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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
2010 Chamber Rising Professionals Advisory Board
Name

 Company
Chair

 Donna Williams Security Service FCU
Chair-Elect

 Cyndi Parr Community Outreach
Secretary

 Delilah King Booz Allen Hamilton
Immediate Past Chair

 Scott Anderson Scott Anderson Agency, LLC
Professional Deve.

 Geoff Lindquist Susemihl, McDermott & Cowan
Civic Engagement

 Stephanie Schmuecker BKD, LLP
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

 John Gurka High Impact Promotions, Ltd.
Recreation

 Evelyn Spencer El Paso Corporation
Staff
Advisory/Civic/Spirit

 Sandy Wenger Chamber of Commerce
Professional Deve.

 Rita Pantoya Chamber of Commerce
Mentoring

 Jessica McMullen Chamber of Commerce
Membership

 Skot Greene Chamber of Commerce
Marketing

 Chris Hearn 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.