Kay Henze
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Carol Ann Bartz
I have known Kay for about a year, and after a recent coffee meeting, I wanted to share with others that Kay Henze is "the real deal." I originally met Kay as a fellow advisor through the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network, although over the year since we met, we have found that we also crossed paths through the ACE Board Training program. During all the interactions I have had with Kay, she is sincere, interested in helping individuals and organizations be the best they can be, and quick to gather and process information. She is going to be phenomenal as the CEO/ED of Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network of Colorado, and she would be of value to any organization as a board member or CEO. If you have the chance to meet with Kay, come prepared for an engaging and stimulating discussion!
William Foshay
Kay’s talent, will and passion translates in to consistently exceptional results. We have known each other for 6 years and worked closely together for 2 years. Kay was Area VP – Marketing at Verizon Wireless while I served as Area President. She was most definitely the person I leaned on for counsel and support. In this role, Kay was responsible for over $18b in revenue. What stands out most was her unrelenting desire to make our team the best in the industry. By delivering 8% revenue growth and 13% margin growth, she (again) displayed her ability to successfully define long term strategy and to translate those strategies in to day to day results. If you wanted to see Kay’s passion, just challenge our network superiority! Kay earns my highest recommendation as a person and results driven leader.
Carol Ann Bartz
I have known Kay for about a year, and after a recent coffee meeting, I wanted to share with others that Kay Henze is "the real deal." I originally met Kay as a fellow advisor through the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network, although over the year since we met, we have found that we also crossed paths through the ACE Board Training program. During all the interactions I have had with Kay, she is sincere, interested in helping individuals and organizations be the best they can be, and quick to gather and process information. She is going to be phenomenal as the CEO/ED of Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network of Colorado, and she would be of value to any organization as a board member or CEO. If you have the chance to meet with Kay, come prepared for an engaging and stimulating discussion!
William Foshay
Kay’s talent, will and passion translates in to consistently exceptional results. We have known each other for 6 years and worked closely together for 2 years. Kay was Area VP – Marketing at Verizon Wireless while I served as Area President. She was most definitely the person I leaned on for counsel and support. In this role, Kay was responsible for over $18b in revenue. What stands out most was her unrelenting desire to make our team the best in the industry. By delivering 8% revenue growth and 13% margin growth, she (again) displayed her ability to successfully define long term strategy and to translate those strategies in to day to day results. If you wanted to see Kay’s passion, just challenge our network superiority! Kay earns my highest recommendation as a person and results driven leader.
Carol Ann Bartz
I have known Kay for about a year, and after a recent coffee meeting, I wanted to share with others that Kay Henze is "the real deal." I originally met Kay as a fellow advisor through the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network, although over the year since we met, we have found that we also crossed paths through the ACE Board Training program. During all the interactions I have had with Kay, she is sincere, interested in helping individuals and organizations be the best they can be, and quick to gather and process information. She is going to be phenomenal as the CEO/ED of Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network of Colorado, and she would be of value to any organization as a board member or CEO. If you have the chance to meet with Kay, come prepared for an engaging and stimulating discussion!
William Foshay
Kay’s talent, will and passion translates in to consistently exceptional results. We have known each other for 6 years and worked closely together for 2 years. Kay was Area VP – Marketing at Verizon Wireless while I served as Area President. She was most definitely the person I leaned on for counsel and support. In this role, Kay was responsible for over $18b in revenue. What stands out most was her unrelenting desire to make our team the best in the industry. By delivering 8% revenue growth and 13% margin growth, she (again) displayed her ability to successfully define long term strategy and to translate those strategies in to day to day results. If you wanted to see Kay’s passion, just challenge our network superiority! Kay earns my highest recommendation as a person and results driven leader.
Carol Ann Bartz
I have known Kay for about a year, and after a recent coffee meeting, I wanted to share with others that Kay Henze is "the real deal." I originally met Kay as a fellow advisor through the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network, although over the year since we met, we have found that we also crossed paths through the ACE Board Training program. During all the interactions I have had with Kay, she is sincere, interested in helping individuals and organizations be the best they can be, and quick to gather and process information. She is going to be phenomenal as the CEO/ED of Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network of Colorado, and she would be of value to any organization as a board member or CEO. If you have the chance to meet with Kay, come prepared for an engaging and stimulating discussion!
William Foshay
Kay’s talent, will and passion translates in to consistently exceptional results. We have known each other for 6 years and worked closely together for 2 years. Kay was Area VP – Marketing at Verizon Wireless while I served as Area President. She was most definitely the person I leaned on for counsel and support. In this role, Kay was responsible for over $18b in revenue. What stands out most was her unrelenting desire to make our team the best in the industry. By delivering 8% revenue growth and 13% margin growth, she (again) displayed her ability to successfully define long term strategy and to translate those strategies in to day to day results. If you wanted to see Kay’s passion, just challenge our network superiority! Kay earns my highest recommendation as a person and results driven leader.
Credentials
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Corporate Board Director Certification
Corporate Directors International
Experience
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Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Colorado
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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jan 2023 - –nu
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CEO/ED
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feb 2020 - –nu
The Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network Colorado (BEN) is transforming the way communities support growth stage companies. BEN propels an ecosystem that champions scale-up entrepreneurs to grow their companies, elevate their communities and be a force for good.
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Lead Advisor
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apr 2016 - mar 2020
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Ent Credit Union
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Board Director / Governance Committee
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dec 2021 - –nu
Founded in 1957, ENT Credit Union has grown to serve communities all along the Front Range of Colorado and has been recognized by Fortune as the #1 Credit Union in Colorado for four consecutive years. Serve on the Board of Directors and Governance Committee. Founded in 1957, ENT Credit Union has grown to serve communities all along the Front Range of Colorado and has been recognized by Fortune as the #1 Credit Union in Colorado for four consecutive years. Serve on the Board of Directors and Governance Committee.
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Beyond Campus Innovations
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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mar 2020 - mar 2023
Beyond Campus Innovations (BCI), is a private company which delivers powerful results through online training and education, enabling organization to improve performance and drive transformational change through innovative curriculum, online training, and education programs. Beyond Campus Innovations (BCI), is a private company which delivers powerful results through online training and education, enabling organization to improve performance and drive transformational change through innovative curriculum, online training, and education programs.
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Fear Free, LLC
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Board Member
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mar 2021 - dec 2022
Fear Free Pets is a private company that is creating a new standard of care for veterinary healthcare through educational certification programs for veterinary professionals, pet professionals, animal welfare communities and pet owners. Advisory board members worked with the founder, Dr. Marty Becker known as “America’s Veterinarian” and company CEO to shape the strategic vision, prioritize target markets and strategic marketing to drive brand adoption and community engagement Fear Free Pets is a private company that is creating a new standard of care for veterinary healthcare through educational certification programs for veterinary professionals, pet professionals, animal welfare communities and pet owners. Advisory board members worked with the founder, Dr. Marty Becker known as “America’s Veterinarian” and company CEO to shape the strategic vision, prioritize target markets and strategic marketing to drive brand adoption and community engagement
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SectorSeven LLC
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United States
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Wireless Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Board Member
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okt 2017 - mar 2020
SectorSeven is focused on closing the global digital divide by providing access to high quality, fully tested and iconic smartphones at affordable prices.
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President & CEO (2017 - 2019)
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okt 2017 - mar 2019
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State of Colorado
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Innovation and Parterships
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jul 2019 - jan 2020
The Governor's Broadband Office leads a statewide effort to expand broadband coverage and quality for all Coloradans. Access to affordable and reliable broadband service is critical to advancing Colorado’s economic growth and competitiveness. High-speed broadband can create new jobs, attract new industries, expand markets for new and existing businesses, enable better access to educational opportunities and resources, facilitate the delivery of healthcare services, and support public safety. Led Business Innovation and Partnerships supporting the statewide mission of expanding broadband by building public/private partnerships for all elements of broadband networks, advocate for communities and groups that are seeking to deploy high-speed broadband and work across industries to find innovative and emerging technologies to increase the speed to market of broadband in rural and urban communities. Visa mindre
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Zayo Group
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President, Dark Fiber Solutions for the Rocky Mountain Region
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aug 2016 - okt 2017
Zayo Group (NYSE:ZAYO) provides mission critical-bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling innovations that transform our society. Zayo Group (NYSE:ZAYO) provides mission critical-bandwidth to the world's most impactful companies, fueling innovations that transform our society.
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Verizon
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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CMO / Area VP Marketing & Sales Operations, Northeast Area
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2011 - jan 2016
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President, Houston & Gulf Coast Region
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2008 - 2011
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Director Retail Sales, Carolina & Tennessee Region
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2007 - 2008
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Director Training Operations & Marketing Communications, South Area
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2003 - 2007
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Education
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King University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
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