Cator, Ruma & Associates Announces New President
As Cator, Ruma & Associates continues to evolve and strengthen its commitment to excellence in consulting engineering, the company shares important news regarding a meaningful leadership transition within the firm. As of December 31, 2025, Jim Lazzeri will be retiring as president, and Blake Winter will be named the new president of Cator, Ruma & Associates. This change will honor our legacy, while positioning us for continued success in the years ahead.
“After 31 years of partnership and friendship, Jim Lazzeri and I reflect with gratitude on the remarkable journey we have shared. Jim has been an essential force behind Cator Ruma’s growth and success from 1994 to today. His dedication, leadership, and commitment have helped shape both our firm and the people within it. While we will miss his daily presence, we are confident that our friendship will continue well beyond his well-deserved retirement. Please join me in thanking Jim for his tremendous contributions and in wishing him all the best as he turns the page to this next chapter,” states Mike Meints, CEO of CRA.
Mike also shared the following regarding Blake’s transition into his new role: “Complementary to Jim’s retirement, we are also pleased to announce Blake Winter as the next president of the firm. Since joining us in 2004, Blake has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise and a proactive approach to guiding our team, strengthening our vision, and serving our clients with excellence. We are confident in Blake’s ability to carry forward our mission and to lead Cator, Ruma & Associates toward continued success in the consulting engineering world.”
Monfort Announces Kenneth Monfort as New CEO
Monfort Companies announced that, effective Jan. 1, 2026, Kenneth Monfort will assume the role of chief executive officer, with Alon Mor transitioning to executive chairman. This evolution reflects both the momentum of our firm and our focus on long-term growth across real estate, private equity and entertainment investments.
As CEO, Kenneth will lead the company’s overall strategy, operations, and investment activity, building on Monfort’s deep Colorado roots and advancing its commitment to projects that deliver lasting value. Downtown Denver remains a key priority, and Monfort continues to believe in its future as a vibrant, mixed-use urban core supported by thoughtful development, strong partnerships, and a healthy daytime and nighttime economy.
“As I step into the CEO role in January, my focus is on how we continue to invest with purpose; supporting strong teams, disciplined growth and projects that create lasting value. I’m thankful to Alon Mor for the leadership and foundation he’s built, and I’m glad he’ll remain closely involved as executive chairman,” said Kenneth Monfort. “We believe in the future of downtown Denver and in the role thoughtful investment plays in shaping vibrant, resilient cities. I’m excited about what’s ahead and proud of the work our team continues to do every day.”
