Professional Experience
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Kirchhof Group, Inc.
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2007 – Present
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Founder and President
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Pete is the founder and President of Kirchhof Group, Inc. providing professional
consulting services to clients needing assistance with public affairs and business
development. His professional and volunteer experience has provided Pete with established
business and community contacts to help clients get connected to achieve their goals.
Served as Interim President and CEO of the Credit Union Associations of Colorado
and Wyoming from June 2010 to December 2010. He has hands-on business experience
as the managing owner of Kirchhof Family Enterprises, LLC which operates a retail
center in Glendale, Colorado.
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Credit Union Associations of Colorado and Wyoming
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2004 – 2007
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Senior Vice President – Government Affairs
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Responsible for government affairs programs and executive management for the Credit
Union Associations of Colorado and Wyoming, representing 160 credit unions, 4,500
employees, 900 board members and 1.7 million members. Primary responsibilities:
state and federal legislative/regulatory affairs, grassroots advocacy management,
political/campaign programs and relationship development with local, state and federal
elected officials and their staff. In 2005 passed legislation in Wyoming to increase
cap for small claims court and a resolution supporting financial education in schools.
In 2006 passed legislation in Colorado to accelerate timing of motor vehicle lien
perfection to avoid losses through bankruptcy filings. In 2007 passed legislation
to allow credit unions and banks to sell their repossessed motor vehicles without
having a dealer license and additional regulation. Monitored, analyzed, amended
and defeated numerous other related bills. Supervised Association General Counsel
on all legislative, regulatory and policy matters. Planned and implemented member
events in Colorado, Wyoming and Washington, DC. As a member of the executive management
team, provided strategic direction and management of all association functions including
membership, human resources, finance, legal, business development and foundation.
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Qwest Communications, Inc.
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1986 – 2004
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Public Policy Manager – Director – Assistant Vice President
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Over several legislative sessions successfully passed, amended or defeated legislation
impacting economic, operational and regulatory requirements on the company allowing
them to better serve customers. Secured support from Colorado congressional delegation,
state legislators, local government officials and business organizations for Federal
Communications Commission approval to provide interstate long distance service.
Successfully negotiated rights-of-way and cable franchise agreements with local
governments. Represented U S WEST for eight years on regulatory matters before the
Colorado Public Utilities Commission.
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Education
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1975 - 1979
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Western State College - Gunnison, Colorado
- Bachelor of Arts - Political Science with business minor
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Leadership
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2007
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Denver Metro Chamber Policy Committee and C3 Advisory Committee
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2007
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Advisory Panel on Aurora’s Future Governance and Infrastructure Developement (Mayor
Ed Tauer’s Appointment)
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1998 - 2005
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Aurora Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chair 2004-2005
- 2001 Man of the Year for contributions to the business community
- Government Affairs Committee Chairman
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2003 - 2004
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Downtown Denver Partnership Board of Directors
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2001 - 2004
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Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors
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1998 - 2004
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Colorado Telecommunications Association Board of Directors
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1999 - 2000
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Leadership Program of the Rockies Graduate
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1996 - 1997
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Leadership Denver Program Graduate (Metro Denver Chamber)
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Community Service
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2003 - 2010
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Western State College Board of Trustees (appointed by Governor Owens)
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2005 - 2007
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Arapahoe County Commissioners Ethics Committee
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2001 - 2005
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Community College of Aurora Foundation Board
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1996 - 1998
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Cherry Creek School District Accountability Committees
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1983 - 1997
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Colorado) Board and Executive Committee
- Chairman - Board of Trustees 1993-1995
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1986 - 2004
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Candidate for the state legislature in 2000 * precinct leader * county delegate
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