CBF is a 501(c)(3) Colorado non-profit corporation that provides technical assistance with financing,
redeveloping and reusing brownfield sites. The Colorado Brownfields Foundation is an approved Colorado
Enterprise Zone Contribution Project
Our Vision
CBF provides services to promote the cleanup and reuse of environmentally impaired sites and facilitate in-fill
development. CBF seeks to create public benefits that may include creating business-ready sites, stimulating
investment in the local economy, directly combating community deterioration, and/or preserving green space.
Staff
Jesse Silverstein, Executive Director
303-962-0942
jesse@ColoradoBrownfieldsFoundation.org
Jesse is responsible for the implementation of programs at CBF. Jesse has extensive experience in preparing
real estate market studies, financial analysis and fiscal impact analysis for a variety of public-private
redevelopment and urban renewal projects. His experience includes positions as partner with the Development
Resource Partners economic consulting, Director at Equitable Real Estate Investment Management and Chief
Appraiser for the Resolution Trust Corporation (FDIC) in Washington, D.C. Jesse holds a Bachelor's Degree in
Economics from the University of Delaware, a Master's Degree in Economics from the University of Colorado at
Boulder, and has a MAI professional designation in commercial real estate analysis from the Appraisal Institute.
Debra (Deb) Phenicie, Special Consultant
303-991-0070
deb@ColoradoBrownfieldsFoundation.org
Deb provides technical assistance to CBF on the assessment and remediation of contaminated properties and
supports community outreach programs. With over 20 years of experience in environmental and civil
engineering, her primary focus has been on the remediation and reuse of contaminated properties, including
major redevelopment projects in the City and County of Denver. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil
Engineering from the University of Tennessee and is a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado and
Wyoming.
Raena Blumenthal, Program Assistant
303-962-0941
raena@ColoradoBrownfieldsFoundation.org
Raena offers her experience with community outreach, event planning, and public relations. Prior to working at
CBF, Raena was the Fundraising Events Manager for a private garden in New York. She received a Bachelor's
Degree in Environmental Studies from SUNY- Environmental Science and Forestry and has a Master's Degree
in Journalism with a Certificate in Environmental and Science Reporting from New York University.
Board Members and Advisory Council
CBF operates under a three (3) member Board of Directors and a (13) member Advisory Council of highly
qualified community leaders.
Mr. Jesse Silverstein (Director)
President, Colorado Brownfields Foundation
Principal, Development Research Partners
Ms. Patricia Silverstein (Director)
Treasurer & Secretary, Colorado Brownfields Foundation
President, Development Research Partners
Mr. Eric Bergman (Advisory Council)
Director, Office of Smart Growth
Colorado State Department of Local Affairs
Ms. Michelle Claymore (Advisory Council)
Vice President, Jefferson Economic Council
Mr. Tony Chacon (Advisory Council)
Revitalization Coordinator, City of Westminster
Mr. Scott Clark, Esq. (Advisory Council)
Burns Figa Will, PC
Mr. Richard Garb (Advisory Council)
Senior Project Manager, B & H Industries, LLC
Mr. Mark Graham (Advisory Council)
Senior Planner
City of Englewood
Mr. Jerry Haile (Advisory Council)
Environmental Services Manager, El Paso County
Mr. Jeff Holwell (Advisory Council)
CO Office of Economic Development & Int'l Trade
Ms. Debra Kalish, Esq. (Advisory Council)
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
Mr. Mike Moes (Advisory Council)
Senior Engineer
Erler & Kalinowski, Inc.
Mr. Peter Nadel, Esq. (Advisory Council)
Time Warner Telecom - Legal Department
Mr. Joe Seracuse (Advisory Council)
Managing Scientist
Brown and Caldwell
Ms. Jennifer Steffes (Advisory Council)
Environmental Protection Specialist
Department of Labor & Employment
Oil and Public Safety- Remediation Section
Mr. Mark Walker (Advisory Council)
Colorado Department of Public Health, Hazardous
Materials & Waste Management Division
redeveloping and reusing brownfield sites. The Colorado Brownfields Foundation is an approved Colorado
Enterprise Zone Contribution Project
Our Vision
CBF provides services to promote the cleanup and reuse of environmentally impaired sites and facilitate in-fill
development. CBF seeks to create public benefits that may include creating business-ready sites, stimulating
investment in the local economy, directly combating community deterioration, and/or preserving green space.
Staff
Jesse Silverstein, Executive Director
303-962-0942
jesse@ColoradoBrownfieldsFoundation.org
Jesse is responsible for the implementation of programs at CBF. Jesse has extensive experience in preparing
real estate market studies, financial analysis and fiscal impact analysis for a variety of public-private
redevelopment and urban renewal projects. His experience includes positions as partner with the Development
Resource Partners economic consulting, Director at Equitable Real Estate Investment Management and Chief
Appraiser for the Resolution Trust Corporation (FDIC) in Washington, D.C. Jesse holds a Bachelor's Degree in
Economics from the University of Delaware, a Master's Degree in Economics from the University of Colorado at
Boulder, and has a MAI professional designation in commercial real estate analysis from the Appraisal Institute.
Debra (Deb) Phenicie, Special Consultant
303-991-0070
deb@ColoradoBrownfieldsFoundation.org
Deb provides technical assistance to CBF on the assessment and remediation of contaminated properties and
supports community outreach programs. With over 20 years of experience in environmental and civil
engineering, her primary focus has been on the remediation and reuse of contaminated properties, including
major redevelopment projects in the City and County of Denver. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil
Engineering from the University of Tennessee and is a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado and
Wyoming.
Raena Blumenthal, Program Assistant
303-962-0941
raena@ColoradoBrownfieldsFoundation.org
Raena offers her experience with community outreach, event planning, and public relations. Prior to working at
CBF, Raena was the Fundraising Events Manager for a private garden in New York. She received a Bachelor's
Degree in Environmental Studies from SUNY- Environmental Science and Forestry and has a Master's Degree
in Journalism with a Certificate in Environmental and Science Reporting from New York University.
Board Members and Advisory Council
CBF operates under a three (3) member Board of Directors and a (13) member Advisory Council of highly
qualified community leaders.
Mr. Jesse Silverstein (Director)
President, Colorado Brownfields Foundation
Principal, Development Research Partners
Ms. Patricia Silverstein (Director)
Treasurer & Secretary, Colorado Brownfields Foundation
President, Development Research Partners
Mr. Eric Bergman (Advisory Council)
Director, Office of Smart Growth
Colorado State Department of Local Affairs
Ms. Michelle Claymore (Advisory Council)
Vice President, Jefferson Economic Council
Mr. Tony Chacon (Advisory Council)
Revitalization Coordinator, City of Westminster
Mr. Scott Clark, Esq. (Advisory Council)
Burns Figa Will, PC
Mr. Richard Garb (Advisory Council)
Senior Project Manager, B & H Industries, LLC
Mr. Mark Graham (Advisory Council)
Senior Planner
City of Englewood
Mr. Jerry Haile (Advisory Council)
Environmental Services Manager, El Paso County
Mr. Jeff Holwell (Advisory Council)
CO Office of Economic Development & Int'l Trade
Ms. Debra Kalish, Esq. (Advisory Council)
Holme Roberts & Owen LLP
Mr. Mike Moes (Advisory Council)
Senior Engineer
Erler & Kalinowski, Inc.
Mr. Peter Nadel, Esq. (Advisory Council)
Time Warner Telecom - Legal Department
Mr. Joe Seracuse (Advisory Council)
Managing Scientist
Brown and Caldwell
Ms. Jennifer Steffes (Advisory Council)
Environmental Protection Specialist
Department of Labor & Employment
Oil and Public Safety- Remediation Section
Mr. Mark Walker (Advisory Council)
Colorado Department of Public Health, Hazardous
Materials & Waste Management Division
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