Mile Hi Church Foundation
Board of Directors
Dr. Roger Teel
Chairman
Dr. Roger Teel is a global spiritual leader, life-transforming speaker, and gifted community builder. In 2018, after 25 years leading and building up Mile Hi Church, Dr. Roger retired from the role of Senior Minister and was awarded the title of Minister Emeritus. In January 2022, he accepted the call to serve the Mile Hi Church Foundation as its Chairman. Dr. Roger says, “When I was asked to chair the Foundation’s efforts, my heart led to me an immediate yes! I love this church and am unspeakably grateful for all it has done for me and for all I have witnessed it do for countless others. Mile Hi is rare and quite magnificent. It is a spiritual beacon that deserves to thrive so that it can continue to bless generations beyond our own.”
Taylor Owen
President
Taylor Owen is a longtime member of Mile Hi Church. He has been engaged in the Colorado business community for over 40 years in banking, real estate and private business. He has an extensive background as a Chief Financial Officer in the corporate world and has served in leadership positions on non-profit boards and foundations throughout his career. Presently, he is working as a financial advisor in estate planning, trusts and investment management.
Ken Carlson
Secretary
Ken Carlson was former Sr. Vice President of Operations and part owner, of Eastern Electric (formerly part of Westinghouse Electric Corporation) where he oversaw 31 service centers in 23 states. He later moved onto V.P of Integrated Power Services (formerly part of Rockwell Automation), He has been President of the Denver Coach Federation plus he has his own company (Co-Profit LLC) where he provides executive coaching/consulting, meeting facilitation, seminars, and specialty programs.
Paula Connely
Treasurer
Paula Connely has been a member of Mile Hi Church since 2020. A Colorado native, Paula calls Lakewood her home, where she has joyfully raised twins, both of whom are now off to college. She is a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Accounting and an emphasis in Computer Information Systems and has worked in both the Accounting and Information Technology fields. She is currently the Accounting Manager at SE2, a Denver-based mission-driven Marketing and Public Relations firm
Ryan Ocken
Vice President
Ryan Ocken has been a member of Mile Hi Church since 2013. Origionally from Nebraska, Ryan has lived in Denver for 18 yrears and calls the beautiful state of Colorado home. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, he is an Advisory and Planning Consultant specializing in investment and retirement planning for Empower. Ryan spends his time fostering dogs, golfing and enjoys football, and staying active with friends and family.
Mark Pino
Director of Donor Relations (Staff)
In 2009, I first walked through the doors of Mile Hi Church not knowing what I would find here. Like so many of you, little did I know then that my life would be transformed by this ministry, its spiritual teachings, and the remarkable congregation that thrives here. Since March 2022, I’ve served as the Director of Donor Relations for the Mile Hi Church Foundation. I bring over twenty years of executive-level development experience leading fundraising teams in higher education, human services, and environmental preservation. I hold a Master of Nonprofit Management degree, and a B.S., in Marketing and Organizational Development, both from Regis University.