Board

Lou Raders moved to Denver in 1985, first living in the Cherry Creek East neighborhood and then moving to Cherry Creek North.  An attorney by training with an expertise in real estate project development and finance and general business, Lou was with the national law firm of Kutak Rock from 1983 until she retired in August, 2019.  Lou has lived at four different addresses in Cherry Creek and has loved every minute, first becoming involved with the Cherry Creek East registered neighborhood association and then with the Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association, as an active member and volunteer for each organization.  Lou has assisted Cherry Creek North and East in the negotiation and drafting of numerous development agreements with developers in order to document the agreements of developers with the Cherry Creek neighborhoods regarding project commitments and limitations.  Lou also served as a member of the Cherry Creek North rezoning task force at the request of then Councilwoman Robb and as a member (now Chair) of the Cherry Creek Steering Committee at the request of then-Councilman New.  She continues as the current President of Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association and leads efforts on zoning matters, including assisting in educating and informing neighbors on zoning matters and changes, following liquor and cabaret license applications, and, where appropriate, negotiates and documents Good Neighbor Agreements to, among other things, address sound issues.  Lou and her husband, Phil Johnson, also a retired attorney, have lived at their current location for 26 years. 

Dale and her husband, Bill, moved from Tennessee to Denver in 2014 and found a wonderful neighborhood to join when they purchased a home in the Cherry Creek North community. She retired from a very stimulating and fulfilling career in education including development of a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education program for a Tennessee school system of 32,000 students. Her STEM consulting job now provides her opportunities to assist schools in embracing STEM teaching and learning. When she retired from full-time employment, she searched for volunteer opportunities where she would remain an active learner while she worked with others. Bill and Dale participated in many CCNNA-sponsored events, and she became chairperson of the 13 CCNNA book groups. Many residents share their love of reading and build new relationships through these groups. Dale also continues to serve as Block Captain for the Block Builders. We strive to identify a Block Builder leader for each block in the neighborhood who will help develop safe and engaging communities of each small segment of our neighborhood. The Sip and Savor committee has been a focus for her in late summer or early fall for five years. This event allows our neighborhood to raise money for those who need help while hosting a beautiful event with food and beverages provided by Cherry Creek North merchants. Cherry Creek Neighborhood Association filled a void in her life as a new resident and now gives her multiple opportunities to work with others for common goals and to make wonderful new friends.

 

In 1995 while working as a realtor Ingrid looked at an 1898 wooden Victorian with the original barn used as a garage.  It was the holidays- she turned to see the wreath at Neiman Marcus and thought ---she could live here. Five years later she built her house. She has been on the Board for 12 years – it has always been a pleasure to work on the Board to insure that Cherry Creek remains the vital and desirable community that it has become for our neighborhood. As a board member Ingrid has been involved in membership, Dines Out, Spring Fling, and the nominating committee.