Our
Mission

To promote energy management and resource conservation in schools and throughout the state of Colorado by sharing best practices, engaging in cooperative efforts, building partnerships and skills, and learning about cutting-edge products, technologies, services, and offerings.

Red Hawk Elementary
(St. Vrain Valley Schools)

Our
History

CASDEM was formed in 1998 by a handful of school district energy managers, as an informal networking group. Since then, CASDEM has grown to include about 50 members, and has regular meetings and conferences. In addition, CASDEM works on cooperative projects among members.

Current Officers

Curtis Leonard (he/him)
CASDEM Secretary
Energy & Sustainability Specialist
St. Vrain Valley School District
leonard_curtis@svvsd.org

Melissa Carroll
CASDEM Chair
Resource/Energy Manager
Thompson School District
melissa.carroll@tsd.org

Past Chairs

  • 2021-2024 Chairperson Shannon Oliver, Adams 12 Five Star Schools

  • 2019-2021 Chairperson Hal Corin, Jeffco Public Schools

  • 2018-2019 Chairperson Shannon Oliver, Adams 12 Five Star Schools

  • 2017-2018 Chairperson Dara Ward, St. Vrain Valley School District

  • 2015-2017 Chairperson Craig Wright, Aurora Public Schools

  • 2014-2015 Chairperson Eric J. Anderson, Mesa County School District 51

  • 2013-2014 Chairperson Jeff Medwetz, Boulder Valley School District

  • 2012-2013 Chairperson Henry Reitwiesner, Academy School District 20

  • 2011-2012 Chairperson Craig Wright, Aurora Public Schools

  • 2010-2011 Chairperson Mark J. Ferguson, Colorado Springs School District #11

  • 2009-2010 Chairperson Eric J. Anderson, Mesa County School District #51 

  • 2008-2009 Chairperson Tim (Bo) Bacon, Aurora Public Schools

  • 2006-2008 Chairperson Chuck Finleon, St. Vrain School District

  • 2006-2007 Chairperson Dan Huenneke, Summit Schools

  • 2005-2006 Chairperson Sam Crispin, Adams 12

  • 2004-2005 Chairperson Stu Reeve, Poudre School District

  • 2003-2004 Chairperson Bill Chambers, Douglas County Schools

  • 2002-2003 Chairperson Jack Dempsey, Adams 12 Five Star Schools

  • 2001-2002 Chairperson Tom MacDonnell, Jefferson County Schools

  • 2000-2001 Chairperson Ralph Bozella, St. Vrain Valley Schools

  • 1999-2000 Chairperson Bill Chambers, Aurora Public Schools

  • 1998-1999 Chairperson Stu Reeve, Poudre School District

INTERESTED IN MEMBERSHIP?

Responsive Arts & STEAM Academy FNE
(Denver Public Schools)
DPS’s first all-electric school

Membership in CASDEM is open to all employees of Colorado public school districts with energy management responsibilities. This includes energy managers, facility managers, sustainability directors, superintendents, and any other employees responsible for energy management in school districts.