Kevin Hougen
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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. |
George Peck
Vice President, Public Affairs and Operations
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George joined the Chamber as Vice President in 2000. His background is primarily in Public Relations and Marketing, a field in which he has held several senior positions in the military, development and healthcare. At the Chamber, George is the lead for most of the Chamber’s working committees including Government Affairs & Education, Business for the Arts, Transportation and the Defense Council. He also is Senior Editor for the Chamber newsletter, Impact, backs up Kevin with the Chamber Foundation, is the resident IT guy and generally serves as the Chamber utility man. Best of all, he’s very enthusiastic about the Chamber and what it can do for its members – just ask him!
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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. |
Naomi Colwell
Director of Marketing
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Naomi, who joined the staff in 1999, focuses on communications to members through emails and the website. She is also the primary planner for the Annual Awards Banquet, helps with other event planning and serves as the Chamber liaison for the Women in Business Committee and the Events Connection Committee. In addition, she works on the Visitor Promotion Board for the City of Aurora to promote tourism in the area.
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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. |
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. |
Stephanie McDonnell
Administration
Director
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Stephanie handles all administrative duties for The Chamber and the Chamber Foundation, this includes being the staff liaison to the Board of Directors for The Chamber and The Chamber Foundation, as well as the Safety Committee.
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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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Janice Cooper
Secretary
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Serving at the front desk, Janice is the initial point of contact for everyone that visits our office or calls for information. She assists with nearly every event, keeps the office looking presentable, is master of the informational flyer and is particularly adept at answering those strange phone calls with good humor and understanding. |
