John Brackney

President and CEO - South Metro Denver Chamber

 

John attended the University of Northern Colorado, where he earned a Bachelors’ degree in political science and later received a law degree from the University of Denver. His formal education completed, he embarked on his quest to repay his student loans.

John enlisted in the Colorado National Guard and later attended Officer Candidate School, attaining the rank of Captain. He served as the Company Commander of the 147th Combat Support Hospital. During his 12-year tenure he was privileged to twice receive the Meritorious Service medal.

John was elected to his first term as Arapahoe County Commissioner in 1996, and was selected as Freshman Commissioner of Year by his colleagues across the state. Re-elected to a second term, he served as chairman of the Arapahoe County Public Airport Authority, and as president of the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority. He was one of the founders of the City of Centennial, a city he is proud to call home.

In his spare time he is a volunteer fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis society and serves on the Board for the Littleton Public Schools Foundation. No information about John would be complete without mentioning the people most important in his life, his wife Meredith and daughters Taylor and Jordan.