Board of Directors
Our 2024 Board of Directors represents all aspects of the Chamber membership. We try to ensure that we have a diverse group of experts on our board who represent small business and larger businesses in the community. It is our Board’s expertise and advice that helps in shaping current and future plans for the Cherry Creek Chamber. The Board meets each month to review goals and membership to ensure that the Chamber stays on task. Annually the Board meets for a half day board retreat in which plans are set for the upcoming year.
Matt Fumuso, a Certified Financial Planner, is a managing partner of NewBridge Wealth Management, a planning-based team within UBS Financial Services. He specializes in working closely with business owners and those with complex financial needs, providing family office-like services to help clients achieve their financial goals while creating peace of mind. He has also developed an expertise in Socially Responsible Investment strategies and truly enjoys developing very deep relationships with the families with whom he works.
Hailing from New York, Matt spent 26 years on the east coast. He graduated from Boston College in 2007 and worked at AllianceBernstein Wealth Management in Manhattan for 4 years where he was actively involved in portfolio trading and sales support. His love for skiing and the outdoors brought him to Colorado and he began working for UBS in Boulder in 2011. While working, Matt completed the Leeds MBA program from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a focus in Sustainability in 2014.
Aside from working at UBS, Matt is the president of the Net Impact Chapter of Denver Professionals and is very active within the Sustainability community. He and his wife, Jen, love camping in Colorado and enjoying new experiences – from zip-lining in the canyons of the Dominican to hiking on glaciers in Iceland to swimming with sharks in Belize. They are having a blast raising their two daughters, Ada and Everlee, and are excited for what the future brings.
Marc Purvis is in the top 1% of residential mortgage loan originators in America! Marc's goal is to simplify the mortgage process for his customers and make the home loan process easy to navigate. He and his team thoroughly educate their borrowers throughout the mortgage transaction, so they fully understand their options and are happy with their chosen loan program. He also strives to get loans closed in record time. Marc graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science degree. Marc started his mortgage career a decade or two ago in Chicago, IL, and currently resides in Littleton, CO, with his wife, son, daughter, and lap dog. Community involvement is a very important part of Marc’s personal and professional life, having been involved with Boy Scouts of America, Chamber of Commerce, Chicago Cares, and DuPagePads.
STACY RILEY
FUSION LEGAL & TAX
After earning a B.A. in Psychology and spending a decade as a self-employed actor, print model, vocalist, and voice instructor, Stacy decided to pivot. Since 2019, she has enjoyed using her creative, strategic, and relationship building skills to bring greater market awareness to the many business services offered at Fusion Legal & Tax, where she is now the Head of Marketing and Business Development.
Though the arts are no longer Stacy’s full-time career, she still enjoys some on-camera acting here, lifestyle print modeling there, teaching voice to a much smaller roster, and moonlighting as a jazz vocalist for private events.
During her limited off-hours, you can find Stacy practicing her French, engrossed in the latest bingeworthy TV series, or (in the warmer months) exploring beautiful Colorado on a hike or a bike.
heather mccoy
Treasurer | cherry creek chamber
midfirst bank
Heather W. McCoy is currently a 1st Vice President of Commercial Lending at MidFirst Bank Colorado. She has been in the banking industry for over 18 years with experience in Operations, Retail, Lending, and Management. She graduated from DePauw University in 2003 with a degree in Economics and spent years in commercial lending administration at Mountain States Bank, UMB Bank, and Steele Street Bank & Trust (now known as MidFirst Bank). Currently, Heather’s responsibilities include production of new loan and deposit relationships and management of an existing loan and deposit portfolio. She completed her banking degree in 2018 from Pacific Coast Banking School at Washington University in Seattle, WA. In her community, Heather is active with Dress for Success Denver (former Chair of the Board), Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce (WOCC), and The Girls Athletic Leadership School (Annual Luncheon Committee & Scholarship Sponsor).
KristEn Brown
Rocky mountain shutters & shades
Kristen Brown is the owner of Rocky Mountain Shutters and Shades, along with her husband Quentin. Her dad began the company in 2003, and she and Quentin have been working alongside him since the beginning. They are proud to carry on the mission that began their company and still thrives today–serving the Denver community by helping clients and making sure that everyone is happy with their purchase and looks at their window coverings everyday with joy!
Outside of work, Kristen’s passion is their kids and family. They have two busy, active kids who enjoy soccer, art, animals and being outdoors. Kristen love being outside when she can—enjoying skiing in the winter and in the garden during the warm months, with their 13 chickens, 3 ducks, 2 cats, and 1 dog.
Tracey Felicidade Jones
Trace Brand Building LLC
Tracey is Trace Brand Building’s fearless leader and founder. She’s been around the FMCG and pharma block several times in her 20-years’ experience in sales and marketing. She held prestigious positions such as Customer Manager at Tiger Brands and Category Marketing Manager at Nestlé Professional before starting her agency. Ever the ambitious adventurer, Tracey has led Trace Brand Building to move to the US – to expand the business globally. She is also a keen cricket fan who loves socialising over a braai (BBQ) and music.
Eric Fullerton
Rocky Mountain Farmer’s Insurance
Originally from Northwest Montana, Eric has been living in Colorado for over 20 years, spending the bulk of his time in the Aspen area with a short stint in Alaska. He spent two decades in the ski and hospitality industry both as an entrepreneur and business development executive. During Covid, he moved his family back to Colorado and settled in the Virginia Vale neighborhood and acquired an insurance agency on the corner of Holly and Leetsdale.
Eric is the father of three young women who love the outdoors, the mountains, and taking selfies. He is an avid hunter, skier, gardener, and craftsman. When he isn’t making hot sauce or preparing a wild game meal with friends and family, you will find him volunteering for youth programs in the greater Denver area as a Commissioner with Boy Scouts of America. He and his team of insurance experts are passionate about helping others protect their family and assets without spending more than what is needed for good coverage.
esther lee leach
cherry creek fashion
Esther Lee Leach is the Publisher of Cherry Creek Fashion Magazine. She is also the founder of Cherry Creek Studios, a boutique photography, video, and content creation agency. Previously, Esther was the Director of Membership Development & Engagement at Clayton Members Club. She is on the Board of Directors for Cherry Arts and the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce.
Esther holds a Master of Arts degree in Fashion Journalism from the London College of Fashion and has experience as a journalist, fashion editor, television host, and film/television producer. She is an excellent communicator and public speaker and has extensive experience in communications, media relations, content strategy, and community building. From the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, Esther now lives in Denver, Colorado, after stints in San Francisco, New York, and London.
xavier lewis
trilogy financial
Xavier is a Colorado native that spent a brief stint away from home while attending Washburn University in Topeka, KS. During his tenure at Washburn, Xavier spent his time studying Finance and Business Management and was also a 4 year starting pitcher for the Ichabods baseball team. As an advisor, Xavier is focused on helping his clients create a sound financial foundation by understanding his clients’ current financial situation and will help support current and future goals for all that life can bring. Currently, Xavier lives in Denver and enjoys golfing, hiking and attending sporting events as well as all that Colorado outdoors have to offer.
JeSSEN GREGORy perko
RUDDY GREGORY, PLLC
Jessen L. Gregory, Esq., is an attorney with Ruddy Gregory, PLLC, a boutique law firm with offices in Cherry Creek, Denver, CO, and Washington, D.C.. Ms. Gregory has been practicing law since 2005 in California and Colorado and recently received her license to practice in Texas. She specializes in the areas of general corporate law, secured finance and real estate. Ms. Gregory's representative transactions include representation of business owners on the sale and buy-sides in purchase transactions from $1MM in enterprise value to $33MM, Series A and B rounds of investment for technology, construction, and real estate companies, and secured refinancing transactions on behalf of the consumer with large financial institutions as well as sizable private equity restructurings. Ms. Gregory lives in Denver, Colorado, and enjoys snowboarding, playing golf, and taking her two yellow labs on various Colorado and Wyoming adventures you.
leslie moore
Janus Henderson Investors
Leslie Moore is a native of Denver, having attended Holy Family High School and Metropolitan State University achieving a degree in Computer Science. After holding several positions across diverse industries, Leslie joined Janus Henderson Investors (JHI) in 2010 and has been with JHI for over 13 years, holding several positions within the Information Technology Department. Her strong professional skills in Workflow Applications, Business Process, Database Management, Business Process Design and Test Automation help her to achieve Software Developer Lead status in 2022.
Aside from her normal work responsibilities, Leslie is involved with several Employee Resource Groups within JHI. Including Veterans’ Network, Women in IT, Working Parents, APAC Global Network, Ethnic & Cultural Diversity Network and Seasoned Professionals. Outside of work she volunteers as the Secretary for the American Legion Auxiliary Post 178 and as a Wrangler with the Westernaires Equestrian program.
Leslie resides in Golden with her husband and their adopted rescue pup, Kira. When she’s not busy with work or volunteering, she enjoys yoga, pilates, hiking and playing golf. Her passion for travel has taken her to Ireland, Iceland, Europe, South America and Central America. With a goal to eventually visit all 7 continents!
gerald radetsky
radetsky design
Gerald Radetsky is a native of Denver, having attended Denver Public Schools, then the University of Colorado, Boulder, School of Architecture from which he graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. After working for several architectural firms in Denver, Gerald Radetsky established G P Radetsky Design Consultant, Inc., in February of 1976, to provide specialized, professional consultation for pre-architectural planning, long-range master planning, space planning, and interior and graphic design services to a wide range of clients for the past 44 years. The office has built its reputation on business interiors; however, the scope of services has grown to include retail, banking, medical & dental facilities and restaurant design as well as communications and graphic design. The size, variety and complexity of the clients has allowed GPR/DCI to mature within the industry. Taken in tandem with the size and varied experiences of the staff and professional consultants, a lively “team” interaction is created, producing highly personalized service within a working atmosphere that results in unique, cost-efficient solutions for the clients.
As a member of the Cherry Creek Chamber for over ten years, Gerald is excited to now serve on the Chamber Board of Directors. He has also been actively involved with the Construction Industry Networking Group (CING) for many years and serves as the Philanthropy Chair on their Board of Directors. As part of CING, he is heavily involved with the Home Builders Foundation of Metro Denver and participates in the annual HBF Blitz Build. This event builds ramps and remodels homes to make them accessible, to help build independence, provide opportunities and elevate lives for individuals and families with disabilities in our community.
Gerald lives in South Denver with his significant other of thirty years Kathy Hart, and their trusty Border Collie Kota!!
KATIE WAFer-gillberg
2023 chair | cherry creek chamber
HYDRATE IV BAR
Katie is a born and bred Denver native, with family roots extending through Colorado for five generations. For college, she veered of the family path by enrolling in Arizona State University — earning a business and communications degree by 2010.
Her lifelong passion for health and wellness led her to a post-grad career in medical sales, while also living a lifelong dream as a Denver Broncos Cheerleader for two seasons, 11-12 and 12-13. During that time, she traveled to Las Vegas for work conferences often. And, that’s when she was first introduced to IV therapy.
In 2016, Hydrate IV Bar’s first location opened in Denver’s Bonnie Brae neighborhood, with a menu of services for illness, wellness, recovery, and beauty. Hydrate IV Bar caught on quickly in the Denver market, largely set apart for its ability to provide services in a restorative, spa-like atmosphere while still maintaining the professionalism of a more traditional clinic. Since then, Hydrate IV Bar has opened three more locations in Colorado — in the Highlands (Denver), in Cherry Creek (Denver), and in Boulder. They’ve been recognized by almost every local news network and publication in the area, from The Denver Post to Denver 7 News. Because of Team Hydrate’s commitment to the communities that they serve, they’ve also garnered several awards including Cherry Creek Chamber’s Business of the Year in 2017 and MindBody visionary award in 2018 and 2019.
When Katie isn’t working, she’s still always on the go. She serves on the board of the Cherry Creek Chamber, the Highland Merchants Association and the Butterfly Children Fund. In her spare time, she likes to travel, spend time with her big family, stay active, and enjoy the Colorado outdoors — snowboarding in the winter, camping in the summer and always getting an IV in between.
Christine Des Enfants has been the Executive Director of the Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce since October 2007. Her background includes working in sales and distribution in the publishing world for Time Inc. and Conde Nast Publications as well as owning an IT Business and a Travel Triathlon business. Between the world of corporate and private business, she developed a passion for helping small businesses succeed. The combination of connecting and educating companies in the Cherry Creek Community has driven this boutique chamber to be a very successful and welcoming organization under her direction.