CONNECT FOR HEALTH COLORADO - Key Persons

Annie Lee

Job Titles:

Chairman - Elect
Member of the Executive Committee

Brian Braun joined Connect for Health Colorado in July of 2015 as Chief Financial Officer, leading the financial oversight for the organization. This includes management of budgeting and financial planning toward sustainability, and oversight of state and federal compliance measures. His previous work includes leadership roles as Chief Financial Officer for the Colorado Regional Health Information Organization (CORHIO) and Policy Studies (acquired by Maximus). Braun holds a B.S. in Accounting and Finance from the University of Wyoming and a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado.

Claire Brockbank - Chairman

Job Titles:

Chairman
Member of the Executive Committee

Dr. T. Renata Robinson - CHRO

Job Titles:

Chief Human Resources Officer
Chief Human Resources and Training Officer
Member of the American Society for Training and Development

Dr. T. Renata Robinson joined Connect for Health Colorado as the Chief Human Resources Officer in May 2022. Over the past two decades, Dr. Robinson has served as a Human Resources executive at global Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and small non-profits and start-ups. Most recently, she was the Chief Human Resources Officer of Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Her expertise includes strategic people development, team management, organizational development, creating company visions and inspiring double-digit revenue growth by advancing inclusive and equitable workplace practices. She calls on her diverse professional experiences to train leaders in shaping high-performing cultures where everyone-regardless of identity- feels included, welcomed and valued. Dr. Robinson is a member of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership, a Master of Art in Organizational Management and an Educational Doctorate of Organizational Management. Dr. Robinson is devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend and community leader. During her free time, she enjoys cooking and hosting events; a tried-and-true "people person."

Elisabeth Arenales

Job Titles:

Member of the Executive Committee
Ex - Officio

Kelly Guthner

Job Titles:

Chief Innovation Officer

Kelly Guthner has 35 years of experience and operations in Information Technology and has expertise in designing, implementing and supporting the architecture, infrastructure, software design and systems that support secured multi-tenant private and public cloud based infrastructure and solutions. He has cyber security expertise in compliance which includes the design, implementation and operations of IT systems and software for the protection of systems responsible for the safe handling of data ranging from PII, PHI through DOE Classified. Kelly has worked for industry-leading companies including CSC, CH2MHILL, and Children's Hospital, and has supported planning, implementation, and operations for large private, government, and medical organizations globally. His industry experience includes IT Department C Level Management, Enterprise Architecture and Cyber Security of Health Informatics, Department of Energy systems supporting nuclear weapons manufacturing, IT managed cloud services, implementation and operations. Expert knowledge in designing and implementing security solutions that meet Federal Security Guidelines and Regulations including NIST 800-53 rev 3 & 4, FISMA, HIPAA, IRS-1075, CMS Safeguards for the CMS ACA Network and HITECH. Deep technical experience with network designs, server systems, modernization of enterprise IT systems, modernization of existing legacy systems, integration and implementation for central and decentralized computing facilities, cyber security with implementation and migration of private and public XaaS solutions. Experience in aligning IT Organizations and Systems with theITIL and MITA best business practices and frameworks. Experience in adopting Balance Score Card and supporting Earned Value.

Kevin Patterson - CEO

Job Titles:

Chief Executive Officer

Kevin Patterson has served as Chief Executive Officer of Connect for Health Colorado since April of 2015. He previously served as chief administrative officer and interim chief of staff to Gov. John Hickenlooper and has an extensive history of public service. Kevin has served as the interim executive director of three state agencies during leadership transitions, the Governor's Office of Information Technology, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and the Governor's Energy Office. He brings a strong understanding of state government and stakeholder engagement to this role. Kevin has held leadership roles for the city and county of Denver in the Budget Office, the Planning Department, the Department of Human Services, the Department of General Services and the Department of Parks and Recreation. He was elected to the Denver Board of Education in 2001 and reelected in 2005. Kevin graduated with a B.A. in Teaching from Sam Houston State University and holds both a Master's of Public Administration and a Master's of Urban Regional Planning from the University of Colorado at Denver. He serves on the Denver Zoological Foundation's Leadership Council, the Health subcommittee of the Rose Foundation, and serves as a board member on the Keystone Policy Center and Mile High United Way.