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:

Marla Novak (Chair) | Housing and Building Association
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
Ann Cesare | UCHealth
Kent Fortune | Spark and Soar
Jen Furda |University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Rodney Gullatte | Firma IT Solutions
Seth Harvey | Bluestaq
Mike Hockett | W.E. O’Neil Construction
Dan Hodges | Colorado Springs Utilities
Ryan Klein | Sherman and Howard
Guillermo Lambarri |AT&T
Dr. Marvin Lee | PureLee Redefined Med Spa
April Lynch | Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care
Ruth Marks | Mountain View Electric Association
Lane Meidinger | Microchip
Nicole Milo | CommonSpirit Health
Laura Nelson | Apartment Association of Southern Colorado
Ray Nunn | Nunn Construction Inc.
Doug Price | Visit Colorado Springs
Tim Seibert | Nor’Wood Construction
Forrest Senti | Intelligent Payload Solutions
Creed Spillane | Quantum Residential Group, LLC
Mackenzie Tamayo | The O’Neil Group
Kevin Walker | Walker Schooler District Managers
Austin Wilson-Bradley | Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs

Ex-Officio

Sallie Clark | City of Colorado Springs
Jill Gaebler | Pikes Peak Housing Network
Ryan Parsell | El Paso County
Jared Verner | Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments

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.

Upcoming 2024 Chamber & EDC Annual Legislative Events

September 10 — State of the City with the Mayor of Colorado Springs
September 15-18 — D.C. Fly-In
December 4 — Legislative Roundtable
Throughout the year — Ballot Review, Input Sessions, Town Halls

Upcoming 2025 Chamber & EDC Annual Legislative Events

TBD — State of the Region with the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners
TBD — State of the State with the Governor of Colorado

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