Several announcements were made at the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation’s recent Annual Breakfast, including the names of the 2022 Board of Directors and The Business of the Year award winners. The event, which was sponsored by Seven Stones, took place on March 4 and also took the time to honor the organization’s outgoing Chairperson, Erin Jones of FirstBank, while also discussing a new strategic partnership, the Elevation Effect, with the Metro Denver EDC.
The 2022 Board of Directors are:
Geoff Lawton, chairman – Radiology Imaging Associates & Invision Sally Jobe
Chase Aalborg, Littleton Adventist Hospital
Joshua Baile, Dominion Water & Sanitation District
Michelle Colaizzi, Allstate Insurance – Colaizzi Agency
Becky Holm – Seven Stones Botanic Garden Cemetery
Erin Jones, FirstBank
Michelle Oddo – The Oddo Group, a Division of Luminate Home Loans
Jill Repella – Ventana Capital
Jack Reutzel – Fairfield and Woods, P.C.
Alex Schatz – Brannan Sand & Gravel
Diane Smethills – Sterling Ranch Development Company
Kyle Starr – Children’s Hospital Colorado, South Campus
Heather Taylor – Impact Commercial Real Estate
Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas
“I am very excited to be the chairman of the board for an organization with strong and diverse leadership from the business community,” said Geoff Lawton. “Northwest Douglas County is positioned for incredible economic growth in the coming years, with several large infrastructure projects, expansion in our targeted industries, and top-selling residential communities.”
The Business of the Year award winners are:
Small Office/Home Office – Tammy Jacobellis, Mary Kay
Small Business – Best Option Restoration
Medium Business – Festive Cup
Large Business – Marriott Denver South at Park Meadows
Non-Profit – Backpack Society
Ambassador of the Year – Michelle Colaizzi – Allstate – The Colaizzi Agency
Champion Award – Tim & Michelle Oddo – The Oddo Group a Division of Luminate Home Loans
“While hundreds of Douglas County businesses were resilient and persistent over the last year, we are honored to celebrate our Business of the Year award winners in all categories,” said Amy Sherman, president & CEO of the Northwest Douglas County Chamber & EDC. “These business leaders stood tall and kept moving upward during a trying time and deserve recognition. We are constantly inspired by our business community.”
“Since our inception, the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and EDC and their members have supported and cheered on the successes of Seven Stones Botanical Gardens Cemetery,” said Becky Holm of Seven Stones. “It is an honor to be able to give back in our seventh year of membership and support and cheer on the success of the members and business community.”
