guadalupe gutierrez-vasquez named chfa’s chief financial officer

(DENVER) – Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is pleased to welcome Guadalupe Gutierrez-Vasquez as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective May 13, 2025. Gutierrez-Vasquez brings more than 25 years of experience in public finance and financial leadership, and most recently served as director of the cash and capital funding division within the department of finance for the City and County of Denver.

“I am honored to join CHFA, and to contribute to its mission of strengthening Colorado by investing in affordable housing and community development,” said Gutierrez-Vasquez. “I look forward to working alongside CHFA staff and with communities throughout the state to continue to advance this important work.”

As CFO, Gutierrez-Vasquez will lead CHFA’s finance, accounting, and information technology divisions. As a member of CHFA’s executive team, she will play an integral role in strategies and initiatives to support CHFA’s mission and will work to ensure CHFA’s ongoing financial effectiveness and sustainability. She succeeds Thomas Bryan, who previously served as CFO until his appointment as CHFA’s executive director and CEO in March.

“Guadalupe brings deep financial expertise to her role at CHFA, alongside a demonstrated commitment to community impact,” said Thomas Bryan, executive director and CEO of CHFA. “Her leadership will support CHFA’s ongoing pursuit of its vision that everyone in Colorado will have the opportunity for housing stability and economic prosperity. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the team.”

In her tenure with the City and County of Denver, Gutierrez-Vasquez played a key role in the success of several of Denver's major bond programs that helped fund vital infrastructure and community improvement projects. Her leadership also extended to transformative capital initiatives at Denver International Airport, where her financial expertise supported large-scale development efforts. Additionally, she has contributed her insight and governance experience as a board member for the Denver Employees Retirement Plan (DERP) and the Denver Colorado Convention Center Hotel Authority.

Outside of her professional commitments, Gutierrez-Vasquez enjoys hiking Colorado’s trails with her husband and children, and cherishes time spent cooking and sharing meals with her family.

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