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The Power of Real Connection
“The Board of Advisors is a level of connection and depth that is very hard to find in a business setting.”
“At my company, I’ve had no turnover, an increase in productivity, and my overall confidence has improved by my participation on the board.”
“You can do well and do good at the same time. The board reinforces this with actions and ideas I use in my business.”
The CiviCO//CTLF Team
![DJ Whetter](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DJ-headshot.jpg)
DJ Whetter
CEO
![Leslie Townsend](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Untitled-design-3.png)
Leslie Townsend
Programs & Operations Director
![Lindy Lieg](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Headshot-2022-e1673548816756.jpg)
Lindy Lieg
Member Services Specialist
![Marty Hyde](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Marty-e1619737285148.jpg)
Marty Hyde
Program Coordinator
Board of Advisors (Private Sector)
Our Board of Advisors is integral to our success, and we’re grateful for the support of so many amazing Colorado companies and organizations. As proven leaders who exemplify our values, our board members are co-creating the future of business alongside us.
![DJ Whetter](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DJ-headshot.jpg)
DJ Whetter
CEO - CiviCO//CTLF
![Alex Hodgkin](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hodgkin-29.jpg)
Alex Hodgkin
Entrepreneur in Residence, Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
![Bob Neuman](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1516235011355.jpg)
Bob Neuman
Partner - BBSI
![Christopher Leach](https://ctlf.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BOA_-Christopher-Leach-400x400-1.jpg)
Christopher Leach
CEO - Contract Furnishings
![Dan Bruder](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1584292677337.jpg)
Dan Bruder
CEO - Blendification
![David Kendall](https://ctlf.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BOA_David-Kendall-400x400-1.jpg)
David Kendall
Founder, Attorney & CEO - Bold Legal LLC
![David Hughes](https://ctlf.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BOA_David-Hughes-400x400-1.jpg)
David Hughes
President - BCER Engineering
![Doug Sparks](https://ctlf.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BOA_Doug-Sparks-400x400-1.jpg)
Doug Sparks
Founder & Manager - BridgePoint LLC
![Ed Schenkein](https://ctlf.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BOA-Ed-Schenkein-400x400-1.jpg)
Ed Schenkein
Denver Lead Partner - SingerLewak
![Greg Greenwood](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1600018386842.jpg)
Greg Greenwood
CEO - Wish For Wheels
![Jaclyn Gruber](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Jaclyn-Gruber.jpg)
Jaclyn Gruber
Founder & CEO - Ivy
![Lauren Karagozian](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Lauren-Headshot-2023-1.jpg)
Lauren Karagozian
Colorado Market President - IMA Corporation
![Matt Emerson](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Matt-Emerson-square.jpeg)
Matt Emerson
CEO - AVFX
![Matt Teeters](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Matt-Teeters-e1678709001332.png)
Matt Teeters
Regional President - Alpine Bank
![Robert Doore ("Rides at the door")](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1687972779282.jpg)
Robert Doore ("Rides at the door")
CEO & President - Chief Mountain Sports and Consulting, LLC
![Stephanie Knight](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Stephanie-Knight-headshot.png)
Stephanie Knight
CEO - Colorado Inclusive Economy
![Tom Lee](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lee_Tom_high-res_casual_color-e1685550010946.jpg)
Tom Lee
Executive Managing Director - Newmark
![Xan Pearson](https://ctlf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Xans-new-HS-e1683314723463.jpeg)
Xan Pearson
CEO Emeritus - CTLF & Chair of Board of Advisors
Thank You to Our Generous Board of Advisors
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