Executive Division

The Executive Division is responsible for strategic efforts impacting higher education in the state and departmental operations. The Division manages the legislative agenda that impacts higher education and houses the Office of Industry Partnerships which promotes and encourages practical workplace experiences like student internships, cooperative education and apprenticeships that complement academic programming. 

Staff List: 

• Holston, JB, Department Executive Director
• Johnson, Tricia, Deputy Executive Director/ Chief Operating Officer
• Allen, Carrie, Human Resource Generalist
• Edinger, Abby, Executive Assistant
• Esquibel, Bernadette, Front Desk Receptionist/DPOS Program Specialist
• Harvey, Amy, Human Resource Director
• Newland, Brent, IT Support Technician III
• Omran, Taryn, Director of Operations and Project Management
• Quinn, Phillip, IT Systems Administrator II
• Rogers, Jimmy, Director of Information Technology

For more information contact the Executive Team: Questions@dhe.state.co.us