O’Connell joins Anythink Foundation Board
Kevin O’Connell, a retired telecommunications executive, was recently appointed to the Anythink Foundation, a nonprofit corporation that raises money and generates broad-based public support for Anythink Libraries. O’Connell is an active volunteer with Rotary International, serving as an assistant governor for Central Colorado’s Rotary District 5450 and as the district chair of annual giving for the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. He is also a charter member and past president of the Rotary Club of Brighton Early, and is the Rotary youth exchange officer for the Rotary clubs of Brighton.
Beyda appointed to Adams
County Cultural Council
The Adams County Board of Commissioners recently appointed Susan Beyda to the Adams County Cultural Council. Beyda joined the Colorado Symphony as assistant to the President and CEO in February 2012. Prior to that, she spent five years at the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts as Membership and Communications Director. Beyda has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a bachelor of arts degree in sociology/human services from Washington University in St. Louis. Her career in technology began at IBM and includes management roles in sales, marketing and customer service, both in the USA and Europe.
The Adams County Cultural Council reviews and recommends the funding plan for Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Tier III grants. The SCFD funds more than 300 scientific, cultural and historic organizations throughout the seven-county metro area and is a nationally recognized model for cultural funding.