Joel Meggers
CRS President - AICP, MPA, MURP
Background Summary
Joel Meggers has been involved with special districts and metropolitan districts since 1998, and urban renewal authorities and municipal governments since 1993. Joel compliments CRS with a solid foundation of education and experience in local government; he holds a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning and a Masters of Public Administration from the University of Colorado.
Joel’s proven record of success includes positions such as Deputy City Manager, Director of Utilities and Public Works, Director of Community Services, Budget Analyst, Advance Planner, Current Planner, and Management Analyst. He is also an expert in the areas of water, sewer, and stormwater utility operations, management and planning; operations and maintenance and capital improvement budgets and projections; goal-setting and long-range planning.
Joel has earned several honors from the Denver Regional Council of Governments Local Government Innovation Awards Program and is a certified member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (A.I.C.P.). Joel brings both extensive experience and education to the management of special districts and local governments.
Joel’s Career Experience Highlights in Finance and Accounting include:
- Managed debt assessment, bond issuance, infrastructure financing and planning, revenue and cost sharing agreements.
- Issued, refinanced, restructured and managed over an estimated $500 million in bonds that funded various transportation, water right and utility projects with over 50 different governmental entitles - that include districts, cities and urban renewal authorities.
- Coordinated the structuring and management of several sales and property tax increment financing projects.
- Played a leadership role in short & long term financial planning and cost/benefit analysis.
- Extensive experience in audit preparation, budgets, budget amendments, monthly financials statements, and billing operations for over 50 different governmental entities - that include districts, cities and urban renewal authorities.
Joel’s Career Experience Highlights in Water Rights, Water, Wastewater and Stormwater include:
- Led a Cooperative Regional Water Supply Development transaction that included over 5,000 acre-feet of water and pipeline capacity assets valued at over $50 million. The project involved a water conservancy district and sub-district, and four cities and towns. The project received First Place Honors, 2003 Local Government Innovation Awards Program category of Cooperative Service Delivery by DRCOG.
- Formulated and implemented a multi-phased plan that improved the efficiency and effectiveness of several districts, urban renewal authority and Town. Honorable Mention Winner, 2002 Local Government Innovation Awards Program category of Productivity Improvement by DRCOG.
- Led a Cost-effective Watershed Approach to Stream Health (WASH) to enhance and improve water quality through stormwater management with four neighboring cities and one county. The partnership received Third Place Honors, 2004 Local Government Innovation Awards Program category of Cooperative Service Delivery
Extensive experience in the planning, construction and maintenance, and management of water and wastewater treatment plants, drainage projects, storage tanks, reservoirs, and distribution and collection systems.
Joel’s Career Experience Highlights in Land Use Management and Planning include:
- Assisted with the financial management, planning and development of the Urban Renewal Authority Area – 91-acre commercial development that includes $21.5 million in public improvements and $12 million in interchange improvements.
- Project lead in several comprehensive plan rewrites and amendments.
- Extensive experience in both current and long range planning as a former Current and Advanced planner. He has managed the development process for various residential and commercial developments.
Joel’s Career Experience Highlights in Transportation include:
- Led a $12 million Interchange/Transit Improvement with RTD, CDOT, FHWA, DRCOG, and local governments that was funded by both Federal and Local revenues.
- Committee member for the following corridor studies: NW Pkwy, US36, North I-25, Arapahoe Road. He played a key role with the US36 TMO to pursue federal funding and EIS development.
- Extensive experience in managing engineers and planners in the areas of traffic modeling, traffic studies, warranting traffic signal, traffic calming and traffic systems management analysis.
- Supervised and directed the maintenance services of asphalt and concrete repair, striping, signs and traffic signals, and snow and ice operations.
Past Positions Held
- District Manager, Deputy Manager, Director of Utilities and Public Works, Director of Community Services, Budget Analyst, Advance Planner, City Planner and Management Analyst.
Education and Certifications
- Masters of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP), Graduate School of Architecture and Planning. University of Colorado at Denver.
- Masters of Public Administration (MPA), Graduate School of Public Affairs. University of Colorado at Denver.
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics (BA), Western State College, Gunnison, Colorado
- American Institute of Certified Planners (A.I.C.P) Certified Member
- D License in Water Treatment from State Health Department of Colorado
Sue Blair
Senior Manager and Director of Elections
Background Summary
Sue Blair has an extensive background providing over 26 years of administrative, management and paralegal expertise to special districts and municipalities in Colorado.
Sue has a broad understanding of key aspects of governmental taxation issues, auditing, budgeting, contracting, elections, property ownership issues, sales and tax collection, utility billing, and statutory and constitutional requirements of special districts. Her insurance administration expertise includes the ability to review various insurance needs of each district, discuss these needs with insurance agents and underwriters, and secure the types of policies required to fill those needs. Sue has provided oversight and administration for numerous construction projects, and has implemented control systems for staff to follow on specific projects. She is well versed in drafting resolutions, municipal ordinances and legislation, as well as district rules and regulations.
Sue has been involved in numerous innovative inclusions and exclusions of property within special districts. Her expertise in organizing, overseeing, and supervising all aspects of district and municipal elections has brought her recognition throughout the State. She has worked with the Division of Local Government and the Special District Association to conduct statewide training of election judges. Her election duties have included appointment by the district court to act as an administrative hearing officer for election issues, as well as supervising the verification of thousands of petition signatures in a highly publicized recall election. Sue’s experience in local government management and administrative matters translates to a solid understanding of both legal and policy issues that effect local governments.
Sue’s Career Experience Highlights of over 26 years include:
- Leading the incorporation and election of City of Lone Tree. She remains the City’s designated election official.
- Establishing policies and procedures for financial management of sales and use tax, public improvement fees, building department administration and liquor licensing.
- An appointment by Adams County District Court to server as an Administrative Hearing Judge.
- Managing countless ballot initiatives / elections, ranging from over 40,000 petitions to multiple district and municipal elections.
- Serving on numerous Legislative Committees that have reviewed and improved the following statuary provisions: Election Code, Budget and Financial Compliance and District formulation.
- An instructor for the Division of Local Government Budget Training Sessions and numerous County wide election judge training sessions exceeding over 100 participants on occasion.
- Managed billing operations of over 90,000 customer accounts annually, and supervised all customer service representatives.
Catherine A. Fromm
Director of Finance and Accounting
Background Summary
Cathy Fromm brings to CRS over 14 years of experience in governmental accounting, budgeting and tax auditing at the local level. As the former Director of Finance for the City of Greenwood Village, Cathy’s responsibilities included the management of all aspects of the Finance Department including accounting, accounts payable, payroll, receivables, and tax auditing and enforcement. In addition, Cathy monitored the financial conditions of the City which included managing the City’s investment portfolio, coordinating the annual audit, and preparing the annual budget.
During her tenure with Greenwood Village, Cathy worked on several projects including the implementation of the tax audit and enforcement division, renovation of City Hall, and the employee evaluation system. She also worked on a variety of analytical, statistical, budget and financial reports for administration, City Council and regulatory agencies. Cathy’s attention to customer service together with her leadership and organizational skills make her a great addition to the CRS Team.
Cathy’s Career Experience Highlights of over 14 years include:
- Certified Public Accountant, 1992
- Director of Finance, City of Greenwood Village, 1991-1999
- Managed an 18 member finance staff and a $32,000.000 investment portfolio
- Experienced with Great Plains software, GASB financial reporting, Medicaid Cost reporting, and non-profit financial budgeting and reporting
- Served as President, Vice-President, Past-President and Treasurer of the Colorado Government Finance Officers Association (CGFOA)
- Served on various committees associated with CGFOA and the Colorado Municipal League
- Responsible for the compilation and preparation of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and annual budget
- Authored the sales and use tax ordinance and developed the sales and use tax audit program
Eileen Eckert C.P.A.
Finance and Accounting Manager
Background Summary
Eileen Eckert joins CRS with over twenty-five years of experience working in both the public and private sectors of accounting. Her professional career began in the 1980’s working for a large local CPA firm where she managed and audited EPA grant funds which had been awarded for construction and capital improvements to numerous water and sanitation facilities in seven states. In addition, Eileen was responsible for auditing financial information for various county, city, and local governments. In the years working outside of public accounting, Eileen has held management positions in privately held companies providing controllership, financial reporting and budgeting, and human resource services. Eileen's exceptional organizational skills combined with her broad knowledge and understanding of budgeting and financial services makes her uniquely qualified to provide cost-effective accounting services to our CRS clients.
Eileen’s Career Experience Highlights include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting - 1980
- Certified Public Accountant, 1982
- Vice President, Fred B. Rothman & Co.
- 11 Years in Public Accounting
- 15 Years in Private Accounting
- Extensive experience in implementation of various software programs
- Experienced in GASB financial reporting
- Expert in accounting procedures and controls
Wayne Monson
Senior Manager
Background Summary
Wayne Monson has been involved in community development activities including the organization and management of special districts for more than 45 years. He has held community development / public works director positions in several communities. He has provided consulting services to special districts, communities and private development entities with several consulting firms and through his own consulting firm. His activities have included the organization and management of special districts, the development of land use control regulations, review and processing of development applications, downtown development activities as well as community and neighborhood master planning.
Wayne specializes in optimizing the use and coordination of special districts in land development activities and in the provision of water and sanitation services. He has extensive experience in special district financing and budget as well as the financing of public infrastructure. He has also been active in the provision of water supplies for both existing and new communities including efforts to provide renewable water sources. Wayne is also well versed in water conservation practices.
Wayne’s Career Experience Highlights include:
- Special District Association of Colorado, Director
- President, Interstate South Metropolitan District
- Past Director, South Suburban Parks and Recreation District
- Past Director, Colorado Community Revitalization Association
- District Manager
- Community Development/Planning/Public Works Director
- Organized numerous special districts
Cathy Noon
Senior Manager and Director of HOA Management
Background Summary
Cathy Noon has had involvement with association operations as a board member and community volunteer. She formed an umbrella group of 50 HOA/CAs in the City of Centennial that educates, informs, and advocates for residents and associations. The group also acts as an official referral agency for development plans. Cathy has also served on special district and HOA boards, numerous city task forces, and commissions.
Cathy’s Career Experience Highlights:
- President, Centennial Council of Neighborhoods, an umbrella organization of homeowners associations in the City of Centennial for educational, interactive citizen involvement in the community and HOA troubleshooting.
- Past Secretary, Chaparral Metropolitan District
- Former Director, Chapparal Homeowners Association
- Home Rule Charter Commissioner, Comprehensive Plan Task Force, Ordinance Task Force, City of Centennial
- Former Realtor
Pam Burger
District Administrator
Background Summary
An accomplished professional, Pam Burger has extensive expertise in all areas of district administration. She is a self-directed professional capable of providing leadership for a results-oriented team.
Pam’s background includes coordinating all support services for numerous quasi-governmental municipalities. Her district support services encompassed all stages of development, from initial planning steps to the ongoing business of districts with thousands of homeowners, utility customers, and businesses.
Pam’s Career Experience Highlights include:
- Preparation and distribution of Board minutes
- Reviewed and processed accounts payable monthly
- Served as an Election Judge for numerous districts as well as the lead judge for the City of Lone Tree election in May 2006
- Key member of team for multi-million dollar bond offering preparation
- Key liaison for Division of Local Government
- Extensive experience interfacing with key board members, attorneys, and accountants for numerous districts
Megan Holmberg
District Administrator
Background Summary An exceptional administrator, Megan Holmberg has worked in the areas of special district law, legal compliance, and a wide array of administrative services. Megan provides CRS staff and clients with timely and thorough support services that allow day-to-day district and development activities to be handled effectively and efficiently. Megan’s organizational skills and attention to detail make her a valuable addition to the CRS Team.
Megan’s Career Experience Highlights include:
- Preparation and distribution of Board packets
- Accounts payable & accounts receivable assistance
- Calendaring, filing, and technical support
- Extensive experience interfacing with key board members, attorneys, and accountants for numerous districts
Sandy Oneill
District Administrator
Background Summary
Sandra ONeill joined CRS with over 20 years experience in leadership and operational management. Her professional background includes working with multiple counties in their administration of services to County Correctional Facilities. Accountabilities included Leadership, Reconciliation, Process Management and Program Development. Sandra has also worked in community school systems.
Sandra’s Career Experience Highlights include:
- District Manager – County Fulfillment
- Division Manager – Operational Leader
- Area Community School Representative
- Preparation and distribution of Board packets
- Accounts payable & accounts receivable assistance
- Calendaring, filing, and technical support
Rick Kinkel
Field Operations Supervisor
Background Summary
Rick Kinkel has over thirty-five years of experience in water distribution and sewer collection systems, construction and maintenance, and field operations with both public and private entities. He oversees and performs work in all areas of field operations, including site inspections, locates, landscaping issues, fencing, oversight of construction projects, and warranty follow-up. In addition, Rick has extensive experience in potable and non-potable water distribution systems, wastewater collection and various storm water systems.
Carolyn Bott
Background Summary
C.R.S. benefits from Carolyn Bott’s extensive experience in accounting and customer service relations. At C.R.S., Carolyn manages several thousand utility billing accounts for number of special districts and authorities. Her day-to-day responsibilities include billing preparation, mailing, collection and payment posting. Carolyn also provides specialty services such as meter inventories, delinquency tracking, rate analysis and revenue projections. Her operation excels in the area of customer assistance, liaison between builders, coordination with title companies and response to district representatives. Her extensive experience allows the highest level of customer support for billing inquiries and utility emergencies.
Carolyn supervises and trains a staff that provides the highest level of customer support and services. C.R.S. has acquired and continues to update the latest hardware and technology available for utility billing and processing. Under Carolyn’s supervision, utility billing and processing also includes a complete double accounting system for all collections. These are further secured with the appropriate accounting firm for the district. She continues her education and expertise by attending customer service seminars, computer refresher classes, and user group forum.
- Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Maryville University, St. Louis, Missouri
- Liberal Arts Degree, Meramec Community College, St. Louis, Missouri
