DENISE BURGESS

President/General Manager

Burgess Services, Inc.

Biography

Denise Burgess’ experience comes from a lifetime of learning. Ms. Burgess grew up in the construction arena under the watchful eye of her late father Clyde J. Burgess, owner of Burgess Heating and Air Conditioning. After leaving the business for many years, her return in 1994 marked the “passing of the torch”. She worked closely with Mr. Burgess until his passing in 2002.

Ms. Burgess is closely involved in the Denver business community through her various volunteer positions. She is a Denver Urban Renewal Authority Commissioner and co-chair of the Construction Empowerment Initiative Advisory Committee for the new MBE/WBE City of Denver ordinance. 

At the helm of Burgess Services, Inc. Denise leads the company’s team of engineers and managers towards delivering the growth and profitability of our customers. Denise has built on the Burgess legacy to strengthen a team that embraces the concept of strong relationships and commitment to quality. She brings to the table her wide and varied experience in the engineering industry. With an unrelenting focus on exploring new technologies, green construction as directed by LEED and providing superior customer service, Denise leads the Burgess team towards realizing the company’s vision – improving the way you live! 

Community Participation 

• Denver Urban Renewal Authority Commissioner, 2004 (7 year term)
• Denver Public Schools Historically Underutilized Business Council, 2000-2007
• Denver Public Schools Bond Oversight Committee - 2003
• President of the Board, Montclair Academy EK-8 Private Institution, 2000-2002
• Leadership Denver, Denver Chamber of Commerce, Class of 2005
• Appointed Member of Mayor John Hickenlooper’s Justice Center Task Force, 2004-2005
• Appointed Member of Mayor John Hickenlooper’s Disparity Study Task Force for the DBE Ordinance, 2005
• Appointed Member of Mayor John Hickenlooper’s Infrastructure Priorities Task Force Transportation Subcommittee, 2006
• University of Northern Colorado Monfort School of Business Advisory Council Member, 2006
• Appointed Co-chair of the Construction Empowerment Initiative Advisory Committee for the MBE/WBE ordinance for the City of Denver, 2007
• Featured speaker for the National Association of Women Business Owners, 2007
• President, United Methodist Women, Park Hill United Methodist Church, 2008
• Current Member, Democratic Party Leadership Council, since 2006

 Awards

• Contractor of the Year from the Colorado Springs Military Bases-(1998)
• District excellence award from the Small Business Administration-(1999)
• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award-(2002)
• The Clara Brown Women Pioneer Award, Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce (2004)

 EDUCATION 

• School of Business, University of Northern Colorado, B.S., 1982
• Burns School of Business, University of Denver, Construction Management Certificate Program, 2001