Chamber Board
John Osborn
President (Board Member since 2020)
When John started Ride - Need a Ride? his main goal was to serve the community and to be a very active part of the community. He has stayed true to that, and that desire has increased even more so over the company's tenure. His desire is to see the community and businesses thrive! He is always looking for and thinking of ways of how that thrive can happen, and practices that by participating in many community events and organizations
Karen Heydman
Past President (Board Member since 2019)
After commuting to Denver on the RTD for over 20 years, Karen had the realization that the only neighbors she knew were on the bus. Wanting to become more engaged in the community, she
left corporate world and became a mountain Realtor. Working with the Chamber has given her the opportunity to meet all of her neighbors from up and down the 285 Corridor! Karen’s time on the Chamber Board of Directors has been a great honor to her and she is looking forward to many years ahead volunteering for community events with the Chamber.
Mary Thuente
Treasurer (Board Member since 2020)
Mary is the owner of Conifer Physical Therapy. She is a Colorado native and moved to the Conifer area in 2010. Mary has been a practicing physical therapist for 20 years, and opened Conifer Physical Therapy in 2015. Mary is passionate about helping people both physically and emotionally, and is proud to be a member of the Conifer community. She and her family have always enjoyed the outdoor lifestyle that Colorado has to offer, and she enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and golfing. Mary also plays drums for her church worship team and enjoys gardening, quilting and dabbling in photography.
Lisa Feldman
Secretary (Board Member since 2019)
Page Turner Bookstore
Vivian Rosso
(Board Member since 2020)
Vivian has lived in the mountain community of Conifer and Bailey since 1987. Boy, has she seen some changes! Through the years she has enjoyed watching the area grow. As a natural networker, she finds it easy to meet new folks and loves making new connections. Vivian's current job is with Chimney Doctors of Colorado. She loves to brainstorm and share ideas and wants to help the community band together and thrive!
Mindy Hanson
(Board Member since 2021)
Vanessa Acree
(Board Member since 2021)
Vanessa and her husband are the owners of Morse Evergreen Auto Body and are honored to call themselves Colorado Natives. Vanessa was raised in Conifer and has worked in the community for about 22 years. They are now raising their two children in the same small town. They are lucky to be surrounded and supportive by Vanessa's parents, brother, sister-in-law and two nephews. Vanessa and her husband are often seen bouncing from lacrosse practice to the soccer fields and cheering on their nephews at baseball and taekwondo. In between sports they are off, camping, hiking, mountain biking, or taking a deep breath and enjoying life at a local restaurant with good friends and family.
Mike Thompson
(Board Member since 2021)
Mike Thompson is the owner of Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria in Conifer. After over a decade of running a highly successful web development and consulting business started at the age of 22, Mike decided it was time for a change of pace. In late 2016 after a trip to the Pacific Northwest, Mike decided to start a restaurant in Conifer with a focus on high-end craft beer and artisan, scratch-made food. In early 2017, Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria was launched to a very welcoming community. Both of these careers have given Mike a wealth of experience in management, team building, event organizing, and financial planning. Mike spends his free time snowboarding, offroading, camping, traveling, and refining his palette for everything the craft beer and food worlds have to offer.
Kristin Judy
(Board Member since 2021)
Kristin is a native from Conifer and graduated from Conifer High School in 2000. She is the “it girl” at Spectrum Electric, Ltd. where they sell, maintain and install Generac generators. Kristin joined the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce in 2014 and has been an active member ever since. She loves to network and volunteer whenever possible, especially if it involves pouring beer. CHEERS!
Not Pictured:
Tyler Coomes - Conifer Gutter Service and Best Awning Co.
Board Member since 2021
Dual Schneider - The Law Office of Dual C Schneider, LLC
Board Member since 2021
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Staff Members
Lori A Frease
Office Admin
Lori is a Colorado Native and moved to the Conifer area over 21 years ago with her husband, Dean and their three children. She has worked for non-profits for over 15 years, and loves working and volunteering in the community in which she lives. She has been involved in the Chamber as a volunteer and looks forward to getting to know all the members.
Kelly Flynn
Marketing Coordinator
Kelly moved to Colorado as a teen and has lived in the 285 corridor for over 12 years. Most of her career has been in sales, marketing and customer service and she has worked for, and volunteered with nonprofits in our community. She is enjoying her role with the Conifer Area Chamber of Commerce and looks forward to working with all of the members.