Chamber News
The 2011-2012 Leadership Fort Collinsclass will receive their diplomas on May 10 at the Rio Grande Agave Room. Leadership Fort Collins, a program of the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to educate and motivate leaders who are committed to shaping the future of our community while encouraging inspired and active involvement that contributes to the betterment of the community.
Thirty current and emerging leaders from throughout theFort Collinsarea were selected to participate in the 2011-2012 program, which began in September 2011 and will conclude on May 10. Participants came together on the second Thursday of the month for a day-long session to learn more about Team Building, Government and Transportation, Economy and the Environment, Education and our Community, Social Capital, State Government, Health and Emergency Service Providers and Social Infrastructure.. The graduating class is a diverse mix of professions with representative from education, large and small business, not for profit and government.
In addition to attending eight all day educational sessions, members of the class were also challenged to complete a service learning project in the community. The 2011-2012 Leadership Fort Collins Class has planned and will produce six difference class projects benefiting various programs in theFort Collins area.
In addition to recognition of individual class members, the Leadership Fort Collins Graduation will feature a keynote address by Colorado State University Head Football Coach Jim McElwain. Tickets for the event are available now at the Fort Collins Chamber, 970-482-3746. Cost to attend is $50.
Graduating members of the class include:
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Kate |
Baker |
Brinkman Partners |
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Patricia |
Barlow |
Blue Mesa Group |
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John |
Berkhausen |
First National Bank |
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Steven |
Boomgarden |
Soukup, Bush & Associates |
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Ryan |
Cosner |
Cosner Financial Group |
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Greg |
Daley |
Fort CollinsSeniorCenter |
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Chelsea |
DeFoort |
Community Foundation ofNorthern Colorado |
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David |
Derbes |
Brinkman Partners |
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Chris |
Goes |
Goes Funeral Care |
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Mike |
Grell |
EKS&H |
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Mandy |
Jesser |
First Western Trust Bank |
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Deborah |
Johansen |
UniversityofPhoenix |
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Doug |
Juelfs |
Brock and Company CPAs, P.C. |
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Doug |
Kokes |
City ofFort Collins, Parks |
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Amy |
Kolczak |
PoudreValleyHealth System |
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Timiry |
Krieger |
Dora Grace Bridal Boutique |
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Matthew |
Lafferty |
LarimerCountyPlanning |
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Darcy |
McClure |
United Way ofLarimerCounty |
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Debbie |
McCubbin |
Retired |
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Brendan |
McGivney |
Odell Brewing Company |
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David |
Palm |
Shaw & Associates CPA and Financial Advisors |
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Angie |
Penland |
First National Bank |
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Julie |
Radtke |
Rams Book Store |
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Donna |
Reiser |
ColoradoStateUniversityAlumni Association |
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Ginny |
Sawyer |
City ofFort Collins |
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Michael |
Short |
Downtown Business Association |
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Dan |
Soukup |
Soukup, Bush & Associates |
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Butch |
Stockover |
Dellenbach Cadillac |
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Maria |
Swall |
Boys & Girls Clubs ofLarimerCounty |
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Emily |
Wilmsen |
CSU Public Relations |
The program was produced by the Fort Collins Area Chamber with assistance from a steering committee:
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Eric |
Berglund |
UpstateColorado |
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Heather |
Buoniconti |
Food Bank forLarimerCounty |
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Ann |
Hutchison |
Fort CollinsArea Chamber of Commerce |
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Diane |
Jones |
City ofFort Collins |
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SeonAh |
Kendall |
Suehiro Japanese Restaurant |
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Sarah |
Kruse |
SeekingSitters |
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Colette |
MacFarlane |
SOS Staffing |
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Pete |
Meyer |
Brinkman Partners |
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Amanda |
Miller |
The Place Setting Company |
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Constance |
O'Brien |
KIRA, Inc. |
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Nancy |
Patton |
PSCU |
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Rochelle |
Pettigrew |
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Teresa |
Sedlak |
LarimerCenterfor Mental Health |
Applications for the 2011-2012 Leadership Fort Collins program will be available in mid-June. Anyone interested in learning more about the program or applying should contactAnn Hutchisonat 482-3746 or ahutchison@fcchamber.org.
About the Fort Collins Area Chamber
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization made up of more than 1,000 member businesses. The Chamber acts as a front door to the community and a resource for people looking to relocate, in addition to acting as an advocate for business and overall quality of life in Northern Colorado. For more information about the Chamber call (970) 482-3746 or visit www.FortCollinsChamber.com.
