Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young to Chair 13-Member Board
Dec. 17, 2025 (DENVER) —The Colorado Department of the Treasury announced the appointment of the inaugural Board of Directors for the Building Urgent Infrastructure and Leveraging Dollars (BUILD) Authority, the state’s new financing entity created to advance critical infrastructure projects.
“Colorado deserves dependable, flexible financial tools to tackle our urgent infrastructure challenges,” said Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young. “With the Board now in place, BUILD can begin its work to finance and foster more resilient and sustainable communities across the state.”
Established through SB25-081, the BUILD Authority gives communities a coordinated path to fund projects that improve daily life for Coloradans, from upgrading water systems and repairing roads to supporting clean energy development and school upgrades. The authority can issue tax-exempt bonds, originate loans and grants, and leverage both public and private capital to power regional projects.
BUILD is structured to support community-driven economic development. The Special Purpose Authority will focus on projects that strengthen local economies, meet sustainability goals, expand opportunities for underserved communities, and promote long-term growth. Projects financed through BUILD will prioritize strong labor standards and include workforce and apprenticeship initiatives.
The Authority is guided by a 13-member Board, chaired by the State Treasurer and composed of representatives from state governments, local government, organized labor, finance, and the private sector.
BUILD Board Members
- Dave Young, Colorado State Treasurer
- Kyle Mullica, State Senator, SD-24
- Byron Pelton, State Senator, SD-1
- Tamara Pogue, Summit County Commissioner
- Tana Lane, Colorado State Architect
- Anna Bertanzetti, City and County of Broomfield
- Mark Heller, Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority
- Nathan Cooper, SMACNA Colorado
- Jason Wardrip, Colorado Building Construction and Trades Council
- Jeremy Ross, IBEW 68
- Bessie Conty, Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association (PERA)
- Dawn Bookhardt, Butler Snow
- Kevin Erickson, MidWestOne Bank
The Board will hold public meetings quarterly beginning December 17. For more information, visit treasury.colorado.gov/build-program-board
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About the Colorado Department of the Treasury
The Colorado Department of the Treasury is the constitutional guardian of the public’s funds. It is the Treasury’s duty to manage and account for the taxpayers’ dollars from the time they are received until the time they are disbursed. The Treasury’s staff is committed to safeguarding and managing the people’s monies with the same diligence and care as they do their own. For more information, visit colorado.gov/treasury.