The BAP Stakeholder Task Force (Task Force) is comprised of a diverse group of 13 individuals with experience in any of the following areas:
(1) the livestock community;
(2) the pet owner and care community;
(3) the veterinary medicine community;
(4) the animal welfare community;
(5) the law enforcement and peace officer training (POST) community;
(6) other members of the public with experience in public policy centered around animal protection, the livestock industry, and animal welfare.
Members of this voluntary Task Force were appointed in Summer 2021 by the Commissioner of Agriculture to serve a two-year term. Members may be allowed to serve consecutive terms at the sole discretion of the Commissioner of Agriculture.
Upcoming meetings
The next BAP Task Force meeting will take place on Tuesday, December 18, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 PM
The Task Force was formed with the following goals:
- To provide a forum for regular communication between stakeholders and administrators of the BAP program.
- To provide expert analysis as the BAP program staff seeks to develop and implement the program's strategic plan.
- To inform BAP staff of emerging issues related to the care and welfare of animals in the State of Colorado and provide feedback on BAP program initiatives.
The Task Force typically meets quarterly. All meetings of the Task Force are open to the public and with time at the end for public comment. A Zoom link for the public can be found on the meeting agenda, which is typically posted one week prior to the meeting. Current and past meeting agendas can be found by clicking on the Meeting Links and Notes button below.
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Task Force Members and Affiliations
There are 13 Public Members currently serving on the Task Force:
| Rigo Neira Larimer Humane Society | Erik Bourgerie Colorado POST |
| Erin Spaur Colorado Cattlemen's Association | Justin Marceau University of Denver |
| Carla Zinanti Jefferson County Animal Control | Jamie L. Norris Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region |
| Ali Mickleson Dumb Friends League | Zachary Riley Colorado Livestock Association |
| Jason Santomaso Sterling Livestock | Scott Weaver Yuma County Commissioner |
| Bobbi Priestly Dumb Friends League | John (JD) Ross Sterling Police Department |
| Andrea Davis Broken Shovels Farm Sanctuary |
The following CDA staff also serve on the Task Force:
Dr. Courtney Diehl, BAP Program Manager
Taylor Peterson, BAP Lead Investigator
Hollis Glenn, Deputy Commissioner of Operations
Joe Stafford, Division of Animal Welfare (DAW) Director
Nick Fisher, Pet Animal Care Facilities Act Program Section Chief
Emily Lowmon, DAW Outreach & Education Coordinator
- Past Meetings: Presentations and Notes
- BAP Subcommittees
The BAP and the BAP Task Force are forming subcommittees focused on key components of the Strategic Plan. The purpose of these subcommittees is to provide a small group of experts interested in guiding the development and implementation of key initiatives. Task Force members may volunteer to serve on these subcommittees and can nominate additional stakeholders to serve on these subcommittees. BAP Agents are also invited to participate on subcommittees as needed. These subcommittees are designed to be small to ensure we have efficiency in the conversation and actions.
Subcommittees meet as needed. All subcommittee meetings are open to the public and, with time, for public comment. A Zoom link for the public can be found on the meeting agenda, which is typically posted one week before the meeting.