Recent Articles from Lisa Ryckman
Jeremiah Owen Raises the Bar for Customer Service in Home Improvement
In 13 years, Jeremiah Owen has built the state’s largest privately owned residential painting company with 130 employees, offices in Denver, Colorado Springs, Grand Junction and Loveland/Fort Collins.
Military, Tech and Community-Building Shape RTL Networks
In 2002, RTL Networks Inc., was born. It now boasts 150 employees across 17 states.
Recovering Attorney, Bryan Leach Gives Customers Cash-Back Rewards
Leach mentors those involved with early stage companies, advising them on how to get started, how to build a successful company and navigate the obstacles along the way.
Mountaineer-Marathoner Applies Focus and Fortitude to Turnkey Solutions
A voracious reader of leadership books, Gannon has cultivated his own forthright management style, starting with the motto, “Let's not complicate this."
An Open-Door Policy and Sense of Humor Make For a CEO of the Year Finalist
Pediatrician Halee Fischer-Wright has owned her own physician practice, consulted with Fortune 500 businesses, served as a hospital chief medical officer and co-authored a New York Times bestseller, “Tribal Leadership.”
Evolution Digital, A Front-Runner For Low-Cost Set-Top Boxes
He is now paving the way for IP video solutions with eBOX IP Hybrid STB and eVUE-TV, which helps cable operators save costs and provide a deep catalog of content for customers.
Blinker Becomes Fastest-Growing Used Car Sales Channel in Colorado
Blinker – the first ever mobile app that allows anyone to buy, sell, finance or refinance cars themselves with the snap of a photo – has become the fastest-growing used car sales channel in Colorado in just one year.
Comedy Club Exec Takes the Business of Laughter Seriously
During her 30 years in the business, Curtis has been guided by the words of Winston Churchill – “Never, never, never give up” – and the values-rich upbringing by her bank exec mother and auto mechanic father.
From Three Men, A Truck and an Excavator to Industry Leader
Barrett’s Grand Junction-based company has become North America’s leading purveyor of geohazard mitigation services, built on strong core values
Jan Allen Creates Job Opportunities for Payroll Professionals
Jan Allen knows firsthand the frustration of being exceptional in her field but having limited opportunities for advancement.
Good Company: Núñez Sisters: Repurposing with a Purpose
Emily Núñez Cavness is an Afghanistan vet and former Army captain in military intelligence — and Betsy Núñez have parlayed their upbringing into a fashion-forward accessory business that is at once sustainable, philanthropic and profitable.
Good Company: Serial restaurateur takes comfort food to new heights
Troy Guard shares insights about his experience, his ambition, his inspiration in Colorado's food business.



























