Government Affairs Council

Establishing Priorities

The Government Affairs Council helps identify and influence Chamber & EDC legislative priorities. Members represent a cross-section of sectors, including construction, real estate, and restaurants, to name three. During the state legislative session, members meet weekly to discuss initiatives and gain perspectives from stakeholders.

Government Affairs Council
Events

Government Affairs Council

Government Affairs Council

Voting Members:

Creed Spillane | Quantum Residential Group, LLC
SherryLynn Boyles (Vice Chair) | Joint Initiatives
Gary Amella | Comcast
Clarissa Arrellano-Thomas | Pikes Peak Association of Realtors
Kyle Blakely | Blakely + Company
Sarah Brittain Jack | Sarah B. Jack and Associates
Justin Burns | Quantum Commercial Group
Blair Carter | Sherman and Howard
Ann Cesare | UCHealth
Jen Furda |University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Rodney Gullatte | Firma IT Solutions
Gabrielle Heltzel | O’Neil Group
Mike Hockett | W.E. O’Neil Construction
Dan Hodges | Colorado Springs Utilities
Guillermo Lambarri | AT&T
Kelly Leaverton | Innovaflex Foundry
Dr. Marvin Lee | PureLee Redefined Med Spa
Ruth Marks | Mountain View Electric Association
Lane Meidinger | Microchip
Nicole Milo | CommonSpirit Health
Laura Nelson | Apartment Association of Southern Colorado
Marla Novak | Housing and Building Association
Ray Nunn | Nunn Construction Inc.
Doug Price | Visit Colorado Springs
Tim Seibert | Nor’Wood Construction
Forrest Senti | Intelligent Payload Solutions
Chris Whiseant | Northwestern Mutual
Austin Wilson-Bradley | Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

Ex-Officio

Sallie Clark | City of Colorado Springs
Jill Gaebler | Pikes Peak Housing Network
David Kenney | Manufacturers Alliance of Colorado
Ryan Parsell | El Paso County
Jared Verner | Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments
Brian Wortinger | Military Affairs Council

Events

Events

Join the Conversation Keeping Colorado Springs Businesses Strong

Chamber & EDC legislative events provide opportunities for local business professionals to learn about policy and regulatory work, as well as share your voice and business expertise. Local, state, and federal elected officials are invited and participate.