President & CEO at South Metro Denver Chamber
Greater Denver Area
- Current
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- President & CEO at South Metro Denver Chamber
- President at South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
- Past
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- County Commissioner (Chairman in 2000) at Arapahoe County Government
- Chairman at Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority (Centennnial Airport)
- President at Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority
- Soldier at Colorado Army National Guard
- Education
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- University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
- University of Northern Colorado
- Littleton High School
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John Brackney’s Summary
20 years of Public Policy and Community Problem Solving. Striving to advance that South Metro Denver and Colorado is a leader in economic health, responsible and effective government, entrepreneurial activity and effective decision making that maintans and enhances our vibrant quality of life.
John Brackney’s Specialties:
Community Building, Problem Solving, Team Building,
John Brackney’s Experience
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President & CEO
South Metro Denver Chamber
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
April 2004 — Present (5 years 8 months)
CEO for all programs & services of the Chamber and serves on the Board of Directors. The South Metro Denver Chamber is a full - service (20 staff) regional Chamber of Commerce representing business predominately in 4 counties (Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas & Jefferson County) and in 16 cities (Aurora, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Centennial, Cherry Hills, Columbine Valley, Denver, Englewood, Glendale, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Littleton, Lone Tree, Parker, & Sheridan) in South Metro Denver , Major Chamber divisions : Small Business Development Center, Economic Development Group, Events & Visitors Bureau, and Public Policy. The Chamber consists of 1600 businesses with over 100,000 employees with 70 programs, services & events each year. There is a reason our website is www.bestchamber.com - Our members and their leadership to build a vibrant business community, a healthy economy providing for a wonderful quality of life for the communities we serve...join us!
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President
South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
1994 — Present (15 years )
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County Commissioner (Chairman in 2000)
Arapahoe County Government
(Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry)
January 1998 — January 2004 (6 years 1 month)
Elected Official (two terms) responsible for setting policy and budget for Colorado's 1st County.
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Chairman
Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority (Centennnial Airport)
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Aviation & Aerospace industry)
January 1999 — January 2003 (4 years 1 month)
Centennial Airport is one of the very best general aviation airports in the world and is a tremendous economic engine for the front Range of Colorado. Centennial is currently ranked # 3 in the nation among airports that are not certified for airline service, ranked #25 of all airports (including airports like LAX, Chicago's O'Hare, and New York's La Guardia) and Centennial is the only airport in the US to have three FBO's ranked in the top 25 of all US based FBO's.
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President
Arapahoe County Water & Wastewater Authority
(Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Utilities industry)
January 1999 — January 2003 (4 years 1 month)
Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority (ACWWA) is a political subdivision formed in 1988 by an agreement between Arapahoe County, and the Arapahoe Water and Sanitation District (AWSD) for the purpose of developing water resources, systems and facilities, wastewater collection and treatment facilities for the ACWWA service area. The Authority serves an area of more than eight square miles in the southeastern Denver metropolitan area, approximately 10 miles from downtown Denver. Visit www.arapahoewater.org for more information.
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Soldier
Colorado Army National Guard
(Civic & Social Organization industry)
April 1991 — 2003 (12 years )
Enlisted as a Private First Class April 1991, Commissioned (Officer Candidate School) Aug 1993, Appointed Company Commander (1LT then Captain) of the 147th Combat Support Hospital July 1995.
John Brackney’s Education
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University of Denver - Sturm College of Law
J.D. , Law , 1988 — 1993
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University of Northern Colorado
B.A. , Political Science , 1984 — 1988
UNC provides a premier educational environment and is "one of the true undiscovered gems in higher education."
- Activities and Societies:
- Sigma Chi,
Interfraternity Council President,
Student Representative Council - Vice President for Faculty Affairs
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Littleton High School
1982 — 1984
Littleton High School has continued to remain one of the best high schools in one of the best school districts in the nation.
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Government,
Varsity Soccer,
Varsity Gymnastics,
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John Brackney’s Websites:
John Brackney’s Interests:
Public Policy, Executive Leadership, International Trade, Travel & Tourism, Community Problem Solving, Entrepreneurs & Entrepreneurism,
John Brackney’s Groups:
South Metro Denver Chamber, Littleton Public Schools, Sigma Chi
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South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Technology Committee
John Brackney’s Honors:
Colorado Counties Inc. - Colorado Freshman Commissioner of the Year - 1998
Colorado Army National Guard - Meritorious Service Medal (Bronze Oak Leaf), Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Compenents Achievement Medal (Bronze Oak Leaf), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Colorado Long Service Medal,
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