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Employee Relations and Performance


The Employee Relations and Performance Department offers consulting services, advice, support, and referrals to employees, supervisors, and managers who have questions or need assistance with the following:

  • Policy and rule interpretation and application
  • Performance management
  • Education and development
  • Management and organizational consulting
  • Communication efforts
  • Managing Family Medical Leave and Parental Leave
  • Classified staff grievances
  • Progressive discipline including corrective actions /disciplinary actions for classified staff
  • At-will terminations
  • Unemployment hearings

Supervisors should contact an Employee Relations and Performance consultant prior to beginning the progressive discipline process, responding to a classified staff grievance or when considering termination of an at-will employee.



Employee Relations and Performance Team


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Brad Mathers

Director of Employee Relations and Performance

Email: Brad Mathers

Phone: 303-724-9687

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Richard Benson BS BA

Principal Human Resources Consultant

Email: Richard Benson

Phone: 303-724-6576

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Michele Padilla

Principal Human Resources Consultant / HRBP

Email: Michele Padilla

Phone: 303-724-6822

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Trevor Mead

ADA Coordinator

Email: Trevor Mead

Phone: 303-724-1109

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Tina Batiste

Principal Human Resources Consultant

Email: Tina Batiste

Phone: 303-724-6620


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