenship Medal, the highest award a Colorado citizen can receive for public service.
Suthers graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and he is also a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School.
Media Contact: Bruce Wilmsen
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Mayor John Suthers elected as Chair of Daniels Fund Board of Directors
News
May 26, 2021
Mayor John Suthers elected as chair of
Daniels Fund board of directors
Mayor John Suthers has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Daniels Fund.
Now valued at approximately $1.6 billion, the Daniels Fund is a private charitable foundation dedicated to making life better for the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming through its grants program, scholarship program, and ethics initiative. The Daniels Fund continues the legacy of generosity established by its founder, Bill Daniels, a cable television pioneer known for his compassion for those in need and his unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Since its inception, it has funded grants and scholarships totaling more than $940 million.
Suthers has served on the Daniels Fund Board of Directors since May 2015. He follows outgoing board chair, Secretary Jim Nicholson, who has completed his term and will remain on the board.
“I’m honored to be elected Chairman of the Daniels Fund Board and continue the philanthropic legacy of Bill Daniels and the foundation he created to assist the people of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming,” Suthers said. “Jim Nicholson has done a tremendous job as chairman and I’ll endeavor to emulate his success.”
“I look forward to working closely with Mayor Suthers as Board Chair,” said Hanna Skandera, President & CEO of the Daniels Fund. “His proven track record as a leader is undeniable.”
Suthers was elected Mayor of Colorado Springs in May 2015 and was overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term in April 2019. Prior to that, he was Attorney General of Colorado from January 2005 until reaching his term limit in January 2015. Originally appointed and then twice-elected by significant margins, he maintained widespread popularity as Colorado’s chief legal officer and head of the Colorado Department of Law.
Previously, Suthers served as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections, and District Attorney of Colorado Springs. He has also practiced law as a partner in a private firm.
Suthers’ involvement with civic organizations includes service as President of both the El Paso County Bar Association and the Colorado District Attorney’s Council, and Senior Vice President of the Colorado Bar Association. He has authored five books, most recently No Higher Calling, No Greater Responsibility: A Prosecutor Makes the Case.
In 2015, Suthers was awarded the Colorado Citizenship Medal, the highest award a Colorado citizen can receive for public service.
Suthers graduated magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame and he is also a graduate of the University of Colorado Law School.
Media Contact: Bruce Wilmsen
Direct: 720.941.4429
[email protected]
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