Rotarian Dennis Brewster introduced Emma Leishman, our Chaparral High School Student of the Month for October 2017.  Emma was accompanied by her mother, Christy Leishman.  She carries a 3.6 GPA and is ranked 142 in a class of 510.  Emma is a member of the Student Government and currently serves as Student Body Secretary.  She is a leader of Link Crew and is on the POMs team.  One of her teachers said of her:  "Her kindness is both genuine and abundant.  ... She is kind, smart and empathetic and she has dedicated her heart and soul to this school.  Chaparral is a special place because of Emma."

 

 

 

 

Abbas Rajabi, president of Denver SE in 2001-02 is the District Governor for District 5450 in 2017-18. Abbas has served in many capacities in the club and district and has been a tireless champion of Service Above Self. 

 

Mr. Rajabi, the founder and key principal of Mohegan Capital, is an experienced business professional with over 30 years of experience in real estate investment, including development, finance, management and sourcing. With extensive experience as a sponsor of numerous different real estate investment groups, he provides the Mohegan Capital team with unique insight that spans multiple economic and development cycles and includes a successful background in commercial real estate development, leasing and managing, direct investment in operating companies and involvement in energy related ventures. A graduate of the University of Texas with a degree in mechanical engineering, Mr. Rajabi applies his technical and analytical skills to better evaluate real estate projects and identify opportunities.

Since the early 1980s, under Mr. Rajabi’s direction, his companies and affiliates have successfully acquired, developed, managed, leased and sold or held for investment over 30 real estate projects nationally but concentrated in the Colorado market and involving all property types. He is a well-respected and active member of the Denver business and charity community, supporting numerous causes with time and resources, including serving as an active member in Rotary International, notably as a Rotary Club past president and currently as the Rotary District Governor-Elect for 2017-2018.