Why do you serve on the Arvada Chamber Board of Directors?:

To help solve the common challenges of businesses in Arvada – There’s so much we can accomplish collectively that each individual doesn’t have the resources to accomplish.

What Chamber priority area are you most proud of and why?:

Connecting the future workforce to Arvada employers through Arvada Works. Providing a platform to allow members to invest and grow is critical to success of the business community.

What piece of advice would you offer another business?:

Plug into your community and give – time, funding, insight – whatever talent you have. It will pay dividends for you personally and professionally.

Why do you serve on the Arvada Chamber Board of Directors?:

I serve on the Board of Directors because Apex values our partnership with the Chamber and believes if we work together we can maximize our ability to serve the community. If we share resources and collaborate we can all save time, money and resources!

What Chamber priority area are you most proud of and why?:

I am most proud of the community outreach. We have done such a great job communicating our priorities and bringing together coalitions to discuss important issues that affect the whole community.

What piece of advice would you offer another business?:

Stay positive and get involved!

Why do you serve on the Arvada Chamber Board of Directors?:

My wife and I own a business in Arvada, Odyssey Beerwerks Brewery & Taproom), work full time at Odyssey, live, and play in Arvada. We are deeply invested in the continued growth and livability of the city.

What Chamber priority area are you most proud of and why?:

Advocacy for Business. Many business owners and residents don’t really know about ALL the proposed policy changes, legislation, property developments, council meetings, etc. that have the potential to impact them. It’s amazing that the Arvada Chamber of Commerce has a seat at the table for nearly all of these conversations – and is a respected advocate for the businesses that may be impacted.

What piece of advice would you offer another business?:

No matter how much you love what you do (and I do love beer), it’s still a business. Treat it as such and you will run into fewer problems.

Why do you serve on the Arvada Chamber Board of Directors?:

Serving on the board allows me to give back to the Chamber which has given so much to me and my business. I also enjoy working alongside so many great business leaders in our community.

What Chamber priority area are you most proud of and why?:

I am most proud of my role in shaping and leading the Leadership Arvada priority area. It is a passion project of mine since I graduated from Leadership many years ago. I am also really excited to begin work in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion priority area and see the value this work brings to our business community.

What piece of advice would you offer another business?:

You will get out of Chamber what you put in. Get involved!

Why do you serve on the Arvada Chamber Board of Directors?:

I am privileged to serve on the Arvada chamber board as both a resident of Arvada and a Healthcare Administrator that can bring a subject matter expertise to the role and organization.

What Chamber priority area are you most proud of and why?:

The Healthcare initiatives that deal with getting Arvada businesses access to affordable healthcare products.

What piece of advice would you offer another business?:

Get involved. The more you work with us, the more we can support you!

Why do you serve on the Arvada Chamber Board of Directors?:

To become friends with people who care about the common good in Arvada.

What Chamber priority area are you most proud of and why?:

Arvada Works. Connecting people with good jobs is the best thing we can do to help individuals and our community thrive.

What piece of advice would you offer another business?:

When you are working, work hard…and when you are not working, don’t work.

Why do you serve on the Arvada Chamber Board of Directors?:

Our nonprofit, Hope House Colorado, and the teen mothers we serve, have been embraced and welcomed by the City of Arvada. Many businesses in Arvada contribute goods and services, as well as financial resources, to Hope House. I am privileged to serve on the Board of the Chamber and give back to our business community in this way. I am also truly excited by the Chamber’s innovative solutions to business problems and issues!

What Chamber priority area are you most proud of and why?:

Development KAPS council, as we are working to provide a sustainable future for the Chamber, and also the Advocacy KAPS Council as it seeks legislative solutions that are business-friendly

What piece of advice would you offer another business?:

Being a part of the Chamber is more than a networking opportunity – it is a chance to be a part of a positive, motivated, engaged community!