This quarter, we welcome executive-level transitions, hear from our Chief Investment Officer regarding the status of Foundation investments, and celebrate influential women during Women's History Month.

Earlier this year, El Pomar’s Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Kyle Hybl as Chief Executive Officer and Matt Carpenter as Chief Operating Officer.

"Congratulations to Kyle and Matt, and thanks to Bill Hybl, who will remain Executive Chairman of the Board, for his 46 years of leadership!"
-William Ward, Vice Chairman of the Board
STEWARDING PROMISE:
A LETTER FROM THE CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
" El Pomar Foundation was the Penroses’ gift to the people of Colorado; the Investment Office is charged with protecting that gift and stewarding its growth."

R. Thayer Tutt, Jr. offers an inside look into the work of the Investment Office and the investing strategy he employs to ensure the financial viability of the Foundation.
RECOGNITION OF
REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Thank you to Dan Cardinali, President and CEO of Independent Sector, for recognizing our Regional Partnerships program as a way to empower nonprofits in his latest article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review!
CELEBRATING FEMALE LEADERSHIP
Female leaders in Colorado's outdoor industry enjoyed engaging conversation during the "Women in the Backcountry and Boardroom" event, presented by El Pomar's Heritage Series program and the Ent Center for the Arts.
DEVANIE HELMAN RECOGNIZED AS AN
EMERGING LEADER
Congratulations to Devanie Helman, Vice President of Leadership Development and Director of the Fellowship, on receiving the Emerging Leader award from Leadership Pikes Peak!
CITY COUNCIL ELECTION
El Pomar Foundation's Forum for Civic Advancement was proud to host candidates for Colorado Springs City Council for a debate at Penrose House on Thursday, March 21st. Thank you to everyone who attended or tuned in!
FELLOWSHIP UPDATES
Devon Seymour accepted the role of Foundation Operations Manager with AAMI Foundation in Washington, DC.
Antonio Huerta began as the Donor Relations Manager with the CSU-Pueblo Foundation.
Kincaid Hoffman moved to Seattle, Washington and started as an analyst with Slalom Consulting.
Emily Padgett accepted the role of Summer Programs Manager with Amigos de las Americas in Houston, Texas.