2025 Arvada Future 20
The Greater Arvada Chamber of Commerce is leading a celebration of Arvada young professionals throughout the month of September. This year, we will celebrate 20 emerging leaders under age 40 in business, non-profits, and our community who demonstrate excellence, innovation, and initiative in their profession.
The Arvada Future 20 list recognizes Arvada professionals under age 40 who have demonstrated significant achievements in their careers. The awardees will have demonstrated outstanding leadership potential and the ability to play a large and influential role in the community into the future.
Future 20 Honorees will Receive:
- Spotlight post below and on social media
- Invitation to a Future 20 Mixer to meet other honorees
- Free ticket to the State of the Region on October 17
- 50% ticket to November 12 Leadership Luncheon, where Future 20 honorees will be recognized
- 50% off the Chamber’s award-winning Leadership Bootcamp or Elevate Bootcamp
- Advancement for leadership opportunities at the Chamber and with partners in the community
Nominations closed!
All nominees through September 30 will be listed below.
Greater Arvada Chamber staff will select nominees to be recognized, prioritizing a diverse representation of industry, identity, and impact.
Arvada 2025 Future 20 List
On weekdays in September, on the Greater Arvada Chamber Facebook page, we will celebrate a different young professional making a big impact in this community. Check back here for bios of each of our awardees!

Lydia Shemwell
Autism Services And Programs
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Iza Petrykowska
Arvada Economic Development Association
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Mick Hill-Hunt
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center
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Thach Tran
Footers Catering
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Vee Duran
Apex Park and Recreation District
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Brandon Bowles
PorchLight, A Family Justice Center
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Dr. Michael Berger
Berger Orthodontics
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Ella Chapman
Robbie's Hope Foundation
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Steven Diamond
K&H Home Solutions
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Emily Sharp
Footers Catering
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Stephanie Paul
Olde Town Arvada Business Improvement District (BID)
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Callie Swainson
Jefferson Center for Mental Health & Swain Co.
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Brandon Figliolino
Regional Transportation District
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Lujane Hanna
Valorem Financial
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Melanie Adams
Sage Spade
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Stef Holder
BeyondHome
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Yozelyn Chavez
Westerra Credit Union
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Robyn Lawrence
Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation
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Brennah Rosenthal
Great Escape Media
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Alexandra Williams and Hudson Janz
City of Arvada
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2025 Nominees
- Alex Anderson, USI Insurance Service
- Brittany Williams, Hope House Colorado
- Cole Bryan Apex Park and Recreation District
- Connor Dean, 4Ever Young Anti Aging Solutions Arvada
- Cooper Loyd, City of Arvada
- Gregg LePlatt, Apex Park and Recreation District
- Grisel Gray, Gilmore Construction
- Harris Rollinger, KeHe & Breakthrough
- Jared Judge, Extreme Strings Violins
- Jason Ayr, Ayr Books
- Joseph Samudio, Samudio Agency LLC
- Josh Harden, Colorado Credit Union
- Karen DeAguero, Arvada Voice
- Karen DeAguero, Arvada Voices
- Kelly Kawachi, Blackbelly
- Kitty Coy, You Be You Coaching
- Kristen Sandine, Courageous Counseling Colorado, PLLC
- Lauren Cammarata, Snow Goodspeed Merril
- Lea Mousso, White Rabbit Recovery & Wellness
- Nicole Hipp, Collegiate Coaching Services
- Ruvim Saharchuk, Jewelfire Diamonds
- Samira Tadayon, Apex Park and Recreation District
- Terry Carter-Davis, Climb Credit Union
- Travis Fox, Arvada Fire
