Alea Larocque is a Vice President of Business Development at WHSmith North America. She is proficient in Spanish and Sign Language. Colleagues describe her as "Alea is an extraordinary leader; charismatic, compassionate and results-driven. She has a way of connecting with people, of making others feel valued, and she goes out of her way to exceed the expectations of her team members, clients, and visitors. A true stand-out!", "Alea is a true shining star, not only is she a tactful, organized, and forward thinking manager- she is also a fantastic, caring and thoughtful colleague. Alea cares and it shows in her work, she is such a valuable asset at the Chamber.", and "As an SBDC consultant I have the pleasure of working on a weekly basis with Alea. Her passion, expertise and energy have improved an already wonderful organization, the Denver Metro SBDC. She is dedicated to the small business owners of Denver and committed to their success. She and her team also provide incredible support to of the business consultants who work with the SBDC clients. She is one in a million!"