Hannah Krieger: Building everyday mentors for Colorado youth
As MENTOR Colorado’s executive director, Krieger has championed and grown quality improvement programs for 21 youth mentoring agencies.
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Andrew Lyon is a trailblazer in financial data
Lyon is an artist, but he’s also a numbers guy. In 2013, he founded Focused Energy to help businesses succeed by providing financial services and support.
Michael Walters: A change-agent for retail banking
Michael Walters’ branch bank looks nothing like the one grandma used to visit. His financial wellness center model includes no bank tellers.
Nick Armstrong is growing Fort Collins with his enterprises
Armstrong’s achievements include bringing a local comic convention to Fort Collins and managing a $25,000 neighborhood arts project, as well as helping thousands of local small business people understand and apply social media marketing.
Nadia Garas steers Denver in a positive direction
Garas’ professional journey has meant serving as communications point person for some of Colorado’s most consequential transportation projects.
Justin Cohen's commitment to giving back is contagious
Cohen is a shareholder at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck in Denver. His belief that everyone should have access to legal help drives the pro bono and volunteering work he's done in the past seven years.
Liddy Romero empowers communities with new work opportunities
Romero founded WorkLife Partnership in 2009 on the principle that better work opportunities create better families, communities and businesses.
Lynn Granger is giving the energy industry a new story
Granger joined Colorado Petroleum Council from Colorado Concern, where she led operational and strategic execution for the organization, supporting legislative candidates and statewide policies
Elexis Schroder supports companies with causes
After working for and with top public relations firms and brands, Schroder launched SchroderHaus based on the belief that there is a better way to serve innovative natural products entrepreneurs.
Tyler Van Eeckhaut is combining community and construction
Photo by Jeff Nelson. Tyler Van Eeckhaut, 28 Project Manager | Mortenson Denver From his first project with Mortenson out of college – the construction of the Charles Schwab Campus in Lone Tree – Tyler Van Eeckhaut looked for ways…
MIke Albert is rethinking outdoor landscapes in Colorado
As the partner of Design Workshop in Aspen, Albert is behind a number of distinct projects in Colorado. It is his belief that these spaces will bring many people joy.
Rosie Sanchez is at the helm of ACM's nonprofit work
Rosie Sanchez has a heart for the underdog, because she’s been there herself. So her role as audit manager in ACM’s nonprofit practice suits her to a tee.
Zoey DeWolf is lobbying for a better Colorado
DeWolf started her professional career volunteering for a congressional campaign at age 10. Since then, she's dedicated herself to making a difference by lobbying, serving on nonprofit boards and more.
David Hassoun: A video-streaming revolutionary
Hassoun’s self-started technology company, RealEyes Media, provides software and video solutions for clients including NBC Sports, EA Games, AMEX, Motorola, Chase Manhattan, Oracle, Adobe and the U.S. government.
Erik Huffman leads with purpose before profit
Huffman's organizational-leadership development and cyber education firm is committed to a policy of helping any school district, teacher, Girl Scout troop or social impactful company.
Josh Oqueli celebrates the process of architecture
His company name says it all: Oqueli doesn’t just design great structures — he builds them, too. The firm focuses on sustainability that goes beyond solar panels
Introducing the 2020 GenXYZ Finalists
For the last nine years, ColoradoBiz has celebrated the most influential young professionals from across the state. Now, in GenXYZ’s 10th year, 50 finalists were culled from hundreds of nominations.
All Eyes on You, GenXYZ
The 9th Annual GenXYZ Awards celebrated the professional achievements of ColoradoBiz magazine's 50 top young professionals of 2019.
Compassionate Leadership Earns Scott Norquist Most Influential Title
“Scott is a kind, compassionate leader that people want to be around and follow,” colleague Brooke Hipp says.
Narrative-Changer, Michelle Balch Lyng, Sets Strong Culture, High Expectations
Under Lyng’s leadership, Novitas has consistently enjoyed revenue growth of 30 percent to 40 percent for each of its 10 years.
Strength to Succeed Underscored by Value to Others
GenXYZ finalist takes after her mother, makes meaningful relationship and takes part in the community.
Pushing the Concept of Collaborative Partnerships to the Next Level
GenXYZ 2019 finalist says her work "needs to be much bigger than" herself.
Young Pro David Dragoo Takes Something Good and Makes it Better
David Dragoo says he’s inspired by the explorers —“the people who demand the best gear so they can go and conquer the most demanding places on Earth, making their own adventure and finding out what kind of person they are.”
