Experience

John’s Civic Experience

Regional

Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)

  • Denver Regional Council of Governments, Board Chair (2020 – 2021)

  • Regional Transportation Committee, Chair (2020 – 2021)

  • Douglas County Subregion Transportation Forum, Chair (2020 – 2024)

  • Douglas County Subregion Transportation Forum, Board Member (2020 - Current)

  • Denver Regional Accountable Health Community (2018 – Current)

  • Executive Committee (2017 – 2021)

  • Denver Regional Council of Governments, Board Member (2013 – Current)

  • Performance & Engagement Committee, Past Chair (2018 – 2019)

  • Budget & Finance Committee, Past Chair (2017 – 2018)

  • Nominating Committee (2014, 2015, 2021 - 2024)

  • Duties/Achievements:

    • Oversight of the Regional Board – allocating more than $260M in transportation funding every four years and $17M annually for senior or aging programs

    • Realignment of board and governance frameworks based on the existing regional vision

    • Successful acquisition of $107.5M in federal funding for Douglas County transportation projects

    • Successful acquisition of $13.2M in federal funding for Parker transportation projects

E-470 Public Highway Authority

  • E-470 Public Highway Authority, Board Chair (2022 - Current)

  • E-470 Public Highway Authority, Secretary (2020 – 2021)

  • Finance Committee, Chair (2019 – Current)

  • E-470 Public Highway Authority, Voting Member (2017 – Current)

  • E-470 Public Highway Authority, Alternate (2013 – 2017)

  • Duties/Achievements:

    • Elimination E-470 vehicle registration fee

    • Partial refinancing of E-470’s long term debt resulting in a $80M savings (2020)

    • Achieved multiple bond rating increases

    • Reduced toll rates (2022)

Local

Town Department Liaison

  • Police (2020 – 2021)

    • Communicate with Chief and command staff on a regular, reoccurring basis

    • Learn relevant policy issues to determine Town impact

    • Identify items/issues to promote to Town Council to maintain/improve level of service

  • Public Works and Engineering (2018 – 2021)

    • Identify, advocate and secure non-Town capital funding sources

    • Review and optimize 10 Year Town Capital Improvement Plan

    • Development of Parker Area Transportation Plan 2021-2025 - Over $90 million of transportation projects

  • Finance (2018 – Current)

    • Review financial measures and budget performance

    • Creation of an Investment Advisory Committee

    • Implementation of a Working Capital Policy

    • Participant in Audit Committee

  • Cultural (2013 – 2021)

    • Advocate to expand Pace Center/Schoolhouse programing to include national music/comedy performances

    • Initiate free music concert series - Pace Patio Party and Concerts in the Park

    • Rehabilitate Parker Consolidated School House using historical standards

  • Economic Development (2013 – 2017)

    • Attract new retail/commercial businesses

    • Initiate small business retention visits

    • Increase in residential property values

    • Revitalization of Cottonwood area

John’s Professional Experience

Principal/Wealth Advisor

Oatley & Diak, LLC. 2006 - Present. Parker, CO

  • Accomplishment of a wide array of tasks, encompassing business operations oversight, financial planning, divorce planning, investment analysis, and portfolio management

  • Collaboration with client and other client advisors in formulating a comprehensive financial plan

  • Setting up of client’s personal goals and objectives in alignment with strategic plan focused on achieving self-actualization

  • Proactive interaction with clients to provide update on progress and discover changes that may impact the plan

  • Delivery of hands-on and personalized customer service to all clients

  • Customization of a portfolio design and investment choice for the clients

  • Provision of consultative services to a startup foundation regarding entity strategy and purpose

Vice President – Finance/Controller/Chief Financial Officer/Shareholder

Western States Surveying, Inc. 1990-2006. Parker, CO