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Roland Ochs
Wilderness Construction Company
Phone: 303-286-9200
Email: joyce@wildernessconstruction.com
Wilderness Construction Company has worked for Denver Public Schools for over 14 years, their restoration of Dora Moore that won Denver Public Schools the Governor's Award in 2003 is just one example of the excellence in service that they provide as contractors. Roland Ochs founded the company in 1977, which he continues to own and operate with four of his sons. For the last 26 years, Wilderness Construction has worked in the Denver community on preservation and rehabilitation projects including Annunciation Church, Fraternidad San Antonio Friary, 20th, Street Gym and Larimer Square. The company has also worked with Aurora Public Schools, Adams County Schools, Denver International Airport and various facilities of the Colorado State Bank & Trust. Roland Ochs attended Regis College and holds a Class A Superintendent's License. He also has 45 years of experience in all types of construction. Tom Ochs has worked for Wilderness Construction 14 years. He holds a Class B Superintendent's License and has approximately 6 years of construction and mechanical experience previous to his current employment. Bill Ochs has a degree in Business Management from the University of Northern Colorado and was a licensed account representative for Invesco and Pasadena Group before joining the family business in 1995.
Jeff Reddy
Reddy & Reddy Architects
http://www.reddyandreddy.com/
Phone: 303-733-3717
Email: jreddy@reddyandreddy.com
Reddy & Reddy Architects is one of Denver's Senior Architectural firms, this year celebrating our 50th year of serving Denver and the Rocky Mountain Region. Denver Public Schools has been one of our valued and long standing clients over this 50 year period, beginning with the initial design of Godsman Elementary School in 1956 to our current projects for the East High School Library Historical Restoration and Garden Place Elementary School Addition. Our extensive project experience has been gained from a diverse range of project and clients - from Denver International Airport, Public Schools, Restaurants, Data Centers and Flight Training Centers. We continue to enjoy ongoing professional relationships with a number of Private, Corporate and Public Clients including Denver Public Schools, City & County of Denver, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Qwest and Panda Restaurant Group. Backed by the most qualified consultants in the region, Reddy & Reddy provides comprehensive professional architectural and engineering services to accomplish a total integrated design. Each and every one of our projects reflects our commitment to innovative design and unique functional solutions.
Monty E. Abeyta, PE. President
Allan Deems, CIPE Vice President
Abeyta Engineering Consultants Inc.
Phone: 303-221-5668
Email: deems@aecing.com
Abeyta Engineering Consultants has enjoyed a 32 year relationship with Denver Public Schools. Our firm has provided Mechanical Engineering on over 70 of Denver Public Schools buildings designing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, and fire protection design engineering for new and remodel projects. Our involvement has included new heating and chilled water plants, boiler replacements and renovations, and overall system replacements on many of the older school buildings. We have worked closely with the DPS Facilities Department and have enjoyed the close relationship with the staff developed over the years. Monty Abeyta and Allan Deems basically started the company in 1974 and are the principal owners of the firm, and have personally participated in most of the firm's DPS projects throughout the years. Mr. Abeyta is a 50 year veteran with DPS, a graduate of Denver Public School system as he attended Evans Elementary, Morey Middle School and South High School. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado. He actually began working on DPS projects in the mid 50's as a draftsman for M S Wilson Engineers. Our firm has done over 3,000 projects since its inception including Educational, Judicial, Retail, D I A, many projects for the City and County of Denver, and other projects throughout the state as well as nationwide. Our firm is very proud to count Denver Public Schools as one of our most valued clients.
Sandra C. Scanlon, P.E., President
Scanlon Consulting Services Inc
Marla J Stauth, PE, LC, LEED- AP
Phone: 303-797-0053
Email: Scanlonconsulting@att.net
Scanlon Consulting Services, Inc. (SCS) is a professional consulting engineering firm providing design, planning, project management and construction administration services for a wide range of electrical, mechanical, and plumbing needs for commercial and industrial clients. Founded in 1997, the firm has established a solid track record of high quality services and performance through the application of appropriate design practices and project management skills. As a small, woman-owned business, SCS can respond quickly to a wide variety of client needs, while maintaining a customer-focused approach. Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise through the Colorado Department of Transportation, and Small Business Enterprise through the City and County of Denver as well as Denver Regional Transportation District. SCS has performed services for Denver Public Schools since 1998 on numerous projects, including pro bono services for computer labs at three of the districts schools. Sandra Scanlon, owner is an active volunteer in the education community. She is a board member of the Denver School of Science and Technology and Board President for Aspen Prep Academy. Marla is a lighting design expert with over 18 years experience and is President of local section of the Illuminating Engineering Society.
Ann Sheflin, P.E., President
The Sheflin Group, Inc.
Phone: 303-973-0757
Email: asheflin@sheflingroup.com
Ann Sheflin has enjoyed a long standing relationship with Denver Public Schools having worked on 57 different facilities for the district over the past 30 years. Her services have ranged from providing the structural engineering design for new schools and remodel/expansions of existing schools to evaluating and developing repairs for many of the older DPS facilities. The Sheflin Group is a 100% woman owned company and was established 18 years ago to provide structural engineering services to owners, government agencies, architects and construction firms. Ms. Sheflin has been practicing structural engineering in Colorado for over 35 years and is a graduate of the Denver Public School system having attended Barnum Elementary, Rishel Middle School and West High School. The Sheflin Group has provided structural engineering services on over 1,000 projects in the last 18 years ranging in size from 1,000 square feet to 425,000 square feet. The project types have included commercial, corrections, educational, health care, housing, laboratory/high tech, maintenance, recreational, university and government facilities.
Mark C. Guerrero
Denver Public Schools
Construction Services
Architect / Project Manager
AIA, CSI, CDT,
Phone: 720-423-4104
Web: http://www.dpsk12.org/
Email: Mark_Guerrero@dpsk12.org
Mark C. Guerrero has worked for Denver Public Schools since 2002 as a project manager. He is a license architect and certified construction contract administrator. He works in the DPS Construction Services Department for Richard Cosgrove, PE, DPS Director of Construction, and for Mike Langley, DPS Executive Director of Facilities Management. Mark Guerrero has overseen such projects as the new Northeast Bus Terminal, Omar Blair K-8 design build project, Dora Moore Historic Restoration, Bruce Randolph Middle School and many various other construction / remodel projects for Denver Public Schools. He is involved with the Construction Specifications Institute, American Institute of Architects and the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute.
Melissa Nooner BC Interiors Phone: 303-443-3666 www.bcinteriors.com
At BCinteriors, we provide furniture for any place that people work- offices, schools, hospitals, banks, hotels, restaurants and more. We help companies large and small design and maintain their workspaces. We want you to be happy, healthy, safe and productive. We want you to Love Your Workspace. The HON Company is one of the largest providers of practical and professional office and educational furniture. They are committed to sustainability, design, superior quality and customer service. HON for LearningÔ offers everything you need for any educational facility in one place. All with built in ergonomics, flexibility and durability BCinteriors and The HON Company (www.honcompany.com) - partners for a more productive and enjoyable workplace - and proud partners for the 7 Classroom Makeover.
Bretford Manufacturing
www.bretford.com
Bretford Manufacturing was founded in 1948. They are an American manufacturer based in the Chicago Ill. area. Bretford is a leading manufacturer of audio visual, computer, and library furniture with a special emphasis on technology based furniture. They have a solid reputation for developing products that support today's emerging technologies.
CCS Presentation Systems
http://www.ccsprojects.com/
Our track record tells the story. Since 1990, CCS Presentation Systems, Inc. has expanded from a single sales representative into one of the world's largest dealers of presentation technology equipment and services. With offices across the nation, CCS has emerged as the preferred supplier to the Corporate, Educational, Government and Non-Profit markets. With CCS, you can expect a presentation system that's tailored around your unique application and requirements. Our consultants will take the time for a detailed analysis that will match equipment and systems to real world situations. CCS is committed to providing solutions that meet your specifications. For more information contact the Denver location at 303.684.3323.
SMART Technologies
http://www.smarttech.com/
SMART Technologies Inc. is both the industry pioneer and market leader in versatile, intuitive group collaboration tools, including interactive whiteboards, multimedia furniture, whiteboard capture systems and software. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, SMART also has offices in Japan, Germany and Washington, DC. SMART is ISO 9001:2000 certified and currently distributes to more than 65 countries around the world.

Epson America
Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global technology company at the forefront of technological revolutions in imaging, robotics, precision machinery and electronics. The company develops and manufactures information-related equipment (computers and peripherals, including PCs, printers, scanners and projectors), electronic devices (semiconductors, displays, and quartz devices), precision products (watches, plastic corrective lenses, and factory automation equipment) and other products.
Hewlett-Packard
www.hp.com
"The HP xw4300 Workstation is a high-performance solution used world wide by many technical and creative professionals", says Jeff Wood, Director of Product Marketing for Hewlett-Packard's Personal Workstation Business. "Our workstation products are designed to provide the highest level of performance and reliability for our customers in entertainment, manufacturing design, financial trading, and oil & gas exploration. We are very pleased to participate in the makeover program and to provide this level of premium technology to aspiring creative professionals at Montbello High School." HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. HP is a company unlike any other. It's a fact underscored by its reach, its presence and leadership in key regions around the world; and by its uniquely rich technology portfolio. HP is the largest consumer IT company, the world's largest SMB IT company and a leading enterprise IT company. HP actively works to improve the quality of life in the communities in which we operate. Our philanthropic programs are our most tangible expression of good corporate citizenship. The majority of HP's philanthropic programs today are focused on promoting educational opportunity and providing people with greater social and economic opportunity in the digital age. Over the past 20 years HP has provided more than $66 million in grants of equipment and cash to schools, universities and nonprofit organizations in Colorado. Last year, HP and its employees gave $2.0 million to: · Community and educational grants $930,340 · Employee Charitable Giving $1,069,606
Logisens Corporation
www.logisens.com
The application of Fort Collins based Logisens Corporation's patented bio-sensor technology will offer the 7 Classroom Makeover at Montbello High School a program that is a sustainable solution to lower stress in the school environment. Strategically aligned with Montbello's ongoing 'Revitalization Initiative', the real-time stress monitoring technology will provide the Montbello faculty with stress response training to help with their professional development goals. Future plans would involve integrating Logisens Optimal Learning product into the Montbello student courseware to address stress related test anxiety and improve CSAP test scores. Controlling stress allows an individual to achieve better performance whether that be in the ability to think more effectively, learn and retain new concepts, reach higher performance in sports, or reduce the susceptibility to health-related issues. Using patented technology, Logisens has developed a new bio-sensor device and skills development software which permits individuals to evaluate, monitor and reduce their level of stress while engaged in normal computer work activities.
Home Depot
http://www.homedepot.com/

Microsoft Corporation
In today's knowledge economy, where lifelong learning and knowledge creation are crucial, access to technology and digital literacy is essential for all people, not just the privileged. Microsoft's mission is to help people and businesses throughout the world realize their full potential by helping make technology accessible, affordable and easy to use. As part of this mission, we've set a goal of providing technology access and skills training for a quarter billion people by 2010. And in working with local governments, Microsoft has created the Partners in Learning program and made a commitment to a five-year, $250 million investment to make technology an integral part of classroom instruction and learning. Since late 2003, nearly 7 million primary and secondary school students and educators have participated in our Partners in Learning training programs.

Microsoft is proud to support Denver's 7 and CollegeInvest in providing technology access and education to Colorado's students through the 7 Classroom Makeover program, empowering our communities to reach greater heights through technology.
Colorado Software and Internet Association
www.csiaonline.com
The Colorado Software and Internet Association is the voice and support network for Colorado's technology and software industries in Colorado. CSIA, through its public policy and advocacy work, represents more than 3,000 IT companies statewide that employ 95,000 people with an estimated annual payroll of $2.5 billion.
Governor's Office of Economic Development and International Trade
www.advancecolorado.com
OEDIT offers a host of programs and services tailored to support business development at every level. They include business retention and relocations services, a bioscience and emerging industries program, business finance programs like the Venture Capital Authority and CAPCO, the Colorado Tourism Office, the Colorado International Trade Office, the Colorado Small Business Development Centers, minority- and women-owned business services and economic research. For more information or to sign up for OEDIT's free eNewsletter, visit www.AdvanceColorado.com.
Made in the Shade
South Denver Area (720) 261-4857
Northern Colorado (970) 593-9882
www.madeintheshadedenver.com
Made in the Shade, a business that provides name brand and affordable window coverings, is making it easy and convenient for Coloradoans to make their house a home. Made in the Shade carries a full line of window coverings by trusted and premier companies including Hunter Douglas, Springs Graber and Timber Blinds. With an unmatched level of customer service and affordability, Made in the Shade offers clients a unique "shop-at-home" experience not found in Big Box stores or shopping malls. "Our specialty is our commitment to provide the most pleasant window covering shopping experience while providing our clients with the highest-quality product. And the best part, we come to you!"
National Network Services
Centennial, CO
www.nnsi.net
National Network Services has 120 employees and was acquired by Red Hawk Industries of Denver, CO December 30th 2005. We have a 16 year history with many awards for growth and entrepreneurial efforts to our name.

Our services include Structured Data Voice Cabling, Fiber Optic Design and Installation Service which is the core business and do work for Exempla Health and Sky Ridge Hospitals as well as Denver Public Schools and Raytheon. We have a Telecom Power Engineering and Install services for companies like Nextel and Qwest. We have a division that designs and installs Security Surveillance, Card Access, Sound Paging and Nurse Call Systems for Denver Public Schools, and Summit County Hospital.

Our project team at Montbello HS is Service Account Manager Mike Alexander, Project Lead Steve Jenkins, Chris Parks and Juan Simental.
Big Horn Door & Hardware
Choice Electric Corporation
dvh Company (painting)
Gary Leimer, Inc. (carpet)
E & K of Denver, Inc. (drywall and acoustical)
Evans Redmond Heating and A/C
Colorado Software and Internet Association
First Commercial Plumbing
J & M Custom Millwork Shop
Reeves Specialty Services (mechanical)
CFM Supply Co. (donated VAV box and grilles for mechanical subcontractor)
Skyline Glass, Inc.
Panduit (wiring)
MH Electric
7-11 www.7-Eleven.com
7 Eleven, Inc. is the premier name and largest chain in the convenience retailing industry. Based in Dallas, Texas, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates or franchises more than 5,800 7-Eleven® stores in the United States and Canada and licenses more than 23,600 7-Eleven stores in 17 countries and U.S. territories. During 2004, 7-Eleven stores worldwide generated total sales of approximately $43 billion. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com.
Vitamin Water – glaceau
www.glaceau.com
glacéau® was started by a guy who simply wanted better water and couldn't find it, so he made it himself. Formed in 1996, we are the creator of the enhanced water category and maker of vitaminwater®, fruitwater® and smartwater®. In the tradition of "keeping it real," we use only natural flavors and colors in our products (why would you do it any other way, really?). Since inception, glacéau has experienced more than 200% compounded annual, and now more than five million bottles are sold every day to thirsty people like you. Proof that when you put a better product on the market, people respond. For more information visit www.glaceau.com.