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Meet the Selection Committee: Ellen Shinkle

Ellen Shinkle is an educator, philanthropist, fitness professional and personal trainer from Mancos, and last year’s winner in the fitness category. Shinkle owns and operates Crossfit Cortez...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Andrea Avantaggio

Andrea Avantaggio is a part owner of the family-run Maria’s Bookshop on Main Avenue. Her husband, Peter Schultz, and their son Evan, help her balance the books, manage the store and organize...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Vivienne McIntyre

Vivienne McIntyre is the owner of Nifty Nanny, a child care business and app-based babysitting service in Durango. McIntyre was named the winner of the Emerging Award in 2019. She is a Fort ...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Lynn Urban

Lynn Urban is president and CEO of the local nonprofit United Way of Southwest Colorado. In her day to day, she works with other nonprofits and individuals to help residents build more stabl...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Rose Jergens

Rose Jergens is executive director of the Four Corners Child Advocacy Center in Cortez, and the 2019 recipient of the Outstanding Woman award. She serves families in Montezuma and Dolores co...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Jessika Buell

Jessika Buell is a local entrepreneur and business owner. In 2015, she started the app-based errand running company Lucky Services, where she manages 50 employees. Last summer, Buell expande...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Sharon Craig

Sharon Craig is the vice president for Ignacio Chamber of Commerce and represents the town on the La Plata Economic Development Alliance Board. She is also on the steering committee for the ...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk

Regina Lopez-Whiteskunk is a member of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and an advocate for animals and the environment. Born and raised in Towaoc, she attended school in Cortez and traveled to Mo...

DATE: Mar 13, 2020 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Pearl E. Casias

The first female chairwoman to serve on the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council, Pearl E. Casias recently completed her fourth term, but she still collaborates with the Ignacio community and ...

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Jessika Buell

Though she began her career as a teacher, Jessika Buell soon moved to sales and marketing. After nearly seven years in that role with Okland Construction, she launched her own app-based erra...

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Karen Sheek

Karen Sheek is a retired educator, former business owner, volunteer, mother of two and has been the mayor of Cortez since 2016, a role she sought after serving on the city council. She moved...

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

Meet the Selection Committee: Krii Black

While planning her wedding, Durango native and Fort Lewis College graduate Krii Black developed a passion for the wedding industry and became certified by the Association of Bridal Consultan...

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Women in Business

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