Board & Bylaws

Article IV of the CCAA Bylaws provides that the Executive Board consists of nine (9) Directors, of which no more than two (2) Directors may be assistant or deputy county attorneys. Each Director may, if so elected, serve two (2) consecutive terms of three (3) years each (meaning that qualified members who are term-limited may serve again after a break).

The CCAA Executive Board Members are:

Rebecca Klymkowsky (Jefferson - Board President). A Boulder native, Rebecca earned her undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago and her law degree from the University of Colorado School of Law. Prior to joining the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office, she clerked for the Honorable Edwin Kosik of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania (the federal district with the dubious distinction of having the most federal prisons), and for the Honorable Roxanne Bailin of Colorado’s Twentieth Judicial District. During her career, Rebecca’s practice areas have included land use, zoning enforcement, property tax appeals, and general civil litigation. She now primarily represents and advises the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and has been tased and bitten by a working K9, both on purpose. Rebecca’s second three-year term is up in November 2028, at which point she will be term-limited.

Peter Lichtman (Clear Creek - Board Secretary/Treasurer). Before relocating to Colorado, Peter Lichtman spent his formative professional years in Florida (don’t judge him), where he gained experience in both private practice and the public sector. He worked in the El Paso County Attorney’s Office before joining Clear Creek County as the Clear Creek County Attorney, where his practice spans a variety of legal issues and clients. His favorite pizza topping combination is pepperoni, meatballs, and banana peppers. Peter’s first full three-year term ends in November 2026, at which point he will be eligible for re-election for a second three-year term (ending November 2029).

Heidi Miller (Adams). Heidi has been the County Attorney for Adams County since 2013. She was the County’s civil litigator for seven years before being appointed as County Attorney, representing Adams County in both state and federal courts, including in multiple published appellate opinions. Prior to her employment with the County Attorney’s Office, Heidi worked for two private law firms where her practice involved a variety of civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. Heidi is a regular presenter on issues involving civil liability and employment matters for a variety of agencies and departments. She received both her undergraduate degree in History and her law degree from the University of Denver. Heidi’s first three-year term ends in November 2028, at which point she will be eligible for re-election for second three-year terms (ending November 2031).

Kelly Lowery (Cheyenne). Kelly represents Northeastern Colorado governments, including several counties, towns, and housing authorities. She earned her B.A. in 2009 from Colorado State University, and her law degree from Creighton University School of Law in 2013. Kelly grew up in Julesburg, Colorado, and graduated from Julesburg High School. She enjoys golfing, paddle boarding, and other outdoor activities in addition to spending time with her friends, family, and Great Pyrenees, Atticus. Kelly’s second three-year term ends in November 2027, at which point she will be term-limited.

Dan Slater (Custer). Dan represents a number of local governments in Custer and Fremont counties. His work has included both the general and DHS sides of county representation. His private practice includes a variety of civil litigation, with an emphasis on real estate litigation and probate issues. Dan has previously served as the President of the Fremont-Custer Bar Association, the Chair of the 11th Judicial District Performance Commission, and the Vice-Chair of the Denver 2008 Host Committee, among other roles. He earned his B.A. from the University of Oklahoma in 1994, and his J.D. from The American University’s Washington College of Law in 1998. Dan assumes a vacant seat with a term expiring in 2028, at which point he will be eligible for his first full term.

Jeff Garcia (Douglas). Jeff Garcia is a life-long Colorado native. He attended the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law and Daniel’s School of Business.  Before becoming the Douglas County Attorney, Jeff worked in civil litigation defense and for the City of Denver, where he was the first-ever Executive Director of Denver Labor.  Jeff has served on numerous boards, including boards for the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association and the Denver Head Start Program. Jeff’s first three-year term ends November 2028, at which point he will be eligible for re-election for a second three-year term (ending November 2031).

Beth Oliver (Eagle). [Bio forthcoming] Beth assumes a vacant seat with a term expiring in 2029, at which point she will be eligible for her first full term.

Rachel Dehlinger (Jefferson). A Colorado native, Rachel began her legal career while living in Southern California and has been an Assistant County Attorney serving her community in Jefferson County since 2017. Rachel primarily practices juvenile law and represents the county in a variety of areas ranging from dependency and neglect cases to benefit administrative appeals. She enjoys spending time near the ocean and going on various adventures with her family. Rachel serves as the Executive Board’s Social Services Director pursuant to Article IV of the Bylaws. Rachel’s second three-year term ends in November 2027, at which point she will be term-limited.

Bruce Barker (Weld). Although Bruce’s cyber-footprint is minimal, his years of service are anything but - according to the Carbon Valley Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, he has served as the Weld County Attorney since 1983 (40 years?!), with a brief attempted retirement for seven (7) months in 2014-2015. By dint of this impressive tenure, he has been grandfathered in to an era when nachos were at the bottom of the food pyramid and life was good. Bruce’s second three-year term ends in November 2027, at which point he will be term-limited.

We are incredibly grateful to Nanette Reimer, who provides key administrative support to the CCAA.

The CCAA Bylaws are available to all members here.