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Carrie Gusmus
Carrie Gusmus is chief executive officer of Aslan Home Lending, a Denver-based residential mortgage company known for combining innovation with a deeply human approach to financial services. Since founding the firm in 2019, Gusmus has built Aslan into a multistate lender operating in 32 states, approaching $750 million in funded loan[...]
Edward Francis
Edward Francis is chief executive officer and chairman of InBank, a Denver-based community bank he co-founded in 2018 to deliver relationship-focused banking and local decision-making across Colorado and New Mexico. Under his leadership, InBank has grown from $325 million in assets to $1.35 billion, a 315% increase, while expanding t[...]
JD Coslett
JD Coslett is chief strategy officer at Ward Electric Company Inc., a Colorado-based, family-owned electrical contractor specializing in high-voltage, renewable energy and commercial projects across the United States. With more than two decades of industry experience, Coslett has built a career defined by servant leadership, operatio[...]
Ryan Carter
Ryan Carter is president and CEO of 8z Real Estate, a Colorado-based residential real estate company recognized for its innovation, culture and agent-centered approach. Since joining 8z in 2016, Carter has advanced through multiple leadership roles, shaping the company’s growth and strengthening its position as a market leader in Col[...]
Holmes Murphy expands Colorado footprint with Denver office move
Holmes Murphy has relocated its Denver office to a larger space in the Denver Tech Center as the company continues to expand its presence in Colorado. The independent insurance brokerage, which is among the largest in the country, said the move reflects its growth in the region and its focus on creating a more collaborative an[...]
Coors and YoColorado launch retro winter collection
GOLDEN, Colo. — Coors Brewing Co. and YoColorado have announced a collaborative Winter 2025-26 collection that includes a limited-release retro ski powder suit, a custom cooler bag and a range of apparel and accessories celebrating the brands’ shared roots in Golden. The Coors Banquet x YoColorado collection will debut in mid[...]
Ski industry partnership strengthens mental resilience
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Three organizations in the outdoor recreation and safety community have launched a national initiative to strengthen the mental health and resilience of professional ski patrollers. National Ski Patrol, The Cody St. John Foundation and Responder Alliance have joined forces to provide stress awareness educatio[...]
Executives cite costs, taxes in corporate relocation trends
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Rising costs, tax burdens and competition for skilled workers are shaping where companies choose to move their headquarters, according to a new survey by the Boca Raton Office of Economic Development. The survey, conducted among more than 2,000 executives across the U.S. in industries such as technology, fin[...]
Wall Street slips as gold tops $4,000 amid AI frenzy
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street's record-breaking rally is running out of momentum on Tuesday after the price of gold topped $4,000 per ounce for the first time. The S&P 500 dipped 0.4% from its latest all-time high and was heading for its first loss in eight days The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 149 points, or 0.3%[...]
Atlas Real Estate
Atlas Real Estate is a full-service real estate firm specializing in property management, acquisitions and dispositions, asset management and brokerage. Founded with a mission to “uplift humanity through real estate,” the company manages more than $3.5 billion in assets and over 6,000 residential units across 17 markets. Since its[...]
Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric
Brothers Plumbing, Heating & Electric provides residential plumbing, HVAC and electrical repair and replacement services across the Denver metro area. For more than four decades, the company has emphasized integrity, service and a people-first culture, building a reputation for consistent care and technical expertise. Brothers[...]
Bluebird Branding
Bluebird Branding is a Colorado-based agency specializing in brand strategy, design and activation for startups and mid-market companies. Founded in 2015, the firm has spent the past decade helping more than 200 clients across industries, including healthcare, construction, consumer products and technology, define their identities an[...]
Continental Sausage, dba Charcutnuvo Organic and Natural Sausages
Charcutnuvo is a fourth-generation, family-owned sausage company blending European heritage with Colorado innovation. Founded on tradition and sustained through independence, the company is led by owner and chief executive officer Eric Gutknecht, who took over operations in 2003 after growing up in the business. His son, Alex, now wo[...]
Griffith Centers for Children
For more than a century, Griffith Centers for Children has provided services designed to support families and youth across Colorado. Today, the organization continues that mission by embracing innovation, collaboration and trauma-informed care. Griffith Centers has adopted several nationally recognized frameworks to guide its work[...]
Plumbline Services
Plumbline Services has grown into one of Colorado’s leading providers of plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical services, building a reputation for reliability, technical expertise and a strong community presence. The company’s history is rooted in delivering top-tier service while emphasizing values-driven leadership[...]
Ward Electric Company, Inc.
Founded in 2005 by Mike and Joyce Ward, Ward Electric Company, Inc. has grown from a small family business into a leading electrical contractor with a national reach. Headquartered in Longmont, the company began with three field employees and a six-unit fleet. Today, it employs more than 565 full-time staff and manages a fleet of ove[...]
West + Main expands Colorado presence with Front Range Collective
DENVER — NextHome Front Range has joined West + Main Homes and rebranded as the Front Range Collective team, strengthening West + Main’s presence in Fort Collins and Colorado Springs. The move brings additional resources for agents and expands the company’s locally owned footprint. Leaders from both organizations said the part[...]
The Economist: America’s greatness depends on quality information
This article appears in the Fall 2025 issue of ColoradoBiz under the headline: Greatness requires good information Before Julius Caesar defeated the Roman Republic and became emperor, he paused at the Rubicon River in northern Italy. The animosity between him and the ruling Roman Senate left him with little choice. When combined w[...]
The Picklr opens 50th pickleball club in Littleton
LITTLETON, Colo. — The Picklr, an indoor pickleball franchise, has opened its 50th location with a new club in Littleton. The milestone marks a significant achievement in the franchise industry, where fewer than half of systems ever reach 50 operating units. Company leaders said the expansion highlights the scalability of its[...]
Stephanie Hagan
Stephanie Hagan, Founder and CEO of The CRM Firm, has spent her career reshaping what it means to lead in software consulting. After starting out as an ERP project consultant, Stephanie found her true calling in CRM and Salesforce consulting, where she combined technical expertise with a passion for authentic leadership and inclusivi[...]
