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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Board Members & Staff
  • WHAT WE DO
    • SMART HOMEOWNERSHIP STARTS HERE
    • CALENDAR
    • DENVER PARTNERSHIP
    • THE FUTURE
  • DONATE & VOLUNTEER

BOARD MEMBERS

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DAVID FOGEL

David was born and raised in Denver, Colorado.  He is married to Linda and has 3 grown children.  He is a semi-retired lawyer who was an Assistant U.S. Attorney and a Colorado Public Defender as well as in private practice.  In the past he has been head of many professional and community organizations including: the Denver Junior Chamber of Commerce; The Denver Democratic Party; The Association of Jewish Lawyers of Colorado; and the Federal Bar Association.  Besides SWIC, David is currently on the boards of: Colorado B'nai B'rith, The Jewish Community Relations Council, ADL, The South Denver Optimist Club; The I Rude Charitable Trust; and the Colorado Hillel Council Business Board.

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Mary lou vigil and family

A former educator at St. Joseph's Grade School, Morey Middle School, Abraham Lincoln High School.  A teacher for 19 years, Guidance Councilor for 6 years, Dean of Students  for 6 years, Mary Lou is a resident of the Westwood
Neighborhood and is an honored Elder Member of the SWIC Community.

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Tony oum, Chair

Bilingual in English and Cambodian, Tony isFirstBank’s Multicultural Banking Center Senior Vice President  He got his first job at the age of nine.  When most kids were playing video games Tony was washing dishes, cutting carrots, and deep frying appetizers at his family’s Chinese restaurant. As a new business struggling to make a profit, it was all hands on deck.  “I did a little bit of everything in the restaurant,” said Tony.  Little by little the business grew and eventually it did make a profit, even helping to pay for Tony and his brother’s college tuitions.

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benjamin cheang

Bilingual in English and Chinese languages, Ben is Broker and Owner at  All Pro Realty of Denver.  He brings to the Board an  extensive knowledge of SW Denver real estate market trends and expertise in affordable housing. 

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Tim sandos

​A former Denver City Councilman at Large, SW Denver Native, Tim is the Executive Director: North Denver Cornerstone Collaborative and member of the  Mayor's Cabinet  The gymnasium at the Westwood Community Center is named in honor his late father, Sam Sandos who was a much loved City Councilman in SW Denver's District 3.

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Ray Ehrenstein

A ​Vietnam Veteran, Ray is a retired from the US Postal Service.  He is a; SW Denver Neighborhood Resident, the Overland Park RNO representative to
Inter-neighborhood Cooperation (INC), former Vice President of INC and a long-time Volunteer in Police Service (VIP) to the Denver Police Department

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Fran Coleman

A former Colorado State Representative House District 1 (1999 to 2006), Fran is a public policy consultant and civic activist with 25 years of elected, appointed and volunteer experience in the public, private and non-profit sectors.  She is a life long resident of SW Denver. 

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Gus Achey

Gus is a retired labor relations attorney formerly with the Employers Council,  He is an active member of the : University Hills Rotary Club and serves on their Service Committee. 

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Michelle ferrigno warren


An immigration Advocate, Co-founder of  Open Door Ministries, Candidate, US Senate candidate in the 2020 general election, Michelle is the author of The Power
of Proximity, Moving Beyond Awareness to Action. 
She and her husband David are long-time SW Denver Residents. Having  committed her life to her community and advancing equity and democratic participation, she is a nationally recognized leader, advocate, author.

DIRECTOR & STAFF

David Hoover
​Interim EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Direct: 303-934-2268 
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Email: DavidH@swic-denver.org
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Jenny Nguyen
​Accountant / Program Coordinator

Direct: 330-934-8063 
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Email: denverswic@gmail.com
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Jenny joined Southwest Improvement Council in April 1998 after receiving her associate degree in accounting from the Community College of Denver. In May of 2000 she received her bachelor’s degree in accounting and business from the University of Colorado at Denver.  She has spent 15 years dedicated to providing the best possible service to the SWIC clientele. Jenny is fluent in Vietnamese and enjoys exercising and fine Vietnamese food during her free time.

Lance Guanella
​Deputy Executive Director ​&
Certified Housing Counselor

Direct: 303-934-0923
Email: LanceG@swic-denver.org
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Lance is a graduate of Colorado State University and has been in Real Estate for over 20 years, and non-profit management for 10 years. After obtaining his paralegal certificate in 2011, he volunteered at Colorado Legal Services before joining Southwest Improvement Council in May of 2012. Since becoming the Deputy Executive Director at SWIC, Lance has obtained HUD certification for housing counseling. He is trained in foreclosure intervention, post purchase counseling, rental counseling, homebuyer education and one-one counseling for pre-purchase. Additionally, he has attending national training’s in Cincinnati, San Diego, Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis and Spokane.  A native of Colorado he and his dog Leo live in Athmar Park in SW Denver. ​
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​SOUTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING CORPORATION

5045 W. 1st Avenue
DENVER, CO 80219

Phone:  303-934-2181
Fax: 303-934-3360
SWIC HOURS 
MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 AM- 5:00 P.M.

CLOSED SATURDAY 
​CLOSED SUNDAYS