Laser-focused, passionate, honest and committed to excellence — that’s how Lone Tree leaders described Pamela Schenck-Kelly, Park Meadows’ senior general manager, in honor of her retirement.  

City officials and community members gathered in the Lone Tree Civic Center in early August to celebrate Schenck-Kelly and her 27-year career, recognizing the impact she has had on the local community.

“We have all benefited individually and as a community from having the stewardship of Pam Kelly at the Park Meadows Retail Resort,” Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet said. 

Millet read a proclamation from the City of Lone Tree in honor of Schenck-Kelly, detailing her career and community contributions over the years.

Pamela Schenck-Kelly, Park Meadows’ senior general manager, listening as Lone Tree leaders praised her career on Aug. 1, 2023, in the Lone Tree …

Schenck-Kelly oversaw the completion of the Park Meadows building development, its grand opening and further expansions in 1997, 1998 and 2008, according to the proclamation. 

Beyond her work at Park Meadows, she also served as a Douglas County planning commissioner, a founding member of the Lone Tree Arts Center Fund Board, and a South Metro Denver Chamber board member.

Reflecting on her career, Schenck-Kelly said it was not an easy decision to step down.

“The team that I had the opportunity, over the 27 years, to work with at Park Meadows was extraordinary. Those people were just absolutely wonderful,” she said. 

City officials gave Schenck-Kelly several retirement gifts, including a key to the city and personal street sign, as well as praised her achievements.  

Lone Tree City Council members, former city mayors and community members gathered at the Lone Tree Civic Center on Aug. 1, 2023, to celebrate Pamela …

Millet said Schenck-Kelly set the bar for excellence, always looking at how to improve things. 

“Pam, you made me a better planning commissioner. You’ve made me a better councilmember. You for sure made me a better mayor,” Millet said. “You have set a bar very, very high and you’ve achieved that bar. And we all just want to step up to a level that you have set.” 

Lone Tree Mayor Jackie Millet hugging Pamela Schenck-Kelly, Park Meadows’ senior general manager, in the Lone Tree Civic Center on Aug. 1, 2023.

Two former mayors of Lone Tree, Jack O’Boyle and Jim Gunning, also highlighted the beneficial impact of Schenck-Kelly’s leadership of Park Meadows on the city.  

“For those of you who have worked with Pam closely, Pam always had a vision,” Gunning said. “Her laser focus, really, on getting those things done, was a benefit to the City of Lone Tree.” 

Schenck-Kelly said the city was “the most extraordinary partner.”

“I can’t thank you enough for the privilege and this just absolutely extraordinary experience,” she said to the crowd. “I really appreciate everything that you’ve done to make my career so wonderful.”