John M. Sopranuk Award

The John M. Sopranuk Award was created by CPPC to recognize a Colorado public sector retirement plan sponsor representative, who demonstrates excellence in the pursuit of fiduciary responsibility.

2018 John M. Sopranuk Award Recipient

Chris Carleton

City of Aurora Police Money Purchase Pension Plan

“Carleton is a consummate professional and his overall approach with properly and prudently managing fiduciary responsibility is consistent with the principles he observed for many years while John Sopranuk held the position of President. Without Chris’ leadership through this tumultuous period, the Aurora Police MPPP would have been a ship without a captain.”

Past Winners:

2017 John M. Sopranuk Award Recipient

Kerry Yamaguchi

Boulder Fire & Police

2016 John M. Sopranuk Award Recipient

Craig Piel

City of Aurora Police Department

2015 John M. Sopranuk Award Recipient:

Ken Reather

City of Thornton Police Department Deputy Chief, Police Pension Board

“Ken’s dedication to the financial well-being not only of his fellow officers, but all of the employees who participate in the pension plans is reflected in the high level of participation rates in the plans, stability and growth of assets.”

“With decades of experience in this arena under his belt, it has been extremely beneficial to have Ken “there” to answer questions about the what, why and how of all the changes.”

2014 John M. Sopranuk Award Recipient

Tammy Hitchens

City of Westminster, Trustee  General Employee 401(a), Police 401(a) and Deferred Compensation Plans

Excerpts from her nomination:

“Tammy creates collaborative environment among a group of diverse and varied Board membes. She is regularly willing to review and consider new ideas around the plans, but does so in a thoughtful manner with a consistent eye on the impact on the plan participants.”

“Throughout her interactions with Board members, staff, and plan providers she provides the expectation that they will always provide their best and will stretch themselves to provide greater service to plan participants.”

2013 John M. Sopranuk Award Recipient:

Cody Kennedy

Excerpts from his nomination:

“Cody has been very proactive in facilitating and coordinating education for employees in the Police Department. he encourages board members to act in the best interest of all participants and holds others accountable to a high standard of fiduciary excellence.”

“[Cody] provides valuable insight to board members on related topics during board meetings.”

2012

Jason Loveland

City of Northglenn

General Employees’ Pension Plan

Excerpts from his nomination:

“He consistently went above and beyond the scope of his volunteer assignment, carefully identifying areas of improvement that will result in better long-term outcomes for city participants and enhance the many aspects of our fiduciary responsibility.”

“His continued attention to these details and approach to this year’s initiatives have made each of the Board members better fiduciary stewards.”

About John M. Sopranuk:

John M. Sopranuk
1957-2012