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CEO of the Year 2023 Finalist: John Barry
Colorado is full of devoted entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech-savvy visionaries who are constantly taking the business world to new heights. It’s no secret that here, at ColoradoBiz, we love […]
Claudia Samuel — CEO of the Year Finalist 2022
Colorado is full of devoted entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech-savvy visionaries who are constantly taking the business world to new heights. It’s no secret that here, at ColoradoBiz, we love […]
Bill Henricks — CEO of the Year Finalist
Colorado is full of devoted entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech-savvy visionaries who are constantly taking the business world to new heights. It’s no secret that here, at ColoradoBiz, we love […]
Kristi Alford-Haarberg — CEO of the Year 2022 Finalist
Colorado is full of devoted entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech-savvy visionaries who are constantly taking the business world to new heights. It’s no secret that here, at ColoradoBiz, we love […]
Bart Valdez — CEO of the Year 2022 Finalist
Colorado is full of devoted entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech-savvy visionaries who are constantly taking the business world to new heights. It’s no secret that here, at ColoradoBiz, we love […]
Kelly Perkins’ quest to create clean skin care
Spinster Sisters gained a fast following with its lines of natural soaps with ingredients like lavender, pomegranate and oatmeal, and expanded into moisturizers, bath bombs and other products made at the company's "Microsoapery" in Golden. After a solid 2019, sales are up 70% in 2020 with a big uptick in hand sanitizer sales and the launch of a new mask spray.
Javier Alberto Soto and the Denver Foundation keep moving forward, even in tough times
After a flurry of grant-making, the foundation switched over to recovery mode, advocating for paid family leave, collaborating with Bonfils-Stanton Foundation on relief for artists and launching the Black Resilience in Colorado Fund to double down on racial equity. Soto and the Denver Foundation are committed to continued action in these tough times.
Lloyd Lewis’ advocacy inspires employees and customers alike
One of his first moves as CEO was to start hiring people with disabilities. arc is now one of the largest integrated employees in Colorado: 350 of 1,400 employees have intellectual disabilities. The move contributed to a big growth spurt.
Mike Dudick’s grand plans in Breckenridge
With 27,000 owners at four resorts and annual revenues north of $100 million, Breckenridge Grand Vacations is the largest year-round employer in Summit County, with a staff of 650, and a philanthropic anchor.
Kirsten Benefiel’s historic role in the security industry
Benefiel's "road map" charts a course to grow beyond traditional manned security into adjacent value-added services. HSS is broadening its technology portfolio. One new product, Spotlight, helps secure medical devices.
George Stafford’s venture into manufacturing satellites
Before the 2008 launch of Blue Canyon, Stafford and his co-founders thought the coming micro-satellite boom would be hampered by a lack of mass production. The company started making navigation and power systems, then began manufacturing entire satellites. Now, their new factory is projected to output about 20 satellites a month in the next two to three years.
Christoph Heinrich elevates the Denver Art Museum
Heinrich, 60, came to the Denver Art Museum as a curator of contemporary art in 2007 and stepped into the director role in 2010. He has since helped elevate the century-old institution by shepherding a number of gifts to the permanent collection.
