Chamber Ambassadors

Our Ambassadors are the face of the Cherry Creek Chamber. They are our hosts at every event. They greet members, help staff with check-in, volunteer at the Chamber offices, and make sure guests and members alike feel welcome at all events. If you are a new member, make sure to introduce yourself to one of these Ambassadors. They will get you “up to speed” with introductions and regarding your chamber membership quickly.

 
 

jessica rickert | owner and life coach

Jessica Rickert Coaching

Jessica Rickert is a life coach and owner of Jessica Rickert Coaching.  She is a former educator and coach who shifted her career to life coaching focused on women. Through coaching, Jessica empowers women by giving them tools and guidance to help them make a change or reach a goal enabling them to live their best life. 

 She uses her experience of coaching educators to coach females from all walks of life.  Through her coaching, Jessica empowers her clients to take control and make the necessary changes to live a more fulfilled life.  

Jessica has been trained in cognitive coaching and uses methods that help clients reach solutions independently, so they are investing in themselves and learning how to improve their lives.  

She took time to set goals, develop new habits, and implement plans which resulted in living a more fulfilled life.  Now, she enjoys supporting women on their journey to build a better, more desirable life for themselves. Women are always giving, it's just a part of their DNA. Jessica loves helping them invest in and take time for themselves, and being a part of a journey where they can move from feeling anxious, insecure, or worn down to confident, happy, and competent.  

Jessica is a Colorado native who loves all things Colorado!  Being outside with family and friends—walking, bicycling, skiing, playing volleyball—are her favorite activities. She also enjoys traveling to the mountains and the beach.

Melissa bowman | Mortgage Sales Manager & Loan Officer

Westerra Credit Union

Melissa Bowman has over 20 years of experience in the mortgage industry, which allows her to bring a high level of expertise to every loan she provides. She describes herself as very patient, wanting to make sure that each member feels they get the time and care they deserve to have their questions answered and to be comfortable with the lending process. Her goal is always to work with people again and again and to earn their trust! A busy mom of two, Melissa loves hiking, music, and giving back.

Madi garcia | founder

Professional Storytelling, Denver

Madi Garcia is the founder of Professional Storytelling, a Denver-based creative agency specializing in bringing stories to life through photography, videography, social media management and more. Passionate about storytelling, Madi excels in building and managing online communities across platforms. Her leadership in team management and expertise in video content creation effectively enhance brand presence and drive engagement. With a keen ability to capture authentic moments, Madi empowers individuals and businesses to connect with their audiences by transforming their stories into compelling visual content.

Claire Lardizabal Moser

Clayton Members Club & Hotel

Claire Lardizabal Moser is an events & marketing guru with a background in all things lifestyle, hospitality, and magazines. She directs the membership events calendar at Clayton and programs special events tailored just for the Club’s members. She enjoys meeting like-minded professionals in Cherry Creek and loves to collaborate and look for ways to uplift and advance the community. When she’s not in the neighborhood, she loves to try new restaurants, explore the mountains, and spend time with her husband.

Madi Garcia is the founder of Professional Storytelling, a Denver-based creative agency specializing in bringing stories to life through photography, videography, social media management and more. Passionate about storytelling, Madi excels in building and managing online communities across platforms. Her leadership in team management and expertise in video content creation effectively enhance brand presence and drive engagement. With a keen ability to capture authentic moments, Madi empowers individuals and businesses to connect with their audiences by transforming their stories into compelling visual content.

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.

I've been a part of the Rocky Mountain Shutters, Shades & Closets family. I'm incredibly proud to have stepped into the role of business owner in 2020, and since then, we've had the exciting opportunity to expand by welcoming Colorado Space Solutions into our fold in 2024.

At Rocky Mountain Shutters, Shades & Closets, we're passionate about offering the exceptional quality of Hunter Douglas Window Treatments and providing the very best in custom interior storage solutions.

My goal as a leader is to cultivate a team that is not only the best in what they do but also deeply proud of the work they accomplish. With three convenient store locations, we're delighted to connect with our clients and truly enjoy being an active and engaged part of each of the wonderful communities that surround us. I'm looking forward to connecting with you all!

brian mcdermott | vice president, emerging Middle Market – Colorado

BMO

Brian McDermott is a Denver Native, and his entire immediate family all reside just 10 min away from Cherry Creek in the Lowry Neighborhood. Brian is a Commercial Banker at BMO Bank in the Emerging Middle Market Group where he evaluates and recommends the approval of commercial customer applications for new business Loans and extensions of credit. Over the course of his career, Mr. McDermott has specialized in commercial real estate and equipment lending, in addition to lines of credit for working capital and operating expenses for small business owners. Brian has successfully closed hundreds of millions in commercial real estate and equipment loans with a focus in the retail, legal, medical, and manufacturing fields.

Specialties: Small business lending. Equipment and owner occupied commercial real estate.