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“It has been truly inspirational working with the staff of History Colorado and seeing firsthand how seriously they take their responsibility to preserve our state’s history, and foster a deeper understanding of our heritage and diverse communities,” Chisholm said. “It was an honor to be appointed to this board two years ago and doubly so to be selected as its chair. In this position, I will serve as a steward of History Colorado as it pursues its important work of preserving and sharing the history of the Centennial State.” 

Chisholm brings a diverse background in global business leadership to the role of Chair of History Colorado’s Board of Directors. Her experience includes over 25 years of executive leadership with Fortune 500 companies, both domestically and internationally. 

She has a highly decorated career which includes serving as president of Tyco Retail Solutions, a $1.3 billion global business unit, based in Zurich, Switzerland, as well as a term as vice president of Human Resources for Tyco’s $9 billion ADT Security Solutions global business unit. Previously she was vice president & general manager of ADT’s Western Region in North America, overseeing $1.5 billion in revenue spanning 20 states. 

Most recently, Chisholm served as the interim president for her alma mater — Western Colorado University (Western) — and is currently chair of Western’s $85 million capital campaign, in addition to being an independent director for Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE:AM), where she serves on both the Audit and Environmental, Social, and Governance committees. She also serves on the board of Envera Systems, a privately held, fast-growing technology company.

“Nancy is a world-class leader with authentic Colorado roots and a passion for our history and our communities,” said Dawn DiPrince, president/CEO of History Colorado and state historic preservation officer. “We are lucky to have her join the long legacy of board chairs as History Colorado continues to innovate, grow, and honor our obligations to the people of Colorado.”

Inspiring future generations to learn about their past is crucial to Chisholm, particularly in light of the upcoming Sesquisemiquincentennial in 2026, and will be a priority during her time as chair.

“I’ve had the pleasure of visiting many of History Colorado’s recent exhibitions and they are all fantastic,” Chisholm. “Our curatorial and exhibition teams do an incredible job weaving together inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking stories. As we near the dual celebrations of our nation and our state in 2026, I am excited to see the ways in which History Colorado will help Coloradans connect to our shared history and the enduring legacy of the Centennial State.”

About the New Members
In addition to Chisholm's elevation to chair, four new members have been appointed to History Colorado’s Board of Directors: Kelly Brough, Jackie Millet, Claudia Moran-Pichardo, and Paul Weissman. 

These new members will join Penfield W. Tate III (Vice Chair), Aaron Abeyta, Richard B. Benenson, Brad Clark, Kayla Garcia, Kim MacDonnell, Zebulon Miracle, and Kate Siegel Shimko.

“I look forward to working with History Colorado’s talented and highly engaged board to continue the organization’s great work and success,” Chisholm said. “Together, we will strengthen the organization’s financial sustainability, increase the impact of its education programs, expand public engagement and accessibility, and foster deeper partnerships and collaborations with the diverse communities we serve.” 

Kelly Brough
Kelly Brough currently serves as the vice president of Strategic Partnerships for Colorado Mesa University, where she blends her leadership experience across the public and private sectors. Her experience includes being chief of staff to former Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and director of Human Resources for the City of Denver, where she oversaw a general fund budget of $857 million, negotiated contracts with police, deputy sheriffs and firefighter unions, and led a team of more than 10,000 employees through the unprecedented budget cuts of the Great Recession. Kelly was also the first female CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce from 2009–2021, the oldest and largest business advocacy organization in Colorado, where she nearly doubled revenue for the organization from $17 million to $30 million annually and raised more than $40 million for ballot issue campaigns. 

Across her time in leadership, Kelly has built effective teams, managed large budgets, negotiated key contracts, influenced public policy, and navigated the intersection of the public and private sectors. She has an MBA from the University of Colorado Denver, and a BS from Montana State University. In her free time, you can find her outdoors—biking, hiking, skiing, or paddling. 

Jackie Millet
Jackie Millet is a dynamic, solutions-oriented leader with a proven record of consensus building and collaboration in the public and private sectors. She is a registered civil engineer and is the bond director for Douglas County School District. Jackie has wide-ranging experience advising local governments on growth and proactive infrastructure development. She is a well-respected voice on significant regional issues confronting Colorado including transportation, housing, and collaborative government. Jackie served as the mayor of the City of Lone Tree and was elected chair of the Metro Mayor Caucus and chair of the Denver Regional Council of Governments during her tenure. Her public service also included terms on the Regional Air Quality Council, C470 Coalition, RTD Accountability Committee, Douglas County Youth Initiative, Lone Tree Arts Center Fund Board, and Denver South Economic Development Board. While no longer serving as an elected official, Jackie remains an engaged community advocate serving on the Middle-Income Housing Authority, Civic Results Board, Regis Jesuit High School Board of Trustees, and History Colorado Board of Directors.

Claudia Moran-Pichardo
Claudia Moran-Pichardo was born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico and moved to Denver in 2002. Given her formal education in archeology and expertise in ancient rock art, Claudia has developed a passion for artistic expressions. She recognizes the power art holds to shed light on the traditions that shaped the life of ancient civilizations as well as contemporary societies. Her passion for art, along with her aspiration to support Latinx communities, has kept her at Museo de las Americas, where she serves as the executive director. Claudia’s 18-year experience at Museo has significantly shaped her philosophy on the role of museums and she firmly believes in Museo’s mission of providing vital Latinx arts and culture exhibitions and programming to inspire and educate audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the local and regional communities. 

Claudia is currently a Livingston Fellow, and a board member for both the Colorado Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts and the Latina Safehouse.

Paul Weissmann
Paul Weissmann is the Boulder County treasurer, elected in 2014. In that role, he bills, collects, invests, and distributes over $1 billion in local property taxes. Prior to being elected treasurer, Paul served in the Colorado State Legislature as both a state senator and state representative, ending his tenure as house majority leader. Following his final term in the House, Paul was hired to be the house chief of staff. Outside of public service, he spent 28 years in the restaurant business, primarily tending bar, but also doing everything else including washing dishes, bussing tables, waiting tables, cooking, and managing operations. 

Born and raised in Denver, Paul graduated from Kennedy High School and the University of Colorado Boulder. He has a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver. Paul moved to Louisville in the 1980s. He has been a member of History Colorado since the 1980s and is a life-long member of the Louisville Historical Society. He is married to wife Brenda and has two daughters, Marisa and Gianna.

About History Colorado
History Colorado is a division of the Colorado Department of Higher Education and a 501(c)3 non-profit that has served more than 75,000 students and 500,000 people in Colorado each year. It is a 145-year-old institution that operates eleven museums and historic sites, a free public research center, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation which provides technical assistance, educational opportunities, and other access to archaeology and historic preservation, and the History Colorado State Historical Fund (SHF), which is one of the nation’s largest state funded preservation programs of its kind. More than 70% of SHF grants are allocated in rural areas of the state. Additionally, the offices of the State Archaeologist and the State Historic Preservation Officer are part of History Colorado. 

History Colorado’s mission is to create a better future for Colorado by inspiring wonder in our past. We serve as the state’s memory, preserving and sharing the places, stories, and material culture of Colorado through educational programs, historic preservation grants, collecting, outreach to Colorado communities, the History Colorado Center and Stephen H. Hart Research Center in Denver, and 10 other museums and historic attractions statewide. History Colorado is one of only six Smithsonian Affiliates in Colorado. Visit HistoryColorado.org, or call 303-HISTORY, for more information. #HistoryColorado