About us
The Gold Camp Housing Partners board ensures success through a combination of their recent achievements, ongoing evaluation methods, and the diverse expertise of its board members.
Key elements contributing to the board's assurance of success include:
Achieving Non-Profit Status and Community Feedback
The organization has made good progress by achieving '501 c3' IRS non-profit status in August 2024. This milestone, combined with positive community feedback, contributes to their confidence in the mission's continued success.
Evaluation of Progress
To ensure objectives are fulfilled and community needs are satisfied, the board plans to evaluate its progress through the performance of funding plans with entities such as HUD, CHFA, and USDA.
Diverse Board Expertise
The board is consists of seven members and one staff whose backgrounds, experiences, and achievements have led to rapid progress since August. This expertise spans various business and personal endeavors:
Shannon Conley
(Board Member)
Susan Balcome (Executive Director)
She brings over 30 years of experience in accounting and tax expertise with contractors, involvement in residential developments across numerous Colorado communities, extensive experience in real estate funding & property management, and managed assets for two family offices with a net worth of $86M.
Susan Balcome
(Executive Director)
Shannon Conley (Board Member)
She has an extensive background in nonprofit leadership and business in Teller County. She is the Client Programs Director at Cripple Creek’s Aspen Mine Center, a USDA ‘Packager’ for housing assistance programs, and was the previous owner of a women-owned construction company specializing in environmental studies and stormwater management. She is also deeply involved in recovery housing efforts, managing Teller County’s only 'sober homes program'.
Kaitlyn Ragsdale
(Board Member)
Kaitlyn Ragsdale (Board Member)
She is the External Land and Residential Supervisor at the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine, with a focus on safety and security. She serves on the Partners in Housing Board and its Advisory Committee, is a member of the Southern Teller County Focus Group and Newmont Mining Corporation Legacy Fund, and is pursuing a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management.
Travis Phillips
(Vice President)
Travis Phillips (Vice President)
He is a Teller County Youth Achievement winner, President of the Cripple Creek/Victor Youth in Community Services Club, and founder of the High School Hockey Club. He is instrumental in working with youth in S. Teller County and is a business owner in Southern Teller County specializing in historical restoration and work for underprivileged residents.
Peter Barrett
(President)
Peter Barrett (President)
has experience as a former family advocate for Teller County Head Start, a former member of the Cripple Creek Childcare Taskforce, and a former board member of Teller/Park Early Childhood Council (TPECC). He is deeply involved with Cripple Creek youth/athletic programs and works as a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist/Paramedic.
Annie Durham
(Board Member)
Annie Durham (Board Member)
She is the current mayor of Cripple Creek and holds board positions with the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments and the Military Selection Committee for Congressional District 4. She is the Adult Career Connection Center Director and has been employed by the Cripple Creek/Victor School District for a decade in various educational roles, including Drama & Public Speaking teacher.
John Prather
(Secretary)
John Prather (Secretary)
He has held several senior roles with large corporations, including General Manager, Divisional Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer. He has received multiple 'Employee of the Year' and 'Leader of the Year' awards from multi-billion dollar companies and holds a Communications/Journalism degree.