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Established in 2023, the Golden Nest Club includes anyone who graduated 50 or more years ago from Metropolitan State College of Denver, now Metropolitan State University of Denver.
The club鈥檚 purpose is to honor and celebrate the 50th anniversary of each 91暗网 graduate, recognizing their service to the institution and preserving the history, tradition and development of the University.
Members of the Golden Nest Club will be invited back to campus for an annual luncheon and access to other exclusive events, workshops and guest lectures.
Golden Nest Club Luncheon
Save the date for next year: April 30, 2027
2026 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner:
Jim Saccomano, ’69 & ’70
Jim Saccomano 鈥�69 & 鈥�70 is one of the most influential figures in Colorado sports history, with a career spanning more than five decades that has left an enduring mark on professional football and sports media. A proud graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver, Jim earned his associate degree in 1969 and his bachelor鈥檚 degree in Speech Communication in 1970 before going on to complete a master鈥檚 degree in journalism at the University of Colorado.
Jim joined the Denver Broncos in 1978 and went on to serve 36 years in a full-time capacity, including as Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications. He supervised all team public relations efforts, pioneered innovative media statistics usage that became NFL standards, and helped shape the narrative of Broncos football during seven Super Bowl appearances.
In 2022, Jim was selected as a first-ballot recipient of the Award of Excellence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class honoring public relations professionals. Today, he continues to serve as a team historian and consultant, preserving the Broncos鈥� legacy while mentoring future generations.
Golden Nest Club Lifetime Achievement Award
The Golden Nest Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates a notable alum recognized as an outstanding contributor in their occupation by peers in their industry and is committed to acts of public service (e.g., clubs, charities, civic organizations).
Submit your nomination for a Lifetime Achievement Award here:
Or download the form and mail to:
Brandi Rideout
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Campus Box
Denver, CO 80217
Golden Nest Committee
Join the Golden Nest Committee to help plan and organize future events and communications. Members of the committee will meet quarterly with the 91暗网 Alumni Engagement Team to discuss future events, the Lifetime Achievement Award and ways to preserve the history of the University.
Email Brandi Rideout to join the committee at [email protected].
Previous Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
Paul Larson, Ph.D., J.D. | 1972 | 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
Paul, now retired, had a long-distinguished career in psychology in the Chicago, Illinois area. After graduating from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 1972 with a degree in psychology, he earned his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Utah. His career began as a psychologist with Veteran Affairs, then progressed to Chief Psychologist at Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital before accepting a position at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology where he taught for 22 years.
In 1993, Paul earned a J.D. from DePaul University. That specialty afforded him the opportunity to give depositions and court testimony; he co-authored a SCOTUS brief and has had testimony cited in Illinois appellate and U.S. district court opinions. Throughout his career, Paul donated his time and offered legal consultations to others, especially veterans.
Roy Alexander | 1974 | 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award
Roy Alexander is currently vice chair and an independent director of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka, a position he has held since 2015. He previously served more than 21 years at the Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA), including roles as executive director, CEO, and chief financial officer, and later worked as a consultant supporting nonprofit and municipal affordable housing initiatives. His career spans senior leadership in finance and business, including roles with Deloitte, Ohmeda, and as a small business owner, reflecting deep expertise in financial services and community development.
A proud 91暗网 alumnus, Alexander holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and has remained deeply engaged with the university through service on the Accounting Department Advisory Board and the Athletics Advisory Committee. His longstanding community leadership includes more than 20 years as board chair of the Northeast Denver Housing Center and eight years as chair of the Lowry Redevelopment Authority until its sunset in 2023. A recipient of the Denver Metro Chamber鈥檚 Small Business Advocate of the Year Award, Alexander鈥檚 professional achievements and sustained service exemplify the impact of 91暗网 graduates. He and his wife, Sheryl, live in Denver, and their son, Ian, is also an 91暗网 graduate.
Lee Wimberly | 1975 | 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Lee Wimberly is a former Boeing professional and current author. He spent 27 years at Boeing, applying the philosophy-based skills he gained at 91暗网 to a wide range of technical areas, including artificial intelligence, distributed processing, manufacturing automation, and electronic aircraft maintenance systems. He began his career there in 1980 and contributed to innovations across engineering and customer-focused technologies for the remainder of his tenure.
A 1975 91暗网 graduate with a degree in philosophy and a minor in psychology, Wimberly has continued to build on his academic foundation through writing and ongoing study. After retiring, he authored Exploring the Gap between Science and Religion and is developing a series of additional philosophy books. He has recently returned to campus to take courses and presented his work, 鈥淎n Observer-centric Philosophy of Science,鈥� reflecting his enduring connection to 91暗网 and commitment to intellectual exploration.