Division Overviews
DORA is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.
Consumer protection is our mission.
Executive Director’s Office
Barbara J. Kelley, Executive Director
1560 Broadway, Suite 1550
Denver, CO 80202
303.894.7855 / 800.886.7675
Division of Banking
Fred Joseph, Commissioner
Suite 975
303.894.7575
DORA’S Division of Banking protects consumers by conducting examinations of all state-chartered or licensed financial institutions under its supervision, to preserve public trust in the Colorado banking industry.
Colorado Civil Rights Division
Steven Chavez, Director
Suite 1050
303.894.2997 / 800.262.4845
Pueblo 719.542.1298 Grand Junction 970.248.7303
DORA’s Colorado Civil Rights Division is charged with the enforcement of the state’s civil rights statutes in order to protect businesses and consumers from the damages of discrimination.
Division of Financial Services
Chris Myklebust, Commissioner
Suite 950
303.894.2336
DORA’s Division of Financial Services protects consumers by acting like the state-chartered credit union, savings and loan association, and life care institution police. We ensure that the people entrusted with your money follow the laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Division of Insurance
Jim Riesberg, Commissioner
Suite 850
303.894.7499 / 800.930.3745
DORA’s Division of Insurance protects consumer rights and educates consumers to make informed decisions about insurance. The Division of Insurance regulates the insurance industry fairly to promote a competitive business environment.
Division of Real Estate
Marcia Waters, Director
Suite 925
303.894.2166
DORA’s Division of Real Estate protects real estate consumers by licensing and enforcing laws for real estate brokers, mortgage brokers and appraisers.
Division of Registrations
Greg Ferland, Interim Director
Suite 1350
303.894.7800
DORA’s Division of Registrations is dedicated to consumer protection through the licensure and enforcement of over 50 professions, occupations and businesses in the state totaling over 300,000 people.
Division of Securities
Fred Joseph, Commissioner
Suite 900
303.894.2320
DORA’s Division of Securities protects investors by investigating cases of potential investment fraud, examining licensed investment advisers and stockbrokers, and conducting outreach and educational presentations.
Office of Consumer Counsel
William Levis, Consumer Counsel
Suite 200
303.894.2121
DORA’s Office of Consumer Counsel is a consumer advocate before the Public Utilities Commission for regulated utilities involving electricity and natural gas bills, telephone bills (Qwest and other companies) and other matters.
Office of Policy, Research and Regulatory Reform
Bruce Harrelson, Director
Suite 1550
303.894.7855
This office reviews regulation and policy throughout state government to ensure that regulation is necessary, effective, consistent, flexible and fair.
Public Utilities Commission
Doug Dean, Director
Suite 250
303.894.2000 / 800.888.0170
As a division within DORA, the PUC strives to protect Colorado ratepayers and preserve healthy utilities. It regulates investor-owned telecommunications, electric, gas and water utilities, and motor vehicle carriers for hire.
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