Kevin Hougen
President/CEO
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Kevin has been with Aurora Chamber of Commerce since 1996. Originally the vice president of sales, Kevin became the president and CEO of the Chamber in 1999. Kevin brings years of experience of improving business along with his support in helping grow the city of Aurora from a suburb to one of the largest growing cities in the State of Colorado.
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George Peck
Vice President, Public Affairs and Operations
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George a retired Lt. Col. with the US Air Force came to the Chamber in 2000. George is instrumental in leading several committees within the Chamber. From Arts, Education, Defense, Governmental Issues and several more, George is also the esteemed leader of a Tips & Leads group and Workforce Development. George's enthusiasm for the Chamber and members of the Chamber is immeasurable.
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Kimberly Curtis
Leadership Director
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Kimberly, the employee with the most years at the Chamber also has the most successful program too. The Leadership Aurora program has been in existence for over 20 years and because of Kimberly's guidance, always has a waiting list of interested participants. Kimberly often guides staff in positive directions and lends knowledge and wisdom that is usually unheard of in Chamber business.
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Naomi Colwell
Director of Marketing
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Naomi, who joined the staff in 1999, focuses on communications to members through monthly newsletters, emails and the website. In addition to planning events and seminars, Naomi also works on the Visitor Promotion Board for the City of Aurora to promote tourism.
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Paul Rosenberg
VP Membership Development
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Paul has been with the Chamber since 1995,and became Vice President of Membership in 1999. While increasing and developing the membership at the Chamber, Paul directs a Tips & Leads Group, too. Paul is involved in several community committees and business orientated organizations, to help the membership succeed.
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Marci Maxwell
Membership Director
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Marci joined the Chamber in 2004 to assist in the huge growth that the eastern metro area has seen, Marci works to increase membership to the Chamber, assist the ambassador group and direct a Tips & Leads group. Always the creative one, Marci took the Membership Drive and developed it to become the most successful that the Chamber has ever had.
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Mary Beth Sharp
Membership Development
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Mary Beth works in developing the membership and also directs the newest tips and leads group. Mary Beth, dedicated to providing customer service and membership development, also commits a lot of time to the membership drive every year.
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Stephanie McDonnell
Administration
Director
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Stephanie serves as staff liaison to the Board for Directors, the Chamber Foundation Board and the Safety Committee. She is the lead bookkeeper for the Chamber and the Foundation and has become a certified event planner.
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Debbie Lynch
Special Events
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Debbie considered retirement, but found a niche within the Chamber. Debbie is a huge asset in helping the Chamber with legislative and special government issues.
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Trisha Rose
Administrative Assistant
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Trisha, the most recent addition to the staff is the most important. As the director of first impressions, Trisha is the front line and point of contact initially for everyone that comes to the office or calls.
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