CATPA
Board Members

Lt. Colonel Joshua Downing began his career with the Colorado State Patrol in July 1998. His first duty station was in Golden, Colo. He later served as a Trooper and Corporal in Weld County, was promoted to Sergeant and then Captain both in the Hazardous Materials Section. Downing was promoted to Major of the Staff Services Branch, and then transferred to the Training Services Branch. On February 1, 2018, Downing was promoted to Lt. Colonel and assigned Region 1 which included field operations, Executive Security Unit and the Communications Branch. On Jan 1, 2022 Lt. Colonel was assigned as the Commander of Region 3 which oversees most of the Specialty units within the Patrol.

Lt. Colonel Downing has played a critical role in the advancement of technology, policy, training and accreditation for the Colorado State Patrol. Lt. Colonel Downing has held many leadership roles throughout the organization, providing him an advantage to understanding the many intricacies of business processes across the Patrol.

Lt. Colonel Downing has served as an instructor for the Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) program, a chairman for the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance Level VI program and held numerous other positions on committees that have a national impact on the law enforcement community. Lt. Colonel Downing was recognized with the Citizens Appreciate State Troopers (C.A.S.T.) Award in 2002. Downing is a graduate of the 140 th Southern Police Institute Administrative Officer Course at the University of Louisville, and is an alum of Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colo.

Lt. Colonel Downing is a Colorado native and married with two children. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends and coaching.

Senior Director Phibbs holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from the University of Colorado – Boulder, a Master’s Degree Criminal Justice with an emphasis on Executive Leadership from the University of Colorado – Denver, and is a graduate of the 241st Session of the FBI National Academy.

Phibbs began his law enforcement career in Silverthorne, Colo. 1992.  He was then recruited by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office where he served in a variety of positions including as the Detentions Division Commander/ Undersheriff.

Phibbs briefly served with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office before being appointed the Chief of Police for Elizabeth, Colorado in 2006.  After eight years in Elizabeth, Phibbs was appointed as the Chief of Police for the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado in 2014.

In February of 2022 Phibbs was appointed as the Senior Director of the Specialized Business Group for the Colorado Department of Revenue.  The Specialized Business Group regulates limited stakes gaming, enforces the State’s liquor and tobacco laws through licensing and compliance checks, regulates the horse racing industry, and regulates and licenses the motor vehicle dealer industry.

Mike Phibbs is a third generation Colorado native.

Alysha Ketcham has worked in the insurance industry since 2017 and is currently a supervisor of GEICO’s Special Investigations Unit in Denver. Her industry experience prior to her current role includes time as an auto damage adjuster, auto damage supervisor, and as a field investigator, and it is through these roles that she has cultivated excellent working relationships with local claims personnel at various insurance companies, local repair facilities and local agents of the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Ms. Ketcham earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Wyoming and most recently became a Certified Fraud Examiner in September of 2023. Ms. Ketcham brings relationships, critical thinking, managerial experience, and a fresh perspective to the CATPA board where she is honored to be able to serve Colorado.

Mark Harrington is an account executive for Taggart Insurance based in Boulder, Colo. He has worked for the agency since 2009 focusing on commercial businesses. Early in his career he focused on clients in the auto industry which led to the development of the dealership department at Taggart Insurance. His customer-centric focus and dedication to the auto industry has allowed Taggart Insurance to become one of the largest insurers of car dealers and auto repair facilities in the state. This auto insurance sector presents many challenges that Mark and his team are committed to taking head on for the benefit of their clients.

Tonia Rumer is currently the Senior Claims Business Analyst for California Casualty Management Group. She started her insurance career over twenty-five years ago and has extensive professional experience in creating working relationships with local and federal law enforcements and prosecutors as well as the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the Department of Insurance. Ms. Rumor earned a Bachelor of Science in Business management at Metropolitan State University of Denver and attended extensive training in the insurance industry. Ms. Rumer brings extensive knowledge and experience to the CATPA Board, her current term is her second time serving the people of Colorado.

David Cardella is the CEO of the Colorado Independent Automobile Dealers Association whose 1133 members relay on to provide education, training and guidance in adhering to the Colorado Statues and Regulations. Prior to becoming the CEO of CIADA and serving in the Navy his career has been in the automobile industry first as washing vehicles to most recently owning a Wholesale Dealers License. He has relinquished his Dealers License to concentrate solely on improving his industry.