Experience

Energize Colorado

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Energize Colorado provides lending, resources and advising to small businesses across the state. We are builders and innovators focused on serving Colorado’s smallest businesses including BIPOC, women, veteran, and rural-owned businesses in underserved areas. Energize Colorado provides lending, resources and advising to small businesses across the state. We are builders and innovators focused on serving Colorado’s smallest businesses including BIPOC, women, veteran, and rural-owned businesses in underserved areas.



Alt Space Coworking

• United States
• Real Estate

• Co-Founder

  • Dec 2020 - Sep 2023

  Alt Space is the largest coworking brand on the western slope of Colorado, with five locations in Grand Junction, Montrose, Ridgway, and Telluride. We exist to connect small businesses, entrepreneurs, and remote workers to the tools, resources, and people they need to be successful. We believe in the power of community and collaboration and know that by working together, we can accomplish the impossible. #powertocommunity Alt Space is the largest coworking brand on the western slope of Colorado, with five locations in Grand Junction, Montrose, Ridgway, and Telluride. We exist to connect small businesses, entrepreneurs, and remote workers to the tools, resources, and people they need to be successful. We believe in the power of community and collaboration and know that by working together, we can accomplish the impossible. #powertocommunity



Telluride Venture Network

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Dec 2018 - Sep 2023

  Launched in 2013, TVN is a nationally recognized, award-winning entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports new, innovative, and growing businesses. Directs and oversees the accelerator program for early-stage startups and small businesses, providing mentorship, funding, and resources to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Manages and deploys capital from Telluride Venture Fund and San Juan Regional Loan Fund. Leads boards and investment committees to approve capital deployment. Secures and develops partnerships with investors, corporations, economic development organizations, non-profits, and local governments across the state to expand the program's reach and impact. Fundraises for TVN from large donors, grant, and investor networks. Successfully led the organization through a rebranding and restructuring to expand the scope of work to help more entrepreneurs. Successfully manages portfolio of120+ companies. Show less



Energize Colorado

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rural Segment Lead - Volunteer

  • Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  We’re a nonprofit dedicated to helping Coloradans recover and rise from the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by inspired innovators we’re working to build the next economy — one that serves all Coloradans, across racial and economic divides. We’re a nonprofit dedicated to helping Coloradans recover and rise from the COVID-19 pandemic. Led by inspired innovators we’re working to build the next economy — one that serves all Coloradans, across racial and economic divides.



Colorado Mesa University

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Lecturer

  • Jan 2017 - May 2019

  Part-time lecturer for the Business Department at Colorado Mesa University with a focus on corporate finance. Designed and delivered lectures on various corporate finance topics, such as financial analysis, investment decision-making, capital budgeting, risk management, and financial markets. Developed course syllabi, lesson plans, and teaching materials to enhance student understanding and engagement. Utilized innovative teaching methods, including case studies, simulations, and group projects, to foster the practical application of concepts. Show less



Bank of Colorado

• Banking
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Commercial and Consumer Loan Officer | Financial Credit Analyst

  • Feb 2015 - Dec 2018

  Built and managed a multimillion-dollar loan portfolio of commercial and consumer bank clients.Responsible for originating and underwriting loans for small businesses and residential mortgages.Developed and implemented lending policies and procedures to improve credit quality and mitigate risk.Managed bank compliance policies and bank CRA credits.Graduated from BOC Management Associate Program and completed training through all aspects of the banking system.

• Management Associate

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2016

  Successfully completed the Management Associate (Trainee) Program. Trained through all divisions of the bank including the teller line, personal banking, branch operations, loan administration and lending. The MA program was established to assist management in filling executive and supervisory positions within the Pinnacle Bancorp banks and to permit trainees to absorb a wide range of banking activities to become fully familiarized with the total operation of the bank.



Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Colorado State President | Vice President | Secretary

  • Apr 2011 - Apr 2015

  Presided over and conducted meetings for the state. Appointed committees and served as ex-officio member. Coordinated chapter activities, created program of work and planed the Colorado State Leadership Conference. Represented chapters at special events and coordinated public relations.

• President | Vice President - Colorado Mesa University Chapter

  • Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

  Oversaw all activity of chapter and reported local chapter activity to state board of directors. Served as committee members for national office community service projects. Responsible to serve as chair for large fundraising events to send members to state and national competitions. Networked with local business members to gain monetary and physical donations for fundraising events.



Colorado Mesa University

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Para-Professional Employee

  • Aug 2010 - Dec 2014

  Assisted Registrar’s Office professional staff with various projects. Processed schedule changes, transcript evaluations, verifications of enrollments, immunizations, and other miscellaneous forms. Helped train new student workers on the procedures and protocols of the university and office. Maintained a current knowledge of all functions of the Registrar’s Office and served as a resource to others.

• Director of Finance - Associated Student Government

  • May 2013 - May 2014

  Oversaw activity of student government budgets and tracked all expenditures. Created financial reports of accounts for public use. Reported budgets weekly to the committees and senate. Advised boards on account activity and resolutions to allocation of funds to various club organizations in the university.