Meet the staff of the State Historical Fund

The staff at the State Historical Fund is dedicated to preserving the historic sites, buildings, and places in Colorado that make it a great state. We know that each community in Colorado has wonderful resources that provide a sense of place and heritage to those who live there. Staff is here to serve and help Coloradoans preserve these resources for future generations to enjoy. 

Address:

1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
T: 303-866-2825, Toll-Free: 877-788-3780
F: 303-866-2041
E: hc_shf@state.co.us

State Historical Fund Staff Regions Map

See the staff region for your county. 

Engagement

Andrés Borunda

Engagement Specialist

Region: Eastern Colorado
C: (720) 425-4955
andres.borunda@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Next Vacation? Toronto
Favorite Historic Place? Rinconcito de Esperanza, San Antonio, Texas

Jacob G. McDonald

Engagement Specialist

Region: Western Colorado
C: (303) 824-9769
jacob.mcdonald@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Favorite Song? Loading Zones by Kurt Vile
Favorite Historic Place? Cooper Molera Adobe, Monterey, California

Tax Credits and Incentives

Sara Kappel

Tax Credit and Incentives

Region: Statewide
C: (303) 549-6190
sara.kappel@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Favorite Hobby? Running
Favorite Historic Place? Cairo, Illinois

Contracts Staff

Breanne Nugent

Contracts Officer

C: (720) 646-0608
breanne.nugent@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Favorite Historic Place? Monticello, Virginia
Favorite Hiking Trail or Campsite? Camping near Crystal Mill

Korbin Pugh

Deputy Contracts Officer & Property Protection Coordinator

C: (720) 644-7024
korbin.pugh@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Next Vacation? Gwangju, South Korea
Favorite Historic Place?  Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Katie Bates

Contract Specialist

C: (303) 548-9871
katie.bates@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Next Vacation? New Orleans
Favorite Historic Place? Los Angeles Theatre

Historic Preservation Specialists

Anne McCleave

Historic Preservation Manager & Specialist

Region: Northeast Colorado
C: (303) 656-7050
anne.mccleave@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Favorite Hiking Trail or Campsite? Staunton State Park
Favorite Historic Place?  Davenport Bank and Trust Company Building, Iowa

Danielle Lewon

Historic Preservation Specialist

Region: Southeast Colorado
C: (303) 817-7439
danielle.lewon@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Favorite Song? Standchen, Schubert
Favorite Historic Place? Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah 

Jenny Deichman

Preservation Planning Specialist 

Region: Statewide
C: (303) 482-6575
jenny.deichman@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Next Vacation? Oaxaca, Mexico
Favorite Hiking Trail? Square Top Lakes Trail

Dr. Eric McCann

Archaeology Specialist 

Region: Statewide
C: (303) 241-0332
eric.mccann@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Favorite Place? Hathor Temple, Dendera, Egypt
Favorite Hobbies? Hiking, Gardening, and Wild Food Foraging

Additional Staff 

Debbie Johnson

Grants System Manager

C: (303) 548-6399
deborah.johnson@state.co.us

Fun Facts

Favorite Hobby? Gardening
Favorite Historic Place? Ellis Island, New York