RICHARD JAMES “JIM” CHAVEZ

Jim Chavez has served as executive director of the Latin American Educational Foundation, which provides access to higher education for Hispanics in Colorado through scholarships and other assistance programs, since 2003. He also is broker/owner of Jim Chavez and Associates, a real estate brokerage.

Prior to 2003, Chavez held key financial and information technology positions with Sytems & Computer Technology Corporation, the Colorado Student Obligation Bond Authority, Waste Management Technologies and Ernst & Young. He graduated with a degree in business administration from Colorado State University in 1987.

Chavez currently is a member of the City and County of Denver Latino Advisory Council, and has served on the boards of the Highlands Ranch Parks and Recreation Foundation, the Latin American Educational Foundation, the Colorado State University Alumni Association and the Colorado Student Obligation Bond Authority.