Melinda Quiat is a fourth generation Denver native who has been actively involved in the
Quiat family business since 2000. In 2006, she became COO and took over as CEO in
2010. As CEO, Melinda is not only responsible for the strategic planning and growth of the
company, but she also oversees the asset management of a large number of Real Estate
and energy ventures, and several venture capital and private equity investments. In
addition, she serves on the advisory Board of Nexus BSP LLC, an energy investment firm.
 Ms. Quiat is an alumna of the University of Denver with a Master of Social Work (MSW),
and the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, with B.A.s in Psychology and
Anthropology. Ms. Quiat’s diverse employment background include: professional Ballet
Dancer, Lab Coordinator for an educational psychology research program and a Mutual
Fund Accountant.

 Ms. Quiat is devoted to community involvement, philanthropy and improving community
through affiliation with several non-profit organizations: Interfaith Alliance of Colorado
(2021-present); Judaism Your Way (2014-2024), Board Chair (2024); Anti-Defamation
League (ADL) – Board Chair 2018-2020, National Commissioner (2014-present);
Religious Freedom Committee Chair (2021-2023);Mountain States Regional Board
Member (2008-present); LGBT Task Force Chair (2012-2014), Civil Rights Committee Co-
Chair; Development Co-Chair (2015-2017). Colorado Public Radio – Member Board of
Directors (2009-2015); Rotary Club of Denver – Member (2009-2015) and Denver Rotary
Community Foundation Trustee (2012 – 2015). Institute for Studies of Israel in the Middle
East at the Korbel Institute University of Denver – Member of the Board. Gerald M. and
Roberta N. Quiat Family Foundation – CEO.

Melinda’s hobbies include reading, bird watching and nature, scuba diving, world travel,
and anthropology.