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My passion for this endeavor began after moving to Aspen in 1982 from Minnesota. I began my career at Aspen Sports, working for 8 years and familiarizing myself with the outdoor sports world. After embracing all that the Roaring Fork Valley had to offer in terms of the outdoors, I pursued a second career in Aspen’s industrious hospitality scene including working at Red Onion for 6 years as a bartender. While there, I began a custom furniture business and a painting business with a partner for the next 18 years, learning about the inner workings of the community, and also appreciating and observing the balance of people, flaura and fauna in our RFV environment. While semi-retired, I was witness to a wild land fire in Flagstaff that was situated near the highway close to town. As I saw flames, and people fleeing with minimal life possessions in their hands, I felt that something could be done to prevent these life-changing disasters. I am passionate about helping homeowners and firefighters with this cause. Noting the hazards that accom- pany a wild land fire, and the loss of possessions, animals, and memories, I looked at my background and hired a biochemist. This biochemist helped me develop my foam to come up with a safe-use formula. Ultimately, I received 3 patents. I believe my biode- gradable fire-resistant foam will be a great help to these homeowners, firefighters, businesses, and land owners to preserve and protect. My foam could save homes, memories, and thousands of gallons of water and lives.

Kent has over 25 years of experience as a business development leader and creative communications professional with apprecia- ble experience in maintaining a high standard of care and community relations. He has successfully run two marketing companies starting in the 90s. Kent has experience working with small and mid-market companies in Los Angeles and Ohio such as: The Kroger Co, Nationwide Arena, W.G. Grinder’s restaurant chain, The Ripe Choice Catering Co. and BankStock Group. Kent has managed account budgets in the multi-millions and has won numerous Addy Awards for print and online media programs. Kent is recognized for his ability to build strong organizational cohesiveness through a collaborative leadership style of developing trusting relationships with clients and for building positive and creative work environments. Since moving to Colorado’s Roaring Fork Val- ley, Kent has immersed himself in Aspen’s robust culture and sports industries, working for the Aspen Art Museum, Opera Gallery, Aspen XGames, and SkiCo. in addition to serving as a volunteer Firefighter and EMT for the Roaring Fork Fire Rescue. Kent has worked for many different organizations including the following: President and founding member of the Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Board member for the Ohio Small Business Council, and has most recently is the tennis coach for Basalt High School, and working with the Art Base.

Allison has dedicated her career to the vitality and nurturing of arts, medical, and think tank organizations, primarily through fund- raising and development efforts, along with particular emphasis on corporate sponsorships and events. Allison is adept at relation- ship building, and managing a level of quality and standards from the likes of C-Suite executives, ambassadors, Fortune 500 com- panies, and celebrities, while overseeing projects from conceptual at the top-level to the finest details. Allison’s career first led her to the arts world in London and New York beginning with an internship in the press office of Sotheby’s in London, followed by positions at arts institutions in New York including Forbes Magazine, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Metro- politan Museum of Art. This experience culminated in an invitation to join the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, founded and led by the Estée Lauder family, as Director of Development. After relocating jto the Roaring Fork Valley, Allison worked at the Aspen Institute and Aspen Art Museum and was inspired to launch her first company in 2017 to focus on the growth and flourishing of non-profits in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley and investing in the long-term vibrancy and prosperity of her hometown. Allison earned a BS in Organizational Communication, Learning and Design with three minors in Art History, Public Relations, and Adver- tising from Ithaca College.