Meet the BBID Board of Directors
The Bluebird District Board members are volunteers who donate their time and effort to craft the future of the district. They participate in monthly meetings, support district events and businesses, and guide investments in the area.
Board Meetings
Typically, the Bluebird District Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday of each month, 10:30 a.m. These meetings are open to the public. Learn more about the board.
Next Board Meeting, Thursday, April 17th, 10:30 a.m.
BBID Board Virtual Meeting
4/17/25 at 10:30am
Sean Mandel, President
Sean’s family business, Rosen Properties, is a property management firm that owns around 100 residential and commercial units on or around East Colfax. He has brought a highly successful grocery store to the area and transformed the former Galaxie Auto Body Shop into popular community serving neighborhood amenity with Cerebral Brewing and Machete. Sean has served on the BBID board for 7 years.
Term: Appointed June 2013; re-appointed 2016/2020/2024 – term expires June 2028
Jareb Parker, Vice President
Jareb moved to the Bluebird District in 2017. Through a background in architecture, fabrication, and bartending he designed, built, and is currently the operating owner at Middleman. He is a wood and metal worker with competence in a variety of design software, tools, and media. Other skills include business planning and management, graphic design, and passing ability with the ukulele.
Term: Appointed July 2019/2023; expires July 2028
Tom Secrist, Treasurer
Tom is an independent real estate professional and owner of Secrist Properties. He renovated and continues to own the buildings where the Atomic Cowboy, Middleman and Q House are located. Tom has served on the BBID board for 7 years.
Term: Appointed June 2013; re-appointed 2014/2018/2022 – term expires May 2026
Don Novak
The Novak family has a long standing history on East Colfax. Don is the creative force behind Tasty Colfax and Boo and Brew events, and founded the Bluebird BID. Born and raised near Colfax, Don has committed his time and energy to East Colfax and has contributed to many community events and organizations over the years. Don has served on the BBID board for 7 years.
Term: Appointed June 2013; re-appointed 2016/2020/2024 – term expires June 2028
Richard “Buzz” Geller
Buzz, managing partner at Paradise Land Company, has a long standing history on East Colfax, as operator of Paradise Cleaners since 1973. He was born in a house immediately next to the district and a long standing and active commitment to business viability and vibrancy on Colfax. Buzz has served on the BBID board for 7 years.
Term: Appointed June 2013; re-appointed June 2014/2018/2022 – term expires May 2026
John Chapman 1V
Co-founder of Lawrence & Larimer a versatile, exclusive and comfort clothing company, mixed with dope, crafty decor and supplies – all inspired by spaces, art, music, and street styles. We’re a small, black-owned business on East Colfax Ave, located next to Denver Biscuit Company, and strive to improve the shopping experience for the customer and community.
Term: Appointed May 2022 – term expires May 2026
Malissa Spero
Malissa Spero co-founded Hooked on Colfax coffee house in the Bluebird District in 2005. Over the years Hooked doubled its square footage, added a liquor license and bakery. Hooked is committed to supporting local vendors and embracing green initiatives by collaborating with innumerable community organizations, artists, bands, literary magazines, pop-up markets, etc. Hooked is a member of Denver’s Green Energy Challenge and was named a Denver Legacy Business.
Term: Appointed January 2025; term expires January 2029