"Our long-term relationship with CRL has spanned multiple decades and multiple deals. Through it all CRL has evolved to meet our needs." - Jeff Dolan, former VP of External Affairs, Comcast

"Without the insight and high quality work of CRL, the National Western Stock Show would not be where we are today." - Paul Andrews, former President & CEO, National Western Stock Show

"Our relationship with CRL has spanned so long that officials don’t see CRL as an outside consultant, but an integral part of the District and our teams." - Ray Baker, Denver Metropolitan Football & Major League Baseball Districts

Kucera

Kim Kucera

CEO, Owner

    

Kim Kucera is the CEO and co-owner of CRL Associates, a Denver based public affairs and government relations firm founded in 1981 that serves clients across Colorado. Kim leads the firm’s strategic planning efforts and helps shape long-term vision, internal operations and organizational structure. She plays a key role in guiding CRL’s client work at the intersection of public policy, land use and economic development. Kim has helped lead transformative projects across the Front Range, including Colorado’s Mountain Passenger Rail Project, approvals for the Denver Summit Stadium at Santa Fe Yards, and a reimagined future for Boettcher Concert Hall and the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

A recognized expert in public finance, Kim helps developers and local governments unlock funding mechanisms critical to building resilient, thriving communities. Her work also includes expanding national initiatives like the Vera Institute of Justice’s legal defense program for immigrants.

With a passion for housing affordability, infrastructure innovation and impacting zoning regulations, Kim offers practical, results-driven strategies that align development with long-term local goals. She understands how land-use decisions shape economic mobility and community investment.

Kim serves on the Downtown Denver Partnership’s Board of Directors and chairs its Policy Committee. She is also a member of the Denver Health Foundation Women for Life’s Journey Leadership Committee. Kim began her career as an aide to Denver City Council members Debbie Ortega and Judy Montero and holds degrees from Colorado State University and the University of Houston.

 

Kim Kucera | CEO, Owner
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