Our People

Ms. Dolan brings a unique range of financial, executive and civic experience to her role as Chief Executive Officer for the Pikes Peak Community Foundation.

She most recently headed a private consultancy practice providing distinct solutions for a diverse client base. Dolan previously served as President & CEO of Launch Tennessee, a state-wide public-private partnership that supports entrepreneurs from ideation to exit, and Managing Director for AuthEX, a subsidiary of Worth Group, LLC. Dolan also served as President & CEO of LocalShares, LLC and its subsidiaries, prior to the acquisition of LocalShares by Worth Group, LLC. LocalShares, through its RIA and in partnership with an independent fiduciary trust, brought the first city-based exchange-traded fund to market and developed thirty city-based indices that measured the performance of headquartered publicly-traded companies in various US metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). Prior to that, Ms. Dolan served as President & CEO, Saint Thomas Health Foundations and Executive Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Saint Thomas Health, a subsidiary of Ascension Health. Ms. Dolan spent over two decades at Ingram Industries Inc. where she advanced to Vice President of Community Relations serving in a lead role in family and corporate philanthropic and civic activity. Ms. Dolan began her career at KPMG, LLP.

Ms. Dolan graduated from the University of Tennessee, earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (with honors) majoring in Accounting. She earned her Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management (Beta Gamma Sigma) where she received the Dean Martin S. Geisel Leadership Award. A Certified Public Accountant licensed in Colorado and Tennessee, Ms. Dolan is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the International Women’s Forum. She is a Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Nashville and a graduate of Leadership Nashville and Leadership Tennessee.

Her board service includes Fifth Third Bank Tennessee, Cumberland Emerging Technologies, and NuSachi. Ms. Dolan’s non-profit board experience is extensive and includes Adventure Science Center, Alignment Nashville, Center for Nonprofit Management, Junior League of Nashville, Memorial Foundation, Nashville Alliance for Public Education (past Chair), Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Business Coalition, Nashville Downtown Partnership, Nashville Public Education Foundation (past Chair), Tennessee Business Roundtable (past Chair), United Way of Metropolitan Nashville (past Chair),Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management Alumni Board, and the Rotary Club of Nashville (past President), among others.

Ms. Dolan was recognized with the Nashville Public Education Foundation’s 2013 Nelson C. Andrews Distinguished Service Award, and in 2015, she was inducted into the prestigious Academy for Women of Achievement by the YWCA of Middle Tennessee.

Nicole brings more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership and fundraising expertise to her role as Vice President, Community Engagement.  After spending almost six years in Phoenix, Arizona, where she most recently served as the president and CEO of Valleywise Health Foundation and previously the Chief Development Officer of Phoenix Art Museum, Nicole and her husband Al returned to Colorado Springs, where they have maintained a home for many years.

Nicole is a longtime member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and has maintained her professional designation as a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) since 2011.  She earned a bachelor’s degree in art from Middlebury College and a master of education degree in English from the University of Virginia.

In addition to owning a philanthropic consultancy, Nicole served as Vice President for National Development for Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) National Foundation headquartered in Englewood, where she directed all national fundraising efforts that supported CHI’s mission across its 19-state system and advanced its priority initiatives.

Prior roles include serving as Director of Corporate, Foundation and Agency Relations for Colorado College, where she directed all corporate, foundation and agency fundraising for more than nine years. She also served for four years as Director of Foundation Gifts for Defenders of Wildlife in Washington, D.C. where she directed all corporate and foundation fundraising for national and international conservation work.

When not working, Nicole is an avid skier and hiker.  She frequently can be found on the slopes, on a trail, or on a motorcycle with her husband.  She loves to travel and dotes on her Flame Point Siamese cat, Leo, whenever possible.

Rob Faughnan, CFRE, serves as the Vice President of Asset Development and Donor Relations at Pikes Peak Community Foundation. In this role, Rob is responsible for driving the fulfillment of the foundation's mission through asset growth, donor satisfaction, and community responsiveness. He leverages the abundant strengths and resources of PPCF to achieve success and capitalize on opportunities.

With two decades of nonprofit philanthropy experience, Rob brings a wealth of knowledge to this position. Most recently, he worked as a consultant for The Giving Collaborative, a full-service nonprofit consulting firm based in New Haven, CT, where he served clients such as nonprofit hospitals and private high schools. Prior to that, Rob held various positions on CommonSpirit Health's National Philanthropy team, including VP of Philanthropy for their Texas Division, overseeing 16 hospitals in Houston and East Texas. He also served as the operations leader for the CHI National Foundation and directed major gifts and campaigns for the 130+ hospital system.

A native of Denver, Rob relocated to Colorado Springs with his family in 2008. He spent approximately 10 years as the fund development leader for the Diocese of Colorado Springs. Rob holds a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation and earned his Bachelor's degree in English from Franciscan University of Steubenville. He also holds a Master's degree in Nonprofit Management from Regis University.

Outside of work, Rob enjoys spending time with his wife, their five children, and two Golden Doodles. The family loves skiing, hiking, camping, and spending quality time with friends and loved ones in the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

Kevin Farley joined the Pikes Peak Community Foundation in 2021 as Director of Marketing and Communications. Kevin brings to PPCF more than 15 years of professional communication management, brand development and marketing strategy experience.

He comes to PPCF following five years managing the communications and marketing activities for the national brand of USA Weightlifting, the national governing body for the Olympic sport of Weightlifting.

Prior to his work in the non-profit sector, Kevin spent ten years serving communities across the west coast as an award-winning broadcast journalist. He won two Emmy Awards for his coverage of the Trabing wildfire in Santa Cruz County, California, and won a Colorado Broadcasters Association award for his coverage of the funeral of fallen UCCS Police Officer Garrett Swasey.

Kevin lives in Fountain with his husband, Chris. He enjoys traveling, cooking and keeping tabs on the latest technology trends.

Kevin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt.

Jessie Martinez was an Assurance Manager at FORVIS, a national CPA and advisory firm in the Colorado Springs office, for 6 years. There, he provided assurance services for a variety of public sector and nonprofit clients.

Jessie is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and Colorado Society of CPAs. He graduated from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, with an M.S. degree in accounting and a B.S. degree in business with an emphasis in accounting. In addition, he also serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors of The Resource Exchange. He likes to hike, watch movies, play video games, travel and is the proud uncle to five nieces.

Alexandra joined the Foundation in February of 2022 as the Philanthropic Services Associate. After years of visiting, Alexandra moved to the Pikes Peak region in 2021 to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and amazing people. Prior to relocating, Alexandra worked for eight years in the St. Louis non-profit community developing relationships and coordinating programs. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from The University of Missouri-St. Louis and is a graduate of The HCCSTL Foundation’s Hispanic Leadership Institute. She is thrilled to work at the Foundation and is excited to engage with fundholders and the community to advance the PPCF’s mission.

Francene joined the Foundation in March 2019 after almost six years in Advancement at Colorado College. Prior to relocating to Colorado Springs in 2008, she spent over a decade at the Walt Disney Studios in motion picture marketing. In addition to her experience in marketing, communications, and fundraising, she is a published author. Francene is delighted to be working at the Foundation, engaging in a meaningful way with the people and community of Colorado Springs.

Libby Walton joined the Foundation in March 2018 after 7 years as a Financial Analyst at JDSU/Viavi Solutions. Prior to that, she worked at Kendall Jackson Winery, Hewlett-Packard, and Agilent Technologies in a variety of accounting and finance roles. Libby moved to the Pikes Peak region in 2002, and immediately fell in love with the Colorado lifestyle and beautiful scenery. She is very excited to be working at the Community Foundation and helping to give back to the community and city that she loves to call home.