Member Profile

Meet Bob Carrothers

Bob’s work… Executive coaching as a Vistage Chair with Vistage International.

When not working, he likes… being a father, husband and life-long learner, and enjoying the hiking trails, movies, traveling and socializing.

Bob is originally from… Denver CO, with some teen years in Friona, TX
and a graduate from… Texas Tech University.

Came back to Colorado… for family, the mountains and friends.

Bob’s family consists of… wife, Mary, a daughter and son, and two grandkids
who enjoy… the outdoors and traveling.

Most favorite books read are… Good to Great, True Alignment, 4 Disciplines of Execution
and the most recent book read is… The Prosperous Coach.

Bob’s favorite restaurant is… Izakaya.

At the end of his rainbow, there are… “thousands of people that are better off because I was here.”

Something you don’t know about me is… “I used to be a feedlot cowboy!”

Bob’s #1 goal for 2015… Bring at least 20 leaders into Vistage.

Meet Julie Mansfield

Julie’s work…a recruiter focused in the financial services and banking industries.

When not working…she plays tennis and golf, snow skiing and snowshoes, bikes and hikes and plays pickleball — anything sports-related and outdoors.
She is originally from…Aurora, CO;
A graduate of… University of Denver.

She stays in Colorado…for the outdoors, the climate and her family is here.
Julie’s family consists of…husband Mark, two sons (ages 28 and 25) and one daughter (25), enjoying everything sports/outdoor related;
and two Yorkies, Max and Charlie.
Most favorite book read is… The Red Tent.
Most recent book read is… A Year in Provence.
Her favorite restaurant is… Carmine’s.
At the end of Julie’s rainbow is… heaven.
Something you don’t know about Julie is… she is an advanced Pickleball player.
#1 goal for 2015 is… to finish my first year in my business highly profitable.

Meet Dan Giordano
Dan’s work…assisting clients with their business and personal income tax planning and these items affect their cash flow. Cash flow clearly dictates how a business can grow, reduce debt and create wealth for an owner through current cash flow and future sales of their business. Income tax returns for business and individuals are simply results of plans we’ve created together. Career satisfaction is achieved by witnessing clients achieve their dreams and working with a team of professionals to help our clients achieve their dreams.
When not working…he likes to spend time with my wife, fish competitions with my dad, fish with my son and spend relaxing time on our boat. In the fall I enjoy spending time with friends hunting and camping. Go to a great rock and roll, country or blues concert. Occasionally hit a golf ball, hopefully find it and enjoy the scenery and have a few laughs.
He is originally from…Denver, Colorado!;
A graduate of Colorado State University.
Colorado…for…ever. I have no plans of ever leaving Colorado. This is genuinely my home. I enjoy traveling to different cities but I’m always happy to come back home.
Dan’s family consists of…wife Jill, and a son named Garret who will be 21 in November; my folks reside in Trinidad, Colorado for their retirement years, who enjoy outdoors and family;
and pets Murphy, our yellow lab, and Wilma, our beagle/boxer mix who became displaced by hurricane Wilma, her namesake.
Most favorite books read are… anything which captures my interest at that time;
most recent book read is… Quiet Strength.
His favorite restaurant is… Los Dos Portrillos.
At the end of Dan’s rainbow is… always a pot of gold!
#1 goal for 2015 is…continue to be one of my client’s trusted advisors.

Meet Colleen Belak

Colleen’s work…a business attorney and work primarily on mergers and acquisitions, contracts, trademarks and copyrights.

When not working…she enjoys golf, reading, spending time with my husband, pets and friends.
She is originally from…South Dakota;
A graduate of… South Dakota State University and DU Law School.

She came to Colorado…for law school — and stayed.
Colleen’s family consists of…husband Joe; and two dogs and two cats (all rescues).
Current book reading is… Hawaii by James Michner (whew!).
Her favorite restaurant is… I can get it down to two: Jing and Little India.
At the end of Colleen’s rainbow is… a beach house in the tropics.

Meet Ron Jensen
Ron’s work…providing alternative solutions in telecom consulting.
When not working…he is playing golf and spending time with family.
He is originally from…Kankakee, Illinois;
A graduate of the Northern Illinois University.
He came to Colorado…for military service, then stayed  because he didn’t want to go back to Illinois!
Ron’s family consists of…wife, 3 kids and 5 grandkids, who enjoy soccer, fishing and family time…and one dog.
Most favorite books read are… Citizen Soldier, Think and Grow Rich;
most recent book read is… Lone Survivor.
His favorite restaurant is… Del Frisco’s.
At the end of Ron’s rainbow is… a pot of gold, happiness and health.
Something you don’t know about Ron is… coached a youth soccer team to nationals.
#1 goal for 2015 is…a hole-in-one, 10 new clients.

Meet Mike Butler

Mike’s work…helping businesses with their office furniture needs.
When not working…he enjoys golf, going to the movies, and eating out.
He is originally from…Charleston, South Carolina;
A graduate of… SWBTS in Fort Worth, TX.
He came to Colorado…for the people, the climate, the beauty and for opportunities.
Mike’s family consists of…wife Victoria, daughter Desiree, and sons Christian and Cameron…and two cats, Texie and Montana.
Most favorite books read are… anything from James Patterson;
most recent book read is… Lake House.
His favorite restaurant is… Ocean Prime.
At the end of Mike’s rainbow is… travel!
Something you don’t know about Mike is… he had a Grammy winning producer work with him and his band to cut an album.
#1 goal for 2015 is…merge with a major manufacturer and grow healthy as a company.

Meet Carey Madsen

Carey’s work…helping businesses build and protect their brands through messaging, content creation and distribution, and crisis communications.

When not working…she enjoys tennis, taking the kids to the park, cooking, and trying new restaurants (and especially those with kid’s menus!).
She is originally from…Englewood (now known as Centennial), Colorado;
A graduate of… University of Colorado (BS) and University of Denver (MBA).
She came to Colorado…from Nebraska as a baby–“almost” born here!
Carey’s family consists of…husband Dave, and two daughters, Lauren (7) and Emily (5), who enjoy skiing, doing anything outside, and cooking together…and various pets–dust bunnies!
Most favorite books read are… Secret Life of Bees, Bossy
Pants, and Cutting for Stone;
most recent book read is… The Light Between Oceans.
Her favorite restaurant is… could never have just one! She loves the restaurant scene, from old favorites to new places.
At the end of Carey’s rainbow is… wellness, peace and an organic vegetable garden.
#1 goal for 2015 is…business–find and maintain the sweet spot in workflow; personal–to work out at least 20 times per month.

Meet Anthony Lambatos
Anthony’s work…providing full service catering for more than 700 events per year, such as weddings, corporate parties and black tie galas for nonprofit organizations.
When not working…he enjoys skiing, road-biking, basketball, travel and watching sports.
He is originally from…Denver, Colorado;
A graduate of the University of Oregon.
He came to Colorado…to be home, for the sun, skiing and weather.
Anthony’s family consists of…wife April, and soon-to-be-born son (any day now!); April enjoys traveling to the beach and eating at awesome restaurants; and two cats – Lirpa (April spelled backwards) and Lamb.
Most favorite books read are… Start with Why, by Simon Sinek, Delivering Happiness, by Tony Hsieh;
most recent book read is… The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor.
His favorite restaurant is… Del Frisco’s.
At the end of Anthony’s rainbow is… another rainbow—life is about the journey, not the destination.
Something you don’t know about Anthony is…ran the 110-meter high hurdles in high school.
#1 goal for 2015 is…creating a great place to work at Footers Catering, and being a supportive husband to April as we welcome our first child into our family.

Name:  Carter Freeman

Title:  Managing Director, vcbo – provides companies with consulting solutions in the areas of finance, human resources, recruiting and IT. We have served over 2,000 clients nationwide with offices in Austin, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Houston and Seattle.

But when not working, I like to … (hobbies, activities) … hike, bike, go to the gym, watch old movies.

* I’m originally from … (home town) … Honolulu

and a graduate from … (school, university) … Montana State University and University of Colorado.

I came to/stayed in Colorado for … outdoor lifestyle!

* My family consists of … (spouse, significant other, kids, etc.) … Wife and two sons

who enjoy … (hobbies, activities) … dinner on the grill

and pet(s) … salt water fish.

* Most favorite book read is … Fire on the Mountain

and the most recent book I read is … Salt.

* My favorite restaurant is … Le Central.

* At the end of the rainbow, there is … peace and harmony.

* Something you don’t know about me is … I prefer to range and roam in wilderness, especially desert and mountains.

* My #1 goal for 2015 is … to run 4.5 miles in under 45 minutes.

Name:  Bill Magnusson

Title:  Associate, Berkshire Advisor Resource – helping clients to always have enough money, right when they need it the most, no matter what happens.

But when not working, I like to … (hobbies, activities) … drive my Studebaker Avanti, listen to vinyl from the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s, walk, and read, read, read.

* I’m originally from … (home town) … Rapid City, SD

and a graduate from … (school, university) … South Dakota State U.; Columbia University (New York), MBA.

I came to/stayed in Colorado for … wanted to come back out west; Denver had a bigger economy than Rapid City.

* My family consists of … (spouse, significant other, kids, etc.) … Wife Mary; twin sons Allen & Patrick, each college seniors (as of 8/15). Allen studies physics; Patrick, business analytics

who enjoy … (hobbies, activities) … Mary is an accomplished water color artist.

* Most favorite books read are … by McCullough, Wodehouse, and Bill Bryson,

and the most recent book I read is … Dead Wake, by Erik Larson.

* My favorite restaurant is … Table 6.  This was where my wife and I had our first date.

* At the end of the rainbow, there is … travel and grandkids.

* Something you don’t know about me is … I can tune a piano very well by ear, and repair it too.

* My #1 goal for 2015 is … Just keep ‘er goin’!!