海角直播

Join President Janine Davidson, Ph.D. for the Spring 2026 Commencement Reception honoring 海角直播 Denver’s commencement speaker and Marathon Award winners.

 

Meet our Honorees

Man in a white jacket and sunglasses stands in front of a light blue background with bubbles

Stephen Lease, CEO goodr Sunglasses

Stephen Lease (’16)
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

As the CEO and co-founder of goodr, Stephen Lease has built the company into one of the world鈥檚 largest independent eyewear brands. goodr is anchored in fun, authenticity and accessibility, delivering high-performance and fashionable products at unapologetically affordable prices. He operates from a simple belief: Everyone deserves to look good and feel great.听

Over the past decade, he has led the strategic vision and direction of the brand, which听continues to take听goodr听to new heights. But more than growth and scale,听Lease听is focused on听how听great work听gets done,听building a next-level team and culture rooted in professionalism,听creativity听and the courage to move forward without all the answers.

Ferd and Christy Belz standing in front of the red and blue 海角直播 Denver sign

Ferd and Christy Belz

Christy and Fed Belz
MARATHON AWARD WINNERS

Ferd鈥痑nd Christy Belz are community leaders, philanthropists and advocates for education whose shared commitment to opportunity, leadership and service has made a lasting impact across Colorado. As recipients of the 2026 Marathon Award, they are honored for their enduring partnership with 海角直播 Denver and their dedication to expanding opportunity for students and communities.听

Together, they听remain听committed to supporting 海角直播 Denver鈥檚 mission of access,听opportunity听and student success, helping ensure that future generations have the support and resources they need to thrive.听

Event Details

Commencement Reception

May 14, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
800 Kalamath St听 |听 Denver, CO 80204

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