2025 General Session Speakers
Kerry Siggins - Conference Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, October 1st at 2:15 pm
Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge, a fast-growing, employee-owned manufacturing and technology company based in Colorado. In 2023, she was honored to be named EY Entrepreneur Of The Year and Colorado’s CEO of the Year. During her 17-year and counting tenure, she has led StoneAge through three major transitions while continuously building a dynamic culture where employees think and act like owners. To that effect, StoneAge is recognized as a top company to work for by Outside Magazine and Inc. Magazine.
Kerry loves helping others and that’s why she also love giving keynotes and hosting her podcast Reflect Forward. She is also a writer and contribute to Forbes, Entrepreneur, Authority Magazine, and BIC Magazine. Her blog is visited by thousands of readers each month, and her first book is titled The Ownership Mindset: A Handbook for Transforming Your Life and Leadership.
Mayor Aaron Brockett
Thursday, October 2nd at 9:00 am
Aaron and his wife Cherry moved to Boulder in 2003. They raised their two children here and ran a small software development firm together for 20 years. After serving for 5 years on the city's Planning Board, Aaron was first elected to the city council in 2015, became mayor in November of 2021 and won re-election in 2023 to become the first directly elected mayor in Boulder history. In his time on city council he has focused on climate change, housing, transportation, economic vitality, social justice, and how to make Boulder a more just, equitable, thriving, and inclusive city.
Dan Streeter
Thursday, October 2nd at 9:15 am & 10:30 am
Dan Streeter, CEO of Mission Fuel AI, helps corporations and chambers build online learning in half the time and cost using AI agentic solutions. An award-winning educator and national speaker, he equips leaders with practical AI tools to streamline work, strengthen communications, and deliver real results.
Rachel Beck
Thursday, October 2nd at 1:00 pm
Rachel Beck is the Colorado Chamber Foundation Executive Director.
Monique Thierry
Thursday, October 2nd at 1:00 pm
Monique Thierry is vice president of the Congressional and Public Affairs Southwest-South Central Regional office, which represents eight states. She leads the region’s efforts in developing and implementing a strategic agenda to strengthen operational initiatives and relationships with elected officials, chambers of commerce, member businesses, and associations.
Thierry collaborates with diverse communities within the region to cultivate long-term solutions. Accordingly, she works with entities, member organizations, and elected officials on pivotal policies and programs that are relevant to local and national solutions. This requires her to develop and maintain legislative, political, and grassroots resources that advance the U.S. Chamber’s public policy goals.
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Loren Furman
Thursday, October 2nd at 1:00 pm
Loren is the President & CEO of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Prior to becoming President, she served as the Chamber’s Senior Vice President of State & Federal Relations since 2008 and led the Chamber’s engagement on all State and Federal governmental issues that affect businesses statewide.
Loren moved to Colorado in 2005 from Florida where she worked in Florida politics for many years. In 2005, Loren served as the Legislative Director for the CO Department of Personnel & Administration and worked with the Governor’s Office and Legislature on state workforce issues. Prior to that time, Loren worked for the lobbying firm of Floridian Partners and lobbied many business and local government legislative and regulatory interests ranging from insurance, public safety, telecommunications, IT, business regulation and tort reform. Prior to that role, Loren worked as a Policy Analyst in the Majority Office of the Florida House of Representatives and worked closely with legislators to achieve House leadership priorities.
Keith Bailey
Thursday, October 2nd at 3:30 pm
Keith Bailey is the founder of Articulated Intelligence.
Breakout Sessions & Announcements
Scott Cook
Scott Cook
Scott Cook
Wednesday, October 1st, 2:00 pm
Opening Ceremony & Welcome
Scott is the President & CEO of the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce. He also serves as the CCA Board Chairman.
Lo Leeman
Scott Cook
Scott Cook
Thursday, October 2nd, 10:30 am
Break Out Session
Lauren "Lo" Leeman is the Director of Investor Relations at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, bringing over fifteen years of experience in membership growth, member engagement, and strategic fundraising. She leads efforts to ensure businesses gain maximum value from their Chamber investment,
Thursday, October 2nd, 10:30 am
Break Out Session
Lauren "Lo" Leeman is the Director of Investor Relations at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, bringing over fifteen years of experience in membership growth, member engagement, and strategic fundraising. She leads efforts to ensure businesses gain maximum value from their Chamber investment, fostering strategic partnerships that strengthen Colorado’s business climate. Before joining the Chamber, Lo advanced member engagement nationally with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), where she focused on strengthening policy engagement and expanding Board participation. Her expertise in building relationships and driving organizational impact positions her as a trusted advocate for Colorado businesses and a leader in investor relations.