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Ryan Cruz is a 24-year old from East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. He is a person full of charisma, energy, never stops working, dancing or smiling and wants to be the best him he can be. Graduating from Lock Haven University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Management, he specializes in sports media with photography and videography. The one thing about him is that he won’t stop until he’s the very best, being content isn’t for him because he wants to be great everyday.

What is one experience that has shaped you to be the person you are today?

Working a NCAA Division I National Championship, the amount of responsibility and pressure to do what he needed to do in a prestige event was something he never imagined to do. 

What is one experience that has helped you grow yourself, your business, or your career?

Working a RMAC Men’s Basketball all by himself in all aspects really tested him mentally and physically as well as his capability. 

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What does your typical day look like and how do you make it productive?

My typical  day looks like, 50-100 emails, meetings with staff, 1-2 zoom meeting with tasks and/or boards im on, and pilates

What goal did you set yourself for 2021?

To work more on my business than in it. We are in the process of hiring a GM and a sales director so that I can work more on business development.

How do you bring ideas to life?

I have an awesome business partner and a team of great people who help us launch ideas. We meet, we dissect and then execute

What’s one trend that excites you?

Just so very excited for people getting back to having their special events; whether it’s a wedding or a celebration of life : Life Still Happens; celebrate it!

What advice would you give your younger self?

Give yourself more grace, you won’t have all the answers right away. Stay true to who you are!

What is the one thing you do over and over, and recommend everyone else do?

Express gratitude. It changes your day and others as well.

What is one strategy that has helped you grow yourself/your business/career? Please explain how.

Being authentic. Listening to people and treating them like a friend , in the end we are all human.

What is one failure/challenge you had (personal or professional), and how did you overcome it?

We have had a lot offset back or failures in our 32 year career. Perseverance and resilience and ability to reinvent.

What is one (content) idea that you’re willing to give away to our audience? (this should be an actual idea for content, not advice)

Constantly stay ahead of your audience. Get with it when it comes to social media and SEO.

What is the best $100 you recently spent? What and why? (personal or professional)

Helping my son and his fiance buy something for their (coming soon) son!

What is one piece of software, app or a web service that helps you be productive? How do you use it?

We just signed up with Next Level Business solutions, they are consolidating all of our social presence and optimizing our reach.

What is the one book that you recommend our audience should read and why?

Get a Grip. It is a great simplified entrepreneurial  book that really resonates with me.

What is your favorite quote?

Lead with Love not Hate. Because at the end of this life why would i want to have been filled with hate.

What people have most influenced your life and why?

My Aunt, My grandmother and Maryellen McNally. They were strong, passionate, giving people who I have tried to emulate.

What made you choose the path you are currently on?

I think Hospitality chose me. I thought I wanted to be a lawyer! I fell in love with being a part of people’s most important days!

What local businesses would you recommend our readers support?

Bread and Butter Market; two amazing women building a beautiful brand.

What local nonprofit would you recommend our readers support?

Care & Share. So many reasons. Helping level the food inequities in this region for years.

What is the biggest challenge you have ever faced? 

Being a mom.

What is your most memorable childhood experience? This can be good or bad.

My grandma. Everything about her was magic.

Who is your biggest inspiration?

My mom, she overcame so many things and passed the bar exam at the age of 50 and is still practicing law at 75.

What is your self-love routine?

100 % netflix and reading.

What affirmations do you say to yourself?

You are good enough. Just put one foot in front of the other.

If you had a superpower what would it be?

To sprinkle happiness and peace on the world.

Where do you get your fashion inspiration from?

I need some fashion inspirations!

If you could choose only 3 items to take with you which ones would you choose?

My son

My grandma

My mom

Which are your favorite 5 spots in Colorado?

Estes Park

Downtown Denver

Westcliffe

Telluride

Old Colorado City

Which is the next destination on your wishlist?

Spain and or Portugal.

What is the next exciting project in the pipeline for you?

Hiring a team to replace me

Michael Weisman has served as the Director of Communications for the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) for eight years. Born and raised in Oxford, Ohio, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2008 and also worked in Ohio University’s athletic department for a year upon graduation. Weisman then returned home to Oxford in 2009, working as an assistant director of athletic communications at Miami University for four years, before moving to Colorado Springs in the fall of 2013 when the NCHC first began play. In the offseason, he enjoys traveling, hiking, playing ultimate and tennis. Weisman is an avid follower of sports, as well, especially football, soccer and of course, hockey. He resides in Colorado Springs with his cat, Emmie.

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Mike Wilhelm currently serves as the President of Holladay Grace Roofing. His responsibilities include overseeing day to day operations in all facets of the business, residential, commercial, and repair and maintenance.

Mike is a license holder with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department as well as a member of the National Roofing Contractors Association. Additionally, Mike is a business partner with the Community Associations Institute of Southern Colorado.

Mike is a Colorado native hailing from Edwards, Colorado. He is a graduate of Queens University of Charlotte and played on the Men’s Golf team during his time there. He is active in our local community supporting local non profit organizations, Care and Share as well as Operation Restored Warrior. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, camping, golfing, and going to the gym. 

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Born and raised in Pueblo, Verna met her husband Dave during college and moved to Colorado Springs after graduation. Together, they have raised three children, Jake, Jimmy, and Jordan. Throughout the children’s schooling, Verna has volunteered for a variety of events including the PTA, volleyball coach, CTE committee and organize banquets for the kids’ athletic teams. She loves everything about Colorado -the adventures, the wildlife, the history and the community. Verna has held a membership at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo for over 15 years.

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Suzanne Himka is a woman who desires to live life to the fullest. She has travelled the nation and inspired people of all ages. She is a wife, mother of four, certified strength & ninja  coach,  fitness teacher, personal trainer, motivational speaker  and now even a proud grandmother and known as “Ninja Granny Beast” She has competed and won on “American Gladiators”, and is top five strongest ninja in the world, top five in world taekwondo champion and has claimed the title of OCR World champion in her age division. Her greatest passion is sharing how awesome God is and combining that with coaching people to look at the BIG picture and encouraging individuals of all ages to develop mentally, physically and spiritually. 

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