Foundation leaders provide insight and stewardship.
The CSU Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that oversees the management and investment of all charitable gifts made in support of Colorado State University. The Board is composed of up to 15 voting members and three ex officio members: two from the University and one representative from the CSU System Board of Governors.
To carry out its fiduciary responsibilities, the Board operates through five standing committees: Executive, Audit, Governance, Investment, and the Committee on Investor Responsibility.
Voting Members
Officers
Michelle is a Colorado native and attended CSU as a first-generation student. She earned her law degree from the University of Denver and received the University of Denver Outstanding Law Student award.
Jim is a managing director, institutional consulting director and corporate client group director for Graystone Consulting, a business unit of Morgan Stanley’s Corporate & Institutional Services.
Chair of the CSU Foundation board and chair of the executive committee, Deb is a CPA and the former executive vice president and CFO for the Colorado Trust. Prior to this, Deb was the CEO of CollegeInvest, the state of Colorado’s 529 college savings plan and the largest originator of federally guaranteed student loans.
Directors
Jim is a retired accounting firm partner with more than 40 years of experience in accounting, auditing, consulting, and firm leadership. He currently serves on the advisory board for Dietrich Partners and as an audit committee member for the Regional Transportation District, where he provides oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
Jason is passionate about helping individuals and families achieve financial success with purpose. His “why” is focused on helping clients create a legacy that will last for generations to come. As one of the founding members of Greyrock Wealth Advisors, Jason’s expertise spans more than two decades. He serves as the team’s managing director and was named on the Forbes/SHOOK Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list in 2020, 2022, and 2023, which recognizes top financial advisors from around the country.
David is a partner at OneSeven Advisors, a tax and family office advisory firm based in Fort Collins, Colorado. An appreciation for family and community takes a high priority for OneSeven and for David, which extends through the firm and into their nonprofit board involvement.
Chris Dunne is a Partner and Head of Private Wealth Management at ArrowMark Partners, a Denver-based, employee-owned investment management firm that manages approximately $19 billion on behalf of leading endowments, foundations, pensions, and family offices. As one of ArrowMark’s earliest employees, Dunne played a key role in shaping the firm’s culture and building its sales, marketing, and client service functions.
Eric Hanno is the Co-Head of Apollo Aligned Alternatives (“AAA”) and a Co-Chair of the AAA Investment Committee. Previously, Mr. Hanno was a Partner at The Carlyle Group where he was Co-head of AlpInvest’s Primary Investment Team, and a Member of AlpInvest’s Global Investment and Management Committees.
Keith Meyer is a Colorado State University graduate with a degree in Civil Engineering and more than 32 years of experience in the engineering and construction industries. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading consulting firms, municipal government agencies, and his own company, Ditesco, where he served as President and led a firm specializing in program, project, and construction management as well as engineering services.
Morris is a graduate of CSU and an accomplished senior management professional with over 30 years of experience in higher education, nonprofit management, and government.
Chris Schmidt, CPA, MBA, CITP, is the Managing Partner for Deloitte’s Colorado Marketplace, where he leads marketplace growth, executive client relationships, and strategic initiatives across the state. During his 28-year career with Deloitte, Schmidt has advised senior executives, led large-scale business and technology transformation efforts, and built extensive relationships across the business, higher education, nonprofit, and public sectors.
Mark earned his B.A. in business administration (finance and marketing) from the University of Wisconsin – Madison and his M.B.A. (finance and marketing) from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
Cindy Wagner is a seasoned human resources and people operations executive with more than 30 years of experience leading talent, culture, organizational development, and workforce strategy initiatives across healthcare, professional services, sports, and emerging growth organizations. A Colorado State University graduate with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Wagner has built a distinguished career helping organizations strengthen leadership, navigate change, and create high-performing workplace cultures.
As President and CEO, Scott Roberts leads the Foundation, providing strategic direction and oversight for its operations and long-term growth. In partnership with university leadership, he also oversees Colorado State University’s advancement efforts, engaging alumni, friends, and industry partners to inspire and expand private philanthropic support.
Ex-Officio Non-Voting Members
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Amy is a Colorado native and CSU alumna. She previously served as vice president for university operations on the Fort Collins campus and as deputy general counsel, but left the University in September 2020 to become CEO of an e-commerce company, Mozzafiato. With 16 years of higher education leadership experience, as well as seven years of private sector experience, Amy has led some of the most comprehensive projects in CSU history during her executive leadership roles at the University.
Brendan holds a bachelor’s degree with a double major in political science and history, as well as a Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in public budgeting from the University of Connecticut. He served the City and County of Denver for 20 years, including more than six years as the city’s Chief Financial Officer.
Colorado State University System BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Elizabeth “Betsy” Markey’s career spans more than three decades, blending government and private-sector expertise. As a congresswoman for Colorado’s 4th District, she represented a broad constituency and served on influential committees including Agriculture and Transportation. Recognized for her leadership, she was appointed by President Obama as assistant secretary for intergovernmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, facilitating vital communication channels between the department and governmental leaders nationwide.
Independent Audit Committee Members
Gina currently serves as Chief Audit Officer for a large, integrated healthcare system, providing independent assurance and advisory services to executive leadership and multiple governing bodies, including the System Audit Committee, the Health Plan Audit Committee, and the Foundation Board.
Charles “Chucky” Moss served in leadership roles spanning product management, solution design, and professional services during a distinguished 30-year career with Wolters Kluwer/CCH. He led complex accounting and tax system transformation initiatives that modernized business processes, improved operational efficiency, and advanced organizational innovation.
Nicole Vigil joined College Assist as Controller in 2011. Her responsibilities later expanded to include financial leadership for CollegeInvest, and in 2017 she became Chief Financial Officer for both organizations. College Assist is Colorado’s legacy student loan program, and CollegeInvest administers Colorado’s 529 college savings programs.
