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Denver, Colorado, United States

Colorado Concern is a statewide CEO-based organization devoted to investing in and promoting a pro-business environment through the political process.Committed to a strong and vibrant future, Colorado Concern is an exclusive alliance of top executives with a common interest in enhancing and protecting the Centennial State’s business climate.Founded in 1986, we represent private sector CEOs and civic leaders from across the state committing business leadership and financial resources to support legislative candidates and statewide policies that ensure a sound economic future for Colorado.My Role as CEO: - Lead, engage, and enlist more than 140 member CEOs in collaborative efforts to accelerate a positive, non-partisan business environment in Colorado. - Promote business-friendly policies by advocating for legislation and economically sound partnerships that support entrepreneurialism and free markets.- Influence practical business solutions by working with both the municipal and state governmental bodies and supporting pro-business candidates.- Unify Coloradans against tough economic challenges with common-sense solutions.EXECUTIVE STRENGTHSPublic and Private Sector Negotiations | Systemic Problem-Solving |Consensus Building | Ballot Initiatives | Bipartisan Coalition Building | Board Management | Membership Development | Public Relations | FundraisingPUBLIC POLICY EXPERTISETransportation | Affordable Housing | Construction Defects | State Budget |Labor Relations | Tax Policy (+ Property) | Workers Comp | General

Denver, Co

Managed a mechanical, plumbing, and HVACR construction and service trade association in Colorado, consisting of 200 member organizations and 7,000 workers. Directly supervise a staff of 3 plus management consultants, a contract attorney, a lobbying team, a contract marketing firm, and a CPA. Control a budget of $1.6MM. Report to 2 Boards of Directors. - Nationally recognized by media and industry as an innovative chief executive of a high-profile trade association.- Designed strategies and programs to advance the field, building coalitions with partners, and enhancing Colorado's economy through career development of 9,000+ individuals and 200+ member organizations in construction and service trades-a critical sector representing 30% of Colorado's $25B GDP.- Stretched $5M budget to $10+M by securing sponsorship revenue and collaborative partnerships to fund systemic training, education, and labor.

Denver, Co

Business Systems Consultant | Chief of Staff - Wholesale Operations & Services (2005 – 2007)Led a team of 15 project managers and controlled a multi-million dollar departmental budget. Led the design, cross-functional collaboration, and implementation of strategic initiatives to improve customer service.Business Systems Consultant | Project Manager - Wholesale Operations & Services (2001 – 2005)Led strategic customer service and operations initiatives for $800MM division through a variety of technology and business analysis projects, reporting to senior managers. Acted as the Group Scorecard Administrator, Event Coordinator, Governance Coordinator, and Audit Liaison. Business Systems Consultant | Program Manager - Treasury Management Operations (2000 – 2001)Led post-merger technology integration for Treasury Management Operations. Directed operations conversion from legacy to strategic platforms for 15,000 accounts in 17 states, partnering with WFS technology, regional management, and other organizations. Business Systems Consultant – Mergers & Acquisitions (2000)Delivered business analysis and production support in projects including M&A activity (15 banks in 8 states), account reconciliation, statement rendering, CD-ROM, cash management, fraud avoidance, control disbursement, and sweep products. Supported analysis, development, testing, and conversion of Treasury Management Operations, wires, ACH, and Teller Services processes and systems for Norwest-Wells Fargo merger integrating 4,000+ branches in 23 states. Year 2000 Project Manager – Colorado (1998 – 2000)Directed complex $6.4MM project, ensuring integration of Year 2000-compliant business models and platforms at 120 Colorado locations, with 30 business units, 3,300 employees, and 90 vendors. Orchestrated 86 project contributors in 9 states. Led a support team of 4. Relationship Manager – Premier Banker (1994 – 1998)Managed $35MM deposit portfolio and $17MM loan portfolio.