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.

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Kennen Cohen | realtor

Your castle Real Estate

For more than 22 years, Denver real estate has been Kennen S. Cohen’s passion and life’s work. His resources, contacts, connections, knowledge and outstanding service ensure that you will find the home of your dreams. Born and raised in Denver, Kennen is dedicated to this laid-back city’s abundance and sustainability. He and his family own a historic Denver home in the Washington Park neighborhood.

He is active in many recreational and business organizations throughout the Denver-Metro area. With firsthand experience throughout Denver’s diverse make-up, he is a fountain of information about any listing’s neighborhood. Kennen chose to partner with Your Castle Real Estate for its managerial integrity, accurate market trend studies and segment tracking. These resources and his experience allow for time to both teach and speak on real estate throughout Colorado.

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.

LAURIE DAYTON | Senior Sales Manager

The Ritz-Carlton, Denver

TRACEY FELICIDADE JONES | founder & ceo

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 | PRESIDENT

Rocky Mountain Farmers 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.

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.

MARC PURVIs | vice president, mortgage lending

GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY

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.

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.