The Patrick Surtain II Foundation Officially Launches, Naming 28 Colorado Business Leaders to Executive Board, Including Novitas CEO

Foundation Announces “Inspire the Dream Gala”

Denver (October 31, 2023) – The Patrick Surtain II Foundation, the official nonprofit foundation of Denver Broncos cornerback Patrick Surtain II, officially launched yesterday with the announcement of its executive board. The mission of the Foundation is to level the playing field for students in financially disadvantaged communities by ensuring that these students have the same access as their suburban peers to ensure their success.

Patrick Surtain II, one of the NFL’s premier cornerbacks, Pro Bowler, and first-round draft pick, is leveraging his platform for the betterment of his community. Influenced by his father, three-time Pro Bowl defensive back, Patrick Surtain Sr., and his mother, Michelle, the Foundation’s primary focus is to use Surtain’s platform as a member of the Denver Broncos to improve the trajectory of students in financially disadvantaged schools and from financially disadvantaged single-parent homes.

“Football has provided me with a remarkable opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most, and it’s the driving force behind the creation of this foundation,” said Surtain. “My grandmother, Pamela, supported my dad and his siblings, and together with their community, they paved the way for a better life. I am excited to have the chance to do the same for other families in similar situations.”

The Foundation will focus its work on three impact programs:

• Each fall, the Foundation will host a Game Plan Pitch Day for Title I local middle and high school students to pitch their school’s need for Pat Surtain II’s Inspiration Room, aiming to identify missing academic resources, equipment, and support for their aspirations.
• Starting in 2024, the Foundation will support financially disadvantaged single-parent homes in Denver Public Schools with 75% or more of their students in the free lunch program, providing essential food staples during summer break to level the playing field.
• The Foundation aims to empower financially disadvantaged high school students by providing accessible Inspiration Rooms and resources, enabling them to explore various fields, including broadcasting, podcasting, design, coding, music production, and more, to bridge the opportunity gap with their suburban peers.

The 28 Colorado business leaders named to the Patrick Surtain II Foundation include:

• Dave Alleman, SVP & Marketing Director, Vetra Bank Colorado
• Ted Brown, President & Partner, Lockton Companies
• Todd Burnham, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Burnham Law
• Brian Callahan, Partner/Marketing Leader – Intermountain Region, Eide Baily
• Jason Carroll, Managing Principal – Colorado, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
• Darren Dupree, Area President – Utah & Colorado, Meritage Homes
• Brenda Egger, Region President, iHeart Media
• Lindsay Morton Gaiser, President, Andrisen Morton
• Tony Giarratano, President – Commercial Lending Operations, FirstBank
• Brian Goodstadt, Managing Partner, Paragon Capital Management
• Michelle Harden, COO and Managing Partner, Messner Reeves
• Glen Jammaron, President and Vice Chairman, Alpine Bank
• Anthony Lambatos, Co-Owner, Footers Catering and MIBE
• Traci Lounsbury, CEO and Owner, ELEMENTS
• Michelle Lyng, Founder and CEO, Novitas Communications
• Michael McGinnis, Co-Managing Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP
• Peter Melby, Founder & CEO, Greystone Technology
• Ben Miller, Chief Revenue Officer, Premise Health
• Shawn Miller, CEO, Denver Life Magazine
• Brad Mills, General Manager, Ritz Carlton Denver
• Alex O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer, Cardinal Group Companies
• Casey Powell, Founder & CEO, Powell Lacrosse and Speed Lacrosse
• Gretchen Rosenberg, President & CEO, Kentwood Real Estate
• Andrea Schumacher, Founder, Andrea Schumacher Interiors
• Judd Shader, Founder, Executive Chairman of Board & CEO, Leeds West Group
• Leslie Shafer, Managing Partner, Burnham Law
• Jeremy Tostrup, West Region President, Breakthru Beverage Group
• Jared Thompson, Vice President & General Manager, Enterprise Holding’s Colorado
• Matt Watkins, Chief Information Officer, IMA Financial
• Michelle Surtain, Vice President, The Patrick Surtain II Foundation
• Patrick Surtain II, Founder & President, The Patrick Surtain II Foundation

The Foundation also announced the inaugural “Inspire the Dream Gala” on Tuesday, November 28, which will raise awareness and funds to effect positive change in the lives of financially disadvantaged youth in the Greater Denver area. For ticket information and to learn more about the Patrick Surtain II Foundation, please visit https://SurtainGala23.givesmart.com.

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About the Patrick Surtain II Foundation

Founded in 2023, The Patrick Surtain II Foundation is the 501c3 nonprofit charity of Denver Broncos cornerback, Patrick II Surtain. The mission of the Patrick Surtain II Foundation is to level the playing field for students in financially disadvantaged communities by ensuring that these students have the same access as their suburban peers to ensure their success. For more information, follow the foundation on social media. Instagram: @patsurtainIIfdn Facebook: @patsurtainIIfdn Twitter: @patsurtainIIfdn LinkedIn: The Patrick Surtain II Foundation.