Pinnacle Consulting Group, Inc.

Peggy Dowswell

Principal/CFO

Ms. Dowswell has over eight years experience working with Special Districts and City governments in Colorado, providing accounting and financial analytical services, and district management and administration, providing and supervising staff in completion of monthly accounting and administrative functions, compilation of monthly financial statements, budgeting and long-range planning processes, annual reporting, bond document preparation, and annual bond compliance and SEC Continuing Disclosure reporting for our districts. She has performed specialized services in debt covenant and arbitrage compliance management; water rate and revenue analysis; and operational performance analysis.

Ms. Dowswell's ability to act as liaison between District boards and District constituents, developers, contractors, governing entities and local concerns is of particular benefit to the Districts. In May 2000, she coordinated the formation election of the Eagle River Fire Protection District, which consolidated fire powers and operations of numerous governmental entities including special districts and municipalities in the Vail Valley.

She has held prior positions as controller and business manager of private entities, as well as Staff Auditor for a National Accounting Firm. Ms. Dowswell holds a B.S. Degree in Business, with an Accounting Emphasis, from the University of Colorado at Denver. She achieved and was awarded the CPA designation in 1986, and holds a current active CPA license. Ms. Dowswell enjoys exploring Colorado with her family and especially enjoys the arts in any form.

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Chad Walker

Principal/CEO

Mr. Walker has over 4 years experience working with Special Districts and municipalities in Colorado, providing district management and capital asset management. District management includes the formation of the districts, administrative management, budgeting, long range planning, operations and maintenance of district facilities, governmental compliance with the state and continual liaison with governmental entities. Capital asset management includes reveiwing the proposed improvements design prior to construction, observation and reporting of the improvements during construction, confirmation and organization of the asset cost documentation and summary of capital assets for bonding. Mr Walker draws from his experience of over 14 years and over one hundred and fifty million dollars in private and public projects as a construction manager to accurately and effectively manage the capital assets.

Mr. Walker's experience and established relationships with constituents, developers, District boards, and govermental entities enable him to be an effective liaison. His experience provides assurance and confidence in the viability of the District for constituents, developers and governments. Mr. Walker received business training through coursework in Business Administration and Finance at Regis Univerity. He retains his commercial and residential General Contracting licenses.

Mr. Walker has held prior positions of management as president and managing partner of real estate and construction service companies. He was a project manager for local construction management firm and a national home builder.

He invests in his community by being an active member of Timberline Church, Project One Missionary group leader, Missionary work abroad, City of Loveland T-ball and baseball coach, HOA Board president and Leadership Loveland graduate (2006-2007 class). Mr Walker enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children.

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Rich Shannon

Vice President

Mr. Shannon joined Pinnacle Consulting Group Inc. in 2008 after working on the 3500 acre Centerra project in Loveland, CO for 5 years, where he held the position of VP of Centerra. He assisted in negotiating a 25 year public-private financing agreement with the City of Loveland to cover a projected $350 million of necessary public infrastructure. The financing plan includes the creation of an Urban Renewal Plan Area and four metropolitan districts plus a shared use of sales tax from new development. He managed the metropolitan districts and was responsible for the design, financing and construction of all public improvements.

Previously Mr. Shannon was employed by RS Wells, LLC, a consulting and contract management company in metro Denver that specializes in the creation of Special Districts to finance, build and operate public infrastructure. His clients included the Stonegate Village community near Parker and the 3500 acre RidgeGate Development in Lone Tree at I-25 and Lincoln Ave. Prior to working for RS Wells, LLC, Mr. Shannon spent over 20 year in the public sector employed by the cities of Lakewood and Fort Collins. He has held the positions of Deputy City Manager, Community Development Director and Utilities Director.

His formal education includes a BS in Engineer Management from the United States Air Force Academy, a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver and completion of the Harvard University Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government.

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Carla Hawkins

Director of District Administration and Operations

Ms. Hawkins' 25 years experience in real estate property management provides a strong skill set in property management, administration, budget oversight, and public communication. She acquired this experience working for a large Colorado land developer and a local property management firm.

As an Account Manager, she assists district boards in administrative management, governmental compliance, board meeting facilitation, insurance administration and facitity maintenance coordination. Through effective communication, she is able to build and maintains positive working relationships with district boards and constituents, maintenance personnel and fellow co-workers.

She has a passion to help others and this is demonstrated by her hours of volunteer service. She has served as chair of the Loveland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (2007) and the Corn Roast Festival Committee (2005 & 2006). She is also a former member of the Medical Center of the Rockies Summit Giving Club Committee, and is one of the founding members of CREW-Norther Colorado. She currently serves as chair of the Foundation Committee for CREW-Northern Colorado.

Carla is a graduate of Colorado State University obtaining a B.S. in Business Administration and has had her Colorado Real Estate license for over 22 years. She also is a graduate of Leadership Loveland.

Besides volunteering, Ms. Hawkins enjoys reading, camping and most of all spending time with her family.

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Kirsten Starman

Account Manager

Ms. Starman's experience in Construction Management and Land Entitlement provides a practical approach and view for districts and developers. She acquired this experience working for a large Colorado land developer.

As an District Account Manager, Ms. Starman assists the district boards in administrative management, governmental compliance, facilitating board meetings, coordinating district contracting, operations and capital projects. Her commitment to work well with communities, management teams and city and county officials make her a valuable asset to the Districts she manages.

Ms. Starman received her B.A. from the University of Colorado in Political Science and completed course work for her masters in Construction Management at Colorado State University.

Ms. Starman enjoys golfing, camping and spending time with her husband and two young daughters.

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Diane Lunt

Account Manager

Ms. Lunt's combined 17 years experience in office administration and management, and customer service provide an excellent foundation to support client needs and services. Her experience with the USDA provides a background in fire suppression, forest patrol and natural resource management which enables her to be an effective manager of public facilities.

As a District Account Manager, Ms. Lunt assists the district boards in administrative management, governmental compliance, facilitating board meetings, coordinating district contracting, operations and capital projects. Her commitment to work well with communities, management teams and city and county officials make her a valuable asset to the Districts she manages.

Ms. Lunt is a graduate of Grossmont Community College obtaining as A.S. with honors.

Ms. Lunt has a special interest in GPS/GIS Systems and Geography. She enjoys hiking and spending quality time with her family.

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Brendan Campbell

Accounting Manager

Mr. Campbell's experience in public accounting provides a valuable knowledge and skill base in management and financial accounting. He acquired this experience working for a Denver-based CPA firm.

As the Accounting Manager, Mr. Campbell assists the district boards in the completion of accounting functions, compilation of financial statements, budgeting, annual reporting, and financial analysis.

Mr. Campbell obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Phoenix with Summa Cum Laude honors.

Mr. Campbell enjoys the outdoors and spending quality time with his family.

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Suzanne Rhodes

Accounting Assistant

Ms. Rhodes has been involved in governmental accounting for the past six years. She acquired this experience working for two national companies and a local company.

Ms. Rhodes assists the district boards in accounts payable/receivable, general ledger and statement reconciliations, accruals, payroll, quarterly payroll tax reports, financial statement preparations, audit work papers, and audit exemptions.

Ms. Rhodes obtained her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University. She received her accounting and business training from coursework taken at Arizona State University.

During her time away from the office she enjoys volunteering at church, spending time with her family and in her garden.

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Connie Reitmeier

Office Administrator

Ms. Reitmeier's experience in administration and office management provides a stable and efficient working environment, maximizing the quality and efficiency of our work product.

She is responsible for the day to day administrative office operations, district bookkeeping, assistance with developer reimbursements, facilitating board meetings and District documentation.

Ms. Reitmeier organizational skills, ability to work with people and positive attitude make her a real asset for our districts. She enjoys spending time with her family, touring on their motorcycle and skiing.

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