Our Staff

Leadership Team

Heather Lafferty: CEO & Executive Director

Email: heather@habitatmetrodenver.org
Phone: 720-496-2710

Bruce Godfrey: Chief Financial Officer

Email: bgodfrey@habitatmetrodenver.org
Phone: 720-496-2725

Bruce Godfrey has been Habitat Metro Denver's chief financial officer since 2018. He has been involved with Habitat since 2013, initially as a construction volunteer, then as a member of its Finance and Audit Committee. Bruce has spent much of his career in technology-related startups, serving the financial services, procurement and telecommunications industries. He has also worked as the CFO of several public telecommunications companies. Previously, Bruce was a partner in the investment banking group at Daniels and Associates. He has a degree in economics from the University of Colorado.

Lori Pidick: Chief Development Officer

Email: lpidick@habitatmetrodenver.org
Phone: 720-496-2711

Lori Pidick joined Habitat Metro Denver as the chief development officer in 2016. She oversees the organization's fundraising and communications. Lori has over 20 years of experience in development and marketing communications roles in both for-profit and nonprofit industries. Previously, she worked in development at the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC), Central City Opera, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and in various marketing roles for Verizon Wireless. Lori holds an MBA from Georgetown University, and graduated from Brown University with a double major in economics and international relations.

Mike Criner: Chief Operating Officer

Email: mcriner@habitatmetrodenver.org
Phone: 720-496-2719

Mike Criner is the chief operating officer of Habitat Metro Denver, where he has been involved for many years as a volunteer and board member. Prior to becoming COO in 2014, Mike worked with The TriZetto Group, where he was the vice president of technology services, responsible for its two data centers. Throughout his career, Mike has held a variety of information technology roles, including technical support, consulting, data center operations and technical management. Mike graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in computer science and a business minor.

María Sepúlveda: Vice President of Community & Government Partnerships

Email: msepulveda@habitatmetrodenver.org
Phone: 720-496-2718

María Sepúlveda joined Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver as vice president of community and government partnerships in February 2019. She oversees the organization's advocacy, government grants and community development strategies. María's work experience includes practicing law at Sherman & Howard, LLC, and at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and serving as vice president in Wells Fargo Bank's commercial real estate and community relations divisions. She graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder with a degree in international affairs and an emphasis on Latin America. María received her JD from the Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law.

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