2009 CRP Volunteer of the Year Sandy Ho, 2009 Chair-Elect Donna Williams, 2009 CRP of the Year Melissa DeSutter, 2009 Chair Scott Anderson, Honorary CRP member Councilwoman Jan Martin, and 2009 CRP Committee Member of the Year Delilah King
What is the Chamber Rising Professionals all about?
Chamber Rising Professionals is a dynamic group which offers a unique opportunity for young career-minded individuals to network, hone their business talents, volunteer their skills, work with a mentor and connect with professionals in the Colorado Springs community. JOIN TODAY!
Our Mission: To empower young professionals and future leaders of the Pikes Peak region through professional development, civic engagement, mentoring and networking.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
- Networking
- Community involvement
- Business opportunities
- Professional development
- Accessibility to decision-makers, elected officials and community leaders
- Ongoing educational opportunities
- Fun recreational activities
- Mentorship program
- Partnership/collaboration opportunities
- Sponsorship possibilities
| 2011 Chamber Rising Professionals Advisory Board | ||
| Name | Company | |
| Chair | Cyndi Parr | Community Outreach |
| Chair-Elect | Delilah King | Booz Allen Hamilton |
| Secretary | Keith Willschau | Colorado Technical University |
| Immediate Past Chair | Donna Nelson | Security Service Federal Credit Union |
| Professional Deve. | Geoff Lindquist | Susemihl, McDermott & Cowan |
| Civic Engagement | Chad Moynahan | NAI Highland, LLC |
| Spirit of the Season | Kelly Sheehan | Pikes Peak Credit Union |
| Mentoring | Cory Shultz | Air Academy Federal Credit Union |
| Membership | Lisa Abuso | Colorado Technical University |
| Marketing | Marc Tuzel | Art of Design |
| Recreation | Shawn Gullixson | AT&T |
| Staff | ||
| CRP Coordinator | Sandy Wenger | Chamber of Commerce |
| Professional Deve. | Rita Pantoya | Chamber of Commerce |
| Mentoring | Jessica McMullen | Chamber of Commerce |
| Recreation | Anna Whittaker | Chamber of Commerce |
| Sponsorships | Jen Furda | Chamber of Commerce |
The Chamber Rising Professionals are a business focused young business professionals group through the Chamber of Commerce. Our main focuses are on Professional Development, Civic Engagement, Mentoring and Networking. We hold an event once a month on each of these topics.
