Following is a brief outline of the various responsibilities for CML staff members. It is intended to help officials from CML member municipalities direct their questions and comments to the appropriate person. To email a staff member, use the first initial of the first name, the entire last name, and @cml.org, for example, John Doe's email would be jdoe@cml.org. (Due to spam bots CML no longer lists email addresses on this page.) All staff can be reached at 303-831-6411 or toll free at 866-578-0936.

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Meet Your Team



Executive Director: Kevin Bommer

Kevin is the Executive Director of the Colorado Municipal League (CML), where he has served on staff since 1999. He was appointed Executive Director in April 2019 and reports to the League’s 21-member executive board.

Over more than two decades with CML, Kevin has held multiple leadership roles, including Deputy Director, Legislative Advocacy Manager, and lobbyist. From 2000 to 2019, he played a central role in shaping and leading the League’s state legislative advocacy program and helped guide the development and implementation of CML’s strategic plan. In 2024, he was honored with the National League of Cities’ John G. Stutz Award, recognizing 25 years of service to municipalities through CML.

Kevin's full biography is available here.

Deputy Director: Evelyn Baker

Evelyn is the Deputy Director of the Colorado Municipal League (CML), where she guides internal operations, organizational strategy, and staff leadership in service of Colorado’s municipalities. Evelyn brings over 15 years of Colorado local government leadership experience, including more than a decade as Deputy Executive Director of Denver’s Community Planning and Development department and earlier leadership with the City of Lakewood. A champion of collaborative culture and operational excellence, Evelyn holds a Master of Regional Planning from Cornell University, a Bachelor of Environmental Studies - Policy and Planning from UC Santa Cruz, and an executive certificate from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.

Evelyn joined the League in 2026.

Administration

Finance & Administration Manager: Allison Wright
Allison is responsible for the management of financial and administrative activities of the League including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, human resources and benefits administration. In addition, she develops CML policies and procedures and manages the administrative staff. Allison has been with the League since 2006.

Executive Assistant: Lara Larkin
Lara is responsible for the administration of CML Executive Board meetings, communications, minutes at meetings, and other committee activities. She provides administrative assistance and project support for the Executive Director and other staff  to support CML strategic goals and objectives, activities, and events. In addition, Lara provides a wide range of member services for CML municipal and associate members. Lara joined the League in 2021.

Meeting & Events Planner: Karen Rosen
Karen is responsible for planning and logistics for CML meetings and events including the annual conference, workshops, trainings, receptions and special events to support CML activities, initiatives and goals, for the benefit of our members. Karen joined the League in 2020.

Receptionist: Haley Doyne
Haley is responsible for greeting visitors and members in person and by phone, directing inquiries to the appropriate staff, and providing support for events and administrative tasks. Haley joined the League in 2024.

Database Specialist: Eliane Walters
Eliane is responsible for the maintenance of the database, IQA reporting, primary desktop and technical support, and other member services. As the database specialist, Eliane works across the organization to ensure the reliability of membership data, systems, security and accuracy of data through analysis and quality control processes. Eliane joined the League in 2026.

Engagement & Communications

Engagement & Communications Manager: Kristin Kemp
Kristin manages CML membership engagement and communications strategy and related programs, which include publications and training. She is responsible for the planning and implementation of these programs and oversees corporate partnerships. Kristin partners with the legislative advocacy and legal teams to promote the value of local government. Kristin joined the league in 2026.

Publication & Design Specialist: Alex Miller 
Alex is a graphic designer who produces CML's print and digital publications, as well as information graphics, social media and web graphics, and event signage. He is a former journalist who worked as a designer and editor at newspapers including the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Chattanooga Times Free Press, and Hawaii Tribune-Herald. Alex joined the League in 2022.

Marketing and Communications Specialist: Kharyl Jackson
Kharyl manages marketing and communication to our members that includes news, updates, networking and events, and the annual conference. She also works with our events meetings and events planner to promote activities for the benefit of our members. Kharyl joined the League in 2023.

Municipal Research Analyst: Maeve McHugh
Maeve is responsible for researching and conducting surveys and leveraging that data to support Colorado’s municipalities, helping to shape policies that drive sustainable growth. She has worked with the City of Austin’s Smart Mobility Office and also served as the development communications associate with the Colorado Children’s Campaign.  Maeve joined the League in 2025.

 

Legal

General Counsel: Robert Sheesley
Robert manages legal services for CML, ranging from educational support for municipal attorneys throughout the state to advocacy for municipal interests in the courts. He assists the legislative advocacy team, fields inquiries from Colorado municipal attorneys, staffs the CML Amicus Committee, and files friend of the court briefs in support of municipal interests. Sheesley is the former city attorney of Commerce City. Robert joined the League in 2021.

Senior Associate Counsel: Rachel Bender
Rachel provides legal services for CML, which includes advocacy for municipal interests in the courts, assisting the legislative advocacy team, and providing training and educational support for municipalities around the state. She previously worked in the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office where she focused on civil litigation and served as a legal advisor to the Sheriff’s Office. Rachel joined the League in 2022.

Law Clerk: Piper Doering
Piper is a third-year law student at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. She graduated from CU Boulder with a degree in Neuroscience and worked as a speech-language pathologist before attending law school. Piper is a member of the SHAPE lab at DU, where she studies strategies for the economic empowerment of women and children. 

Legislative Advocacy 

Legislative Advocacy Manager: Beverly Stables
Beverly is responsible for advocating municipal interests before the state legislature. Her issues include public health, substance abuse, affordable housing, land use and annexation, air quality, transportation and transit. She also assists in training and answering inquiries for other municipal officials on various topics. Beverly joined the League in 2023.

Legislative & Policy Advocate: Elizabeth Haskell
Elizabeth is responsible for advocating municipal interests before the state legislature. Her issues include beer and liquor, employment & labor, retirement/pensions, taxation and fiscal policy, lottery and gaming, historic preservation, municipal debt and finance, and purchasing. She also assists in training and answering inquiries for other municipal officials on various topics. Elizabeth joined the League in 2023.

Legislative & Policy Advocate: Owen Brigner 
Owen is responsible for advocating criminal justice, public safety, governmental immunity, municipal courts, immigration, and telecom/broadband/IT. He also assists in training and answering inquiries for municipal officials on various topics. Owen joined the League in 2025.

Legislative & Policy Advocate Emma Donahue
Emma is responsible for advocating municipal interests before the state legislature, elections, natural resources and environment, oil and gas, open meetings and open records, severance tax, sustainability, utilities, water, and wildfires. She also assists in training and answering inquiries for municipal officials on various topics. Emma previously worked for the National Endowment for Financial Education as well as high profile legislative, city council, and state level candidates across the state. Emma joined the League in 2025.