Greg Thompson kept finding himself hitting the ceiling and feeling boxed in professionally, but eventually he punched up and through — finding success and personal fulfillment in massage therapy.
The title of executive chef for Weidner Field — home of Switchbacks FC — could seem unusual at first blush. But sports fans who think stadium food is all hamburgers and nachos are forgetting that corporate boxes and special events call for a more sophisticated hand.
To the uninitiated, it might seem unusual that a Colorado Springs Utilities employee won Partner of the Year, awarded by the Colorado State Forest Service. But Eric Howell’s dual titles of forest program manager for the Watershed Planning Section, and deputy administrator of the Colorado Spr…
On May 17, 1994, John Register was training in Hays, Kansas to try out for the 1996 U.S. Olympic team for track and field.
Colorado Springs educator, musician and innovator Linda Weise is walking in the footsteps of the late Fred Rogers with her Rocky Mountain PBS television show, Simple Gift Series.
Tyler Burley is a Colorado Springs native, and now he’s helping to light up the city in which he was born.
Katrina “Kat” Miller-Stevens spent her young life moving frequently, as the daughter of a political science professor who taught at colleges and universities in Arkansas, Illinois, Wyoming and Utah. Following in her father’s footsteps, Miller-Stevens is an associate professor with Colorado C…
Adopted at birth by a white family in Minnesota, Brittany Nash struggled to find her roots in Black culture for much of her young life. She describes her childhood as one colored by loss of identity and a yearning to belong.
Abragail Kappel worked in evening news production in laid back Grand Junction, and in bustling Albany, New York, before settling in Colorado Springs in 2016. Journalism was one of her first passions, Kappel says, but she’s starting a new chapter. This week, she’s taking on the role of market…
Barry Brown never intended his window coverings franchise to be a test bed for a UCCS business mentoring program. In fact, he never meant to be a franchise owner in the home design world at all. Brown, a UCCS graduate and Army veteran, ran Barry Brown Photography in Colorado Springs for a de…
Juliet Miles fled her home in Uganda at 15, with her mother, two sisters, two brothers, one suitcase and hopes for a better life in California.
Once Mike Preisler had wrestled enough bears, he turned his sights to other adventures.
After traveling across four continents to 11 countries in 11 months, Jennifer Denman is certain of one truth: Food is the throughline that connects people of different cultures and backgrounds. On a mission trip in 2009, Denman traveled from Switzerland to South Africa to the Dominican Repub…
As a personal trainer, Julien Stoutt’s not short on credentials — or the wins that come from years of exceptionally hard work. He’s a three-time world record holder with the International Powerlifting Association for the deadlift, squat and total.
Adam Roberts believes that recognizing the mind and body as two parts of the same system is one of the keys to overall health.
At 25, Doug Palmer is the deputy director of regional partnership at El Pomar Foundation, which provides grants for arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, and health and human services.
Alexandra Poelstra is a jack of all trades, and that’s been the heart of her business from the start.
Adrienne Tuck has always had an eye on the importance of revitalizing cities and building strong downtown spaces.
Ethan Everhart is on a mission to foster the “unconscious, unspoken” bond between the audience and the actors in the world of theater.
If you’re a new employer in the Colorado Springs business community, Emma Mitchell can help you find your place.
The Caffeinated Cow is quickly becoming a multigenerational family business.
Jeanette Falu-Bishop has a drive to help others — particularly wounded veterans. She says she “fights for the little guy” and it’s always been that way.
Harrison Hunter’s on a mission to build better lives for the people around him, and to make more inclusive paths into the world of finance.
Cory Liese started The Squeaky Cleaning Company in December — but unofficially, she’s been in the cleaning business more than a decade.
When Elena Salinas moved from Aurora to Colorado Springs in 2016, she became a stay-at-home mom — and faced some unexpected realities.
Right now, Reggie Ash is striving to keep U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs, where military leaders say it belongs. But throughout his decades-long career, he’s also founded a military academy, led troops safely home from Afghanistan and served as a commanding officer to squadrons that …
Kim Stewart is a good listener. That’s critical to building a positive business culture that promotes diversity and inclusion, she says, and it’s a skill she’s sharing with fellow entrepreneurs through her new practice, Athena Coaching and Consulting.
L’Aura Williams thinks of herself and her husband, master goldsmith Lane Williams, as two parts that complement each other.
When Monse Hines moved to Colorado Springs almost a decade ago, she couldn’t find authentic food from her homeland, El Salvador.
In the days before cooking shows proliferated on TV, enticing everyone to explore the culinary arts, Sam Eppley opened Sparrow Hawk Cookware in downtown Colorado Springs.
Rion Evans came to stand-up comedy “organically” — not by lining up for open mics, but as a DJ and doorman at a Los Angeles comedy club.
A transformational coach and author, Amber Turner strives to help people move from unconscious to conscious mindsets so they can become the best version of themselves.
Jessi Summers has a passion for helping others, particularly those with disabilities. As the administrative aide for Councilwoman Yolanda Avila, she goes by the nickname “Eyeballs.”
For Joshua Aldarondo, baking is more than a career — it’s a lifelong learning opportunity. The owner and operator of Delicias Bakery says he’d keep baking even if he wasn’t getting paid.
Registered dietitian Jenna Moore knows what it’s like to be on both sides of the issue when it comes to nutrition.
Dying is a sacred journey, Dawn Darvalics says, and she’s passionate about providing the best end-of-life care for patients.
For Dre Wheaton, a picture is about more than just looks.
Ernest Williams was practically born in the kitchen.
For a counselor to be successful, Teresa Barnes says, they need two things: painful experiences and proper education.
Joshua Stensrud sees a bright future for Legacy Bank, but he started with the bank at a particularly dark moment in the financial world — and right after he and his wife were hit hard by the 2008 financial crisis.
From the flashy excess of Las Vegas to small rural communities in Uganda, think of an entrepreneurial endeavor somewhere in the world and Jake Eichengreen has likely been there, done that.
