The Opportunity Coalition Speaker Series Featured Speakers: Don Childears President & CEO of The Colorado Banker's Association
KOGER L. Propst President of Anb Bank & Sturm Financial
DAVE Baker Coo of 1st Bank
Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 5 — 7pm MDT
The Innovation Pavilion Denver Tech Center 9200 E. Mineral Ave Centennial, Co 80112
About The Opportunity Coalition Speaker SERIES
The Opportunity Coalition Speaker Series features a different Guest Speaker every month and will provide attendees with… Show more the rare opportunity to glean wisdom and insights from Colorado’s most influential and accomplished business, academic, legal, and political leaders and entrepreneurs. For more information on The Opportunity Coalition, visit: www.OpportunityCoalition.com
We look forward to seeing you at these special Speaker Series and networking events. Together, we can build bridges between business, entrepreneurs, legal, political, and non-profits throughout Colorado to improve our State.
COST: $20 per Person per Event. Note: 50% of this cost will be contributed directly to Opportunity Coalition’s new Opportunity Scholarship Program, which has been created to assist Colorado’s citizens in all stages of career development and education with individual grants. For more information, to submit a candidate or organization for consideration, or to apply for this opportunity please click here. The recipients of these scholarships will be announced at each OC Event.
MORE About This Evening's Featured Guest Speaker
Don Childears - President & CEO of The Colorado Banker's Association
President/CEO of the Colorado Bankers Association, Don Childears has served Cba since 1975, preceded by legislative and campaign work for a Congressman. He’s completed his Juris Doctor from University of Denver College of Law, and Bsba from Colorado State University, where he was student body president. Community activities vary including: First Amendment Council, Referenda C & D Finance Committee, Civil Justice League, Governor’s Y2K TF, Kids Voting, Housing Council, two graduate schools of banking, and political activities and campaigns. Business activities include Aba BankPac, Colorado Competitive Council Steering Committee, BancInsure, a publishing company, a network predating the internet, and a burglar alarm company. He frequently speaks (NBC Nightly News, ABA’s Annual Convention) and teaches government, political influence, and banking. Numerous awards include a Special Tribute by U.S. Senator Allard. He’s from Saguache (rural Colorado town) and is married to Linda, President of the Daniels Fund ($1.1B charitable foundation) and previous President of the Young Americans Bank (youth financial literacy pioneer) in Denver.
KOGER L. Propst - President of Anb Bank and Sturm FINANCIAL
As president of Anb Bank, Koger Propst brings more than 30 years of experience in community banking with a focus on creating alignments that allow the bank, its employees and its customers to achieve mutual goals. He leads Anb Bank with a firm belief in the power of independent banking and its ability to help enhance lives and communities. For ANB’s customers, that means truly getting to know their personal and business needs at the root level and delivering exceptional, personalized service and quality products that enhance their lives.
Koger has spent his career with Colorado banks. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration.
Remaining active in the communities where he lives, Koger serves in board roles with a number of community organizations and leadership roles with state banking organizations.
DAVE Baker - Coo of First BANK
Dave currently serves as the president of FirstBank in Lakewood, Colorado. During his 31-year career at FirstBank, Dave has served in a variety of positions, including executive vice president of FirstBank Holding Company and Chief Operating Officer. He was named President of FirstBank in 2010 and continues to serve as Chief Operating Officer of FirstBank Holding Company. In addition to his work at FirstBank, Dave is on the board of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Mile High United Way. He also serves as a trustee for the University of Colorado Foundation and on the University of Colorado Denver Business School Advisory Board. In addition, Dave and his wife, Laura, serve as the chairs for the University of Colorado Denver Creating Futures Capital Campaign. Previously, Dave has chaired Rocky Mountain Junior Achievement, the Colorado Bankers Association, and the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.
Dave earned a degree in business from the University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado and a graduate degree from the Pacific Coast Banking School.
ABOUT The Opportunity COALITION
The Opportunity Coalition ( www.opportunitycoalition.com ) is a Colorado nonprofit social welfare organization operating pursuant to Irc 501(c)(4) that is specifically designed and actively managed to promote and facilitate a business-friendly environment that encourages free enterprise, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. Its intent is to create more opportunity, quality employment, and connections for Colorado's citizens.
The Opportunity Coalition is for business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, influencers, thought leaders, public servants, and concerned citizens. The Opportunity Coalition strives to provide its Members with the platform, resources, and benefits they need to succeed.
We encourage you to RSVP today!
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