Commissioners

Representing Our Constituents

A Representative Body

The Commission is composed of five members who are appointed by the Governor with the consent and approval of the Colorado Senate. At least one member of the Commission must have been a law enforcement officer for at least five years; one member must have been a Colorado practicing attorney for at least five years; and at least one member must be a certified public accountant who practiced accountancy in Colorado for at least five years.

Tom Seaver, Lottery Director

Commissioners

The Colorado Lottery Commission plays an important role in the oversight and governance of the Colorado Lottery and in fulfilling their fiduciary duties with regards to all Lottery games operated by the Lottery. Its mission is to ensure that all games marketed by the Colorado Lottery are done with security and protection of the integrity of the games and organization of the Colorado Lottery; and, to ensure that all Colorado Lottery games are representative of the values of the State of Colorado and its citizens.

Stella Peterson

Chair
Democrat
Citizen Representative
Initial commission appointment
March 9, 2016
Commission term expires July 1, 2024

Stan Podolski

Vice Chair
Republican
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Initial commission appointment
October 5, 2018
Commission term expires July 1, 2026

Bill Clayton

Commissioner
Unaffiliated
Law Enforcement
Initial commission appointment
December 20, 2019
In first term - commission expires 
July 1, 2019