About The Event
Join Us for NAPEO’s 2026 Colorado Leadership Council Forum!
Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time: 2:00–6:00 PM MT
Location: Magnolia Hotel Denver, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Denver, CO
Network with industry leaders and peers at NAPEO’s Colorado Leadership Council Forum. Following the meeting, join us for a networking dinner at Panzano (additional fee applies).
A full agenda for the event is available below!
Accommodations
NAPEO has reserved a limited block of rooms at the Magnolia Hotel Denver at a discounted rate. Click this link to access the discounted rate while rooms remain.
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations, additions, and changes must be submitted to NAPEO in writing.
Refunds are available for cancellations made by July 23, 2026, minus a $25 processing fee.
Questions?
Please contact Jonathon Bridgeman, Manager of Events & Virtual Education for assistance.
Event Schedule
Thursday, July 30
- Stout Room
Welcome and Introductions
Roger Hays, President/CEO, PassioHR, Inc., NAPEO’s Colorado Leadership Council Chair
- Antitrust Statement
- Introduction of Sponsors
- Member and Guest Introductions
- Stout Room
An Update on FAMLI from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Ian McKenzie, Communications Manager, FAMLI Division
Lindsey Behringer, Branch Manager, FAMLI Division
Tracy Marshall, Director, FAMLI Division
- Stout Room
Networking Break
- Stout Room
An Update from CDLE’s Unemployment Insurance Department
O’Nita Burnett, Labor and Employment Specialist IV, CDLE Division of Unemployment Insurance
Victoria Hull, Employer Services Manager, CDLE Division of Unemployment Insurance
Craig Lemley, Communications Strategist, CDLE Division of Unemployment Insurance
- Stout Room
An Update on Colorado’s AI Act
Daniel Pepper, Partner, Fisher Phillips
- Stout Room
Colorado Legal Update
Melissa Cizmorris, Partner, Labor and Employment, Akerman, LLP
- Stout Room
Good of the Order and Adjournment
Roger Hays, President/CEO, PassioHR, Inc., NAPEO’s Colorado Leadership Council Chair
- Open Forum
- Discussion on other issues in Colorado
- The Vault
Cocktail Reception
- Panzano Restaurant
Optional Offsite Networking Dinner
Panzano 909 17th St, Denver, CO 80202 | Wine Cellar Private Room
2026 LCF Sponsors
Thank you to NAPEO’s 2026 Leadership Council Forum Sponsors!
