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$1 Volume 17 Issue 16 | April 20 - May 3, 2012 Otterbox plans new building downtown BY MOLLY ARMBRISTER [email protected] With its ranks growing, the company MEET THE NEW ‘OTTERS’ Page 21A Fast-growing OtterBox is expand- also acquires the Rocky Mountain Bldg. ing its real-estate footprint yet again, with plans for a new building in down- In a quiet deal that closed in Octo- according to Larimer County public In the same entrepreneurial spirit town Fort Collins based on expecta- ber, the electronics case manufacturer records. The building now houses 60 that began OtterBox, company CEO tions its payroll will grow from 400 purchased a seven-story building at 315 “Otters,” as well as three startup com- and founder Curt Richardson, along today to as many as 1,500 in the next Oak St., a locale known as the Rocky panies formed by former OtterBox with President Brian Thomas, have three years. Mountain Building, for $927,000, employees. ➤ See OtterBox, 20A In quick order, Verus leaps to top of bank rankings
BY MOLLY ARMBRISTER [email protected]
One year after it was formed in the merger of three local banks, Verus Bank of Commerce has broken through the ranks to emerge as one of the top 100 banks in the nation with assets under $500 million. Among its clients are some of Northern Colorado’s premier com- JONATHAN CASTNER panies, such as Eldon James, Colo- April Beach, Wendy Leonard, Jen Palazzolo and Angie Nordstrum, in a field across rado CustomWare, US-Reports and from their children’s elementary school where oil-well drilling is planned. Palmer Flowers. Go to NCBR.com for more images Brand-name clients, however, aren’t enough to Erie, at the epicenter of oil opposition make the list. So how did Verus do it? How did A town where mounting tensions show no sign of relenting it end up as No. BY STEVE LYNN 19 on the SNL [email protected] School, where her 7-year-old son Nordstrum isn’t alone in her Financial rank- Nalezny is a student. worries. Anxiety over natural- ing of banks its ERIE — Angie Nordstrum can’t “We have this wonderful little gas drilling pervades this town size? How did it stop worrying about the natural- suburban utopia here and then all on the Weld and Boulder county become the only Colorado bank to gas wells planned a few hundred these gas wells infringe upon the line. Some residents believe that make the list? yards from Redhawk Elementary community,” Nordstrum said. ➤ See Erie, 6A ➤ See Verus, 7A
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The Edge Geek Chic...... 9A Careers...... 9A 2A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com Eldon James moving operations to Denver The following is a wrap-up of breaking local busi- thing could end up under one roof. Services will hire 40 employees in nities in Weld County continue to ness stories published daily on the Northern the next three months to work at its receive high-quality medical trans- Colorado Business Report’s website. Sign up for Vestas shares rise new facility in Loveland, the company port and services,” the county said. our free Daily E-Newsletter, an all-local business news report sent to your email each weekday. on takeover report said. The move, it said, promises to Just click on “Register” at www.ncbr.com. Vestas shares surged nearly 15 per- Leed Fabrication, based in Brigh- improve efficiencies and reduce the cent after it was reported that two ton, manufactures equipment for oil costs of ambulance service. Eldon James, a Loveland-based Chinese rivals were considering take- and gas development nationwide. The Under the deal, NCMC Inc. will company that makes plastic tubing over bids for the Danish wind turbine company said it plans to hire welders, pay $802,627 for the assets of the and hose fittings, is moving to Denver, maker. assemblers, machine operators and Weld County Paramedic Services. a city official said. China’s largest wind-turbine other staffers. It will take over on May 7. Loveland Economic Development manufacturer Sinovel Wind Group Cee-Jay Tool Co. once owned the WCPS has been providing ambu- Director Betsey Hale said employees and Xinjiang Goldwind Science & 22,000-square-foot facility at 5100 lance services in Weld for 37 years. of the company told her it plans to Technology Co., have discussed the Boyd Lake Ave. in Loveland. Leed move to Denver later this year. prospect of soliciting bids, Danish Fabrication bought the building for New Belgium in as official The company has scheduled an newspaper Jyllands-Posten reported. $2.1 million March 2. USA Pro Cycling Challenge open house for employees at the new The newspaper cited anonymous “It was a facility very well-suited beer sponsor site this weekend, she said. sources in the corporate finance for our manufacturing purposes,” said New Belgium Brewing has signed The move would follow the com- industry. Gail Meisinger, director of human on to become the official beer spon- pany’s recent decision to drop plans to resources. “This facility had a lot of sor of the seven-day USA Pro Cycling relocate from Loveland to Timnath. DAILY the equipment already in place that Challenge. Groundbreaking on the facility in we need.” The event, starting in Durango on Timnath was supposed to take place in review Leed Fabrication will hold a job fair Aug. 20 and finishing in Denver on in early March. at the Loveland facility from noon to Aug. 26, features world-class cyclists But Eldon James CEO Marcia Vestas’ stock price has dipped 6 p.m. April 25. racing across the Colorado Rockies. Coulson said the company’s produc- more than 50 percent since October The company also maintains facili- The event’s deal with New Bel- tion capacity could not come online following two profit warnings. ties in Brighton and Greeley. gium extends through 2013. quickly enough under the project Vestas has four factories in Colo- “The USA Pro Cycling Challenge build-out timeline in Timnath. She rado, including one in Windsor. It Hospital to take over Weld is a great fit for New Belgium,” New said last week that Eldon James was has threatened to lay off 1,600 peo- County ambulance service Belgium CEO Kim Jordan said in a evaluating other sites in Colorado, but ple nationwide if Congress does not Ambulance services in Weld news release. did not specify whether the company renew a wind tax credit set to expire County will soon be handled by “The race is a powerful showcase would stay in Northern Colorado. at the end of the year. North Colorado Medical Center and for our beautiful state and it allows Eldon James had planned to contin- its operating partner, Banner Health. us to help grow awareness around the ue using its facilities in Loveland as it Leed Fabrication to hire “In the rapidly changing health cycling issues we all hold dear. We’re relocated its headquarters to Timnath, 40 in Loveland care arena, this transfer provides the excited to see where we can take this though Coulson said eventually every- LOVELAND – Leed Fabrication best way to ensure that the commu- in the next few years.”
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Inspire greatness at www.kcoe.com or call 800.303.3241. Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 3A Asheville: PVHS now selling insurance BY MOLLY ARMBRISTER as chronic illness management. including family health histories and [email protected] The health-management features ongoing care. A little like of the plans cover 29 chronic-care Peak Health Solutions was devel- Small businesses in Northern Col- conditions, according to Carl Smith, oped to address a lack of coverage or orado now have another option for vice president of PVHS payor rela- inadequate coverage for employees The Fort providing group health insurance to tions. of small businesses in the region and employees, courtesy of a partner- The plans also offer access to across the nation. Any of the New Belgium ship between Poudre Valley Health PVHS’s many preventative care Nationwide, approximately 11 Brewing folks relocating to System and Colorado Choice Health programs, such as Healthy Families million employees of companies with Asheville, N.C., as part of the Plans. and Healthy Hearts Club, often at fewer than 25 workers are uninsured, company’s expansion might PVHS quietly launched Peak reduced prices. according to a report by HealthRe- find a few things about the Health Solutions in December, a fam- The program also includes an form.gov. city that reminds them of Fort ily of insurance products that promote online service where members can The plans are also geared toward Collins. health and wellness programs, as well manage their health information, ➤ See PVHS, 18A They might miss the Rock- ies, but they’ll be living in the Blue Ridge Mountains, one the SMALL BUSINESS most scenic anywhere with incredible white-water rafting enterprise opportunities. Ventria looks NCBR eye for breakthrough They might miss CSU, but they’ll have the University of plant-based drugs North Carolina at Asheville, which lends a decidedly col- BY STEVE LYNN lege-town feeling to the city. [email protected] They might miss tell- ing friends and family they FORT COLLINS — Ventria Bio- live in the “Napa Valley of science is making a drug that CEO Craft Breweries,” but they’ll Scott Deeter hopes someday will gen- be hanging out in “Beer City erate several billion dollars in revenue. USA!” There are, of course, a few hurdles And they even might miss first. our “420-friendly” crowd, Ventria has developed a method VENTRIA but as the Asheville thread to make proteins and store them in Ventria’s molecular biology director, Deshui Zhang. on marijuana.com noted, the self-pollinating plants such as rice place is “a stoner town.” and barley. The company plans to Science Association. “It’s really our tains exclusive rights to more than 25 In fact, on most days, any- use those proteins, developed afford- vision to make biotech medicine more issued patents and is in the process of one walking through down- ably and on a large scale, in drugs for available on a global basis because of securing another 21 patents. town Asheville will notice at worldwide distribution. this technology.” “They’re special because the mate- least three things: the sound “Many of the biotech medicines Established in 2001, the privately rial they use is plant-based, which is of wind chimes that can be are not available on a global basis,” held drug company’s laboratories are different from other companies that found hanging from the eaves said Deeter, who was recently named located in the Rocky Mountain Inno- provide proteins for commercializa- of innumerable shops catering a board member of the Colorado Bio- sphere in Fort Collins. Ventria main- ➤ See Ventria, 18A to tourists, the smell of incense burning from the same shops, and the occasional whiff of weed. NoCoBio incubates lofty five-year goal New Belgium was consider- ing just one other city for its This is one in an occasional feature. CEO Q&A new $175 million brewery: Email us at [email protected] if you’d Philadelphia. like your CEO to be considered. MIKE HANDLEY The City of Brotherly Love Title: President is one of America’s greatest Company: Northern Colorado Bioscience Cluster but, in terms of attitude (they BY STEVE LYNN Address: 320 E. Vine Drive, Suite 323 Phone: 970-221-1301 pronounce it “addi-tood”) and [email protected] Email: [email protected] in most other ways, it’s about Products/Services: The group aims to grow the as far from Fort Collins as the FORT COLLINS – Mike Handley life science industry in Northern Colorado. moon. wants to help Northern Colorado life-science companies move their ‘New Energy Economy’ products to the marketplace. plans to connect Northern Colorado faces legislative rewrite Handley, appointed president of life-science companies with every- Former Gov. Bill Ritter’s the Northern Colorado Bioscience thing from capital to licensing deals, “New Energy Economy” may Cluster in January, has an ambitious he said. soon reflect Gov. John Hick- goal of helping to create 25 viable life- “Our focus is to help start compa- enlooper’s desire to bring fossil science companies over the next five nies and then help companies that are NORTHERN COLORADO BIOSCIENCE CLUSTER fuels to the energy party under here grow bigger,” he said. a new bill. A graduate of Colorado State Uni- cal, now called Vessix Vascular; vice The measure, supported CEO q&a versity with degrees in molecular biol- president of global regulatory com- by Hickenlooper and spon- ogy and exercise physiology, Handley pliance for Colorado Springs-based sored by state Rep. Jon Beck- years. The target also involves helping has worked in multiple positions in Spectranetics Corp.; and CEO of er, R-Fort Morgan, and state create 250 jobs, each paying more the life-sciences sector in his 17-year Accela Inc. Today, he serves as execu- Sen. Pat Steadman, D-Denver, than $70,000 annually, according to career. tive director and senior managing ➤ See The Eye, 26A the organization’s strategic plan. His experience includes roles such partner of Level 5 Partners, a venture To achieve his objective, Handley as vice president of Minnow Medi- ➤ See Handley, 19A 4A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com NCBR Mercury 100 event coming May 2 BUSINESS REPORT STAFF [email protected]
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Ear- of Loveland is slowly but surely seeing owner Bill Bei- rics taken into account when figuring lier this month, Loveland-based a return on the investment of most of erwaltes in an the return on the incentives granted. Yancey’s Food Service requested the $2.2 million in economic develop- effort to recoup The two shining stars in terms of $102,000 in fee waivers from the ment incentives it handed out in 2008 $500,000 of the job creation do not collect sales tax, city for an 84,000-square-foot busi- and 2009. investment. The but Crop Production Services and ness expansion at its location at 5820 Of the 11 businesses to which case remains Agrium Advanced Technology had Piper Drive. incentives were provided, nine have unresolved. created a combined 390 jobs as of The expansion is expected to cre- met the city’s incentive agreement Lightning 2010. ate $140,000 in additional property requirements. Hybrids, while In total, the companies incentiv- taxes for the city. The Loveland City Two, Colorado vNet and Lightning still in business, Hale ized by the city created 419 jobs as of Council met to make an official deci- Hybrids Inc., have failed to do so. has fallen short 2010, according to the 2010 State of sion on the matter on April 17, after Colorado vNet, which received a of the 25 jobs promised when it Colorado Census of Employment and the Business Report went to press. $900,000 cash incentive, is no longer was provided with a $50,000 cash Wages. That number is even higher When making recommendations in business, a casualty of the reces- incentive. As of 2010, the company now, Hale said, but exact calculations to council in regards to incentiviz- sion. employed 13 people. beyond 2010 are not available. ing businesses, city staff makes use The majority of its incentive went The remaining nine investments Another highlight is JAX Outdoor of third-party analysis, provided by toward real estate improvement, provide a much brighter look at the Gear, one of two incentivized busi- Colorado State University economist according to Loveland Economic incentive program in Loveland. In nesses that collects sales tax. With Martin Shields, according to Hale. Development Director Betsey Hale. total, the city has collected $782,320 property tax and sales tax combined, Shields uses a conservative model Because of this, City of Loveland in direct revenue from incentive JAX has generated $582,189 in rev- designed specifically for Loveland to property taxes for the building in recipients, for a combined ROI of enue to the city, far exceeding the determine the economic impact of which Colorado vNet was located 35.76 percent for investments made $300,000 cash payment provided providing incentives to a company. increased from $14,145 in 2005 to in 2008 and 2009, according to a to them. The analysis for Yancey’s shows that $16,086 in 2011. report compiled by Hale. An added bonus of JAX’s presence new net revenue to the city over a When Colorado vNet requested Incentives such as those provided in Loveland is the $388,000 in sales five-year period would be $287,883. the funds in 2008, it estimate it by Loveland are evaluated on a time- tax from the surrounding businesses The purpose of the economic would create 450 jobs within four line of five years, Hale said, and many that are drawn to the area by the impact survey is to help city council years. The company produced light- of the businesses that received incen- popular sporting goods store. make smart decisions, and it some- ing, media, security and climate sys- tives are ahead of schedule in terms Most of the incentives provided by times recommends against providing tems for high-end homes, and when of making good on their promises for the city are cash, according to Hale, businesses with incentives, Hale said. the real estate market tanked, so did job creation. totaling $1.8 million in 2008 and “We try to help council take calcu- vNet’s business. Jobs created are not factored into 2009. Another $24,240 was granted lated risks,” she said. BE MORE THAN A NONPROFIT MANAGER. BE AN INFLUENTIAL NONPROFIT MANAGER. > Building a home can be a lot like building a career. Both require a broad-based perspective of the social, political, economic, cultural, and strong foundation. ideological issues that impact nonprofit organizations. 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They point to air-quality stud- ies conducted in Colorado that have shown the presence of pollutants asso- ciated with oil and gas development. Others dislike the traffic and noise and what they say are unsightly wells. Fracking operations began setting up in and around Erie around 2005; it is only confronting challenges related to oil and gas development that some towns throughout the West have dealt with for decades. But the concerns of Erie parents and others can be found elsewhere, and the potential for a backlash from communities where drilling activity is creeping ever-closer to residential areas is something the industry is sensitive about and hopes to minimize. Today, many Erie residents have wells just a few hundred feet from their homes. There are 188 producing wells in Erie. JONATHAN CASTNER The proximity of wells to every- Marie Gabriella has a warning sign for oil crews who, she says, routinely and illegally cross her property to get to a drilling site day living has given rise to one par- behind her property. ticularly energetic group, Erie Rising. Four mothers, including Nordstrum, The group has gained prominence kinds of equipment to reduce emis- Sandy Hutzley, owner of FRP founded the organization to oppose since its formation in November. It sions, spokesman Doug Hock said. In Apparel, an embroidery and printing fracturing operations, also known as has amassed a following on Facebook addition to vapor-recovery equipment shop in downtown Erie, believes that “fracking.” with more than 570 “likes” as well as and pneumatic devices on pumps, the more research should be done before The moms can’t prove it, but they influenced local leaders. company relies on ultraviolet cameras fracking proceeds. believe that ailments such as bloody In March, another Erie Rising co- that help it detect and stop emissions “Is it a hazard, or is it not?” she said. and runny noses, colds and other health founder, April Beach, asked a scientist that leak from its systems. “We don’t know. Do we want to wait problems they say are common in town with the National Oceanic and Atmo- Mayor Joe Wilson, who narrowly five, 10 years from now and discover are linked to fracking. spheric Administration to present find- defeated Hauger, voted for the mora- that it is and that we’re all getting sick “There’s a large number of kids with ings from his unpublished study on air torium partly because residents had and developing cancer?” those problems here,” Nordstrum said. quality to the town Board of Trustees. raised concerns about oil and gas After trucks crossed through her A survivor of thyroid cancer, she is As part of a nationwide study, sci- drilling. Town leaders also timed the property to drill nearby, Marie Gabri- concerned that fracking can increase entist Steven Brown found that Erie, a drilling prohibition with Gov. John ella got a sign warning them not to her risk of a recurrence. She points to a town with a population of 18,000, con- Hickenlooper’s creation of a task force trespass. recent study conducted by a researcher tained higher levels of pollution associ- aimed at clarifying regulatory jurisdic- “Every single time one of them from the University of Colorado at ated with oil and gas development than tion between state and local govern- comes on my property, I call the sher- Denver Public School of Health show- Pasadena, Calif., and Houston. Those ments on oil and gas development. iff,” she said. ing that people living near hydraulic emissions, measured by a tower next to Setbacks are one of the issues being But not everyone here opposes drill- fracturing drilling sites have a greater Erie High School, included methane, reviewed by the Colorado Oil and Gas ing. risk of suffering from cancer and other propane and butane. Conservation Commission. At the A well one block away from Erie illnesses. Shortly after, Erie leaders passed a moment, the state requires a 150-foot resident Erin Bajcar’s home never made Lisa McKenzie, the study’s author, six-month moratorium barring new setback in rural areas and a 350-foot anyone sick, nor did it contaminate found toxic chemicals such as the applications for mineral extraction, setback in developed areas. Setbacks their water, she said. She considers known carcinogen benzene in air sam- including oil and gas development. would have been raised to 1,000 feet tanks at the well site no more unsightly ples collected from monitoring stations The town joined Boulder and Long- under a bill that died in the Statehouse than solar panels. in Garfield County between 2008 and mont in passing temporary drilling earlier this year. Bajcar even has benefited directly 2010. Methane, the primary compo- bans. Erie’s prohibition does not affect Whether Erie will extend its mora- from drilling. She receives a small pay- nent of natural gas, contains benzene applications approved before the ban. torium is unknown. Wilson is hoping ment from Encana because she owns and many other chemicals, according Cheryl Hauger, a former trustee for an outcome that can satisfy all. mineral rights on her property under to the study. who vacated her seat after losing a “Energy production and citizen which the oil and gas company has Industry officials disputed the find- contentious mayoral election, proposed safety can coexist,” he said. drilled. ings, with the Colorado Oil & Gas the prohibition three times this year. He blames fracking fears on activist “I haven’t seen anything that really Association pointing out that the state The Board of Trustees finally approved rhetoric that he said “mischaracterized tells me, solid proof, that there’s any aggressively regulates air pollution. the measure in a decisive 7-0 vote. the actual risks, preying on the fears danger,” said Bajcar, who has lived in Jennifer Palazzolo, another Erie Ris- Hauger explained that when drilling and anger of those seeking to keep their Erie for two decades. ing co-founder, has a 6-year-old daugh- started in Erie, oil and gas companies kids safe.” Encana’s Hock said the company ter who attends Redhawk Elementary, were not compelled to disclose ingre- Activists have sent emails and post- has responded to residents’ apprehen- which was designed to meet green dients in fracking fluids. The state law ed items on Facebook that were “non- sion by holding public meetings to give building standards. on that question was recently changed, sense,” he said. them a chance to ask questions and The group doesn’t oppose natural and she grew concerned when she saw “Some of it borders on ridiculous,” express concerns. Company repre- gas development. Palazzolo just thinks a list of those chemicals, which can he said. sentatives also meet with community it takes place too close to homes and include carcinogens. But it isn’t just members of Erie Ris- leaders regularly. schools. Industry representatives contend ing who have expressed concern. Encana even has offered to give She also is concerned about ozone that fracking is safe. They say cement Jim McKenna, a resident since activists tours of its drilling rigs. pollution in an area with already high and steel casing prevents chemicals 2002, believes that the drilling in Erie “We feel like we’ve made a strong ozone levels. from entering surface and ground has gone too far. effort to address those concerns,” he “Let’s put this on hold … get some water. “When they’re drilling so much that said. “This is new activity for some answers and then go from there,” she Encana, which drills the most we’ve got air pollution from it, I think of them. It’s not surprising that they said. natural-gas wells in Erie, uses several that’s overdoing it,” he said. ➤ See Town, 7A Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 7A VERUS from 1A For perspective, it’s important to Verus: The numbers Growth Nalezny. note that 4,316 financial institutions Because its existence was the result Along those lines, the bank has were eligible for the list. Here are the figures that helped the of a merger, Verus isn’t what those in made two new hires in the last month, When deciding a bank’s ranking, bank stand apart from so many others the industry refer to as a de novo, or both in commercial lender positions. SNL Financial takes into account in its industry: new, bank. Those institutions tend One of these two hires, Chris Jea- three criteria: profitability, asset qual- to grow very fast in their first few vons, most recently with Advantage ity, and growth. Here’s how Verus 1. Efficiency ratio: 43.66 percent, calculated years. Still, the 133-percent growth Bank, has a great deal of experience stacked up: by dividing non-interest expense by revenue. in its asset base year-over-year clearly in the Greeley market, according to grabbed SNL’s attention. Nalezny, an area of Northern Colo- 2. 10.69 percent, calculated by Profitability Texas ratio: Verus was officially established on rado currently untapped by Verus. dividing the sum of non-performing assets Profitability takes into consid- and delinquent loans by the sum of capital Feb. 14, 2011 by merging Fort Collins “We’re looking very seriously at eration a bank’s efficiency ratio. In equity and loan-loss reserves. Commerce Bank, first chartered in expansion opportunities in Northern Verus’s case, this ratio is 43.66 per- 2005, Loveland Bank of Commerce Colorado,” Nalezny said. cent, well below the state average of 3. Asset growth: Up 133 percent from fourth and Larimer Bank of Commerce, Such a move could come before 77.55 percent. The lower the ratio, quarter of 2010, calculated by the Federal both founded in 2007. the end of the year, he said. the better. Deposit Insurance Corp. Combining the three banks last If so, that should help boost the The efficiency ratio is based on the Source: Verus, FDIC filings year allowed for the elimination of bank’s assets once more and, not inci- amount of overhead it takes to gener- duplication and clears the path to dentally, could land the bank on SNL’s ate every $1 of profit. million in the fourth quarter of 2010 adding “critical mass,” according to rankings once again. In total, the Verus employs 20 to nearly $200 million in the fourth people including seven commercial quarter of 2011, an increase of 146 lenders. percent. Co-founder Gerard Nalezny Approximately 25 percent of the explained the bank does this by focus- real estate loans on its books are ing on treating employees right, main- Small Business Administration loans, taining a good, local board, and, of Nalezny said. SBA loans are guaran- course, by doing things better, faster teed by the federal government, so and at a lower cost. they are lower-risk. The bank, he said, is “judicious The bank’s philosophy regarding and careful” in expense management, real estate lending is that it is better to meaning that it bank looks for ways to lend when real estate values are down, trim costs in ways both big and small. according to Nalezny. Lenders at the For example, the bank cuts down bank are also confident about the President/CEO Upstate Colorado (Weld County, Colorado) on paper costs by printing documents region’s ability to continue to improve on double-sided paper and sending economically. pstate Colorado Economic Development (upstate), a Colorado out newsletters digitally rather than “We’re bullish on the Northern nonprofit corporation, seeks an energetic and experienced leader in print. Colorado economy,” Nalezny said. Uto direct and manage the mission and programs of its countywide On a larger scale, Nalezny said, That attitude is reflected in the economic development efforts. The organization is governed by a Board of the bank cross-trains all employees, bank’s loans to startups and smaller Directors consisting of 13 people representing a broad range of industries, which not only allows for easier career entrepreneurs, especially via SBA organizations and government in Weld County. progression, but also boosts efficiency loans. The bank was the top SBA and keeps the head count down. lender in Larimer County in 2011. eld County covers an area of 3,999 square miles in north cen- In one of its largest, most visible In addition, Verus lends almost tral Colorado; bordered on the north by Wyoming and Nebraska cost-cutting measure, the bank closed exclusively to local businesses and and on the south by the Denver metropolitan area. Weld County’s its branch at 1432 Mulberry St. in residents, with very few assets held W population is rapidly expanding and was one of the fastest growing counties Fort Collins last August. outside its market. in the nation during the past decade, with an average annual growth rate of “Closing an inferior branch facil- Its Texas ratio in the first quarter 3.7%, twice the statewide average. The third largest county in Colorado, ity now positions us better to add of 2012 was 10.69, and again, lower Weld County has an area greater than that of Rhode Island, Delaware, and the branches in the future,” Nalezny told is better. This ratio is calculated by District of Columbia combined. Weld boasts a major university, some of the the Business Report at the time. examining the amount of producing most productive farmland in the country, no long-term debt or a countywide loans on a bank’s books in relation to sales tax. Asset quality the number of troubled loans. At a time when most banks were Of the bank’s $250 million in shying away from real estate loans, assets (mainly loans), just $2.4 mil- umerous industrial sites are located throughout Weld County. Fully Verus increased the number of real lion were categorized as non-earning developed rail and non-rail parks; undeveloped parcels, many zoned estate loans on its books from $80 assets, meaning problem loans. Nand with utilities adjacent to the property; a variety of industrial and commercial sites; and availability of both new and renovated prime office space are indicative of this area’s attitude toward growth. Major employers from 6A TOWN who already call Weld County “home” include: Hensel-Phelps Construction, might have questions or concerns But the town wants to make sure JBS Animal Protein Companies, Leprino Foods, Metal Container Corpora- regarding safety and impacts and so that residents feel comfortable with tion, Owens-Illinois, State Farm Insurance, and Vestas Wind Systems. we want to be sure to address those.” the activity. The Colorado Oil & Gas Associa- That’s why it is asking producers to he successful candidate shall possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant tion has reacted by hiring a full-time capture more of their emissions, said field, a proven record of accomplishment, exceptional relationship- community outreach coordinator. Fred Diehl, the town spokesman. Tbuilding talent, exceptional fundraising ability, and strong communi- That coordinator, who started in “We think the technology exists cation skills – with the ability to function effectively before a wide variety of March, will work to improve commu- and that the industry can do better in public and private groups and forums. Prefer advanced education/certifica- nications with residents and organize terms of recovering fugitive emissions,” tion and at least 6 years of comprehensive economic development experience. forums statewide, association President Diehl said. Tisha Schuller said. In addition, the town will spend “I think we’re in the beginning of $50,000 on water-monitoring equip- Salary is dependent on qualifications. a long work in progress,” she said. “It’s ment this year that its few residents Applications accepted until May 1, 2012. going to take a while to establish rap- who rely on wells can use for free, he Apply online at: http://www.co.weld.co.us/. port and relationships and be a resource said. for communities.” “You have citizens who have con- The town of Erie ultimately cannot cerns about these operations and want Please attach a current control whether oil and gas producers to make sure they’re done safely,” he resume, salary history and drill in the area; regulatory author- said. “We’re going to continue to work cover letter to the application. ity generally rests with the state, not with the operators and the state on municipal governments. this.” 8A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com EVENT ARCHITECT & PRODUCER e Northern Colorado Business Report honors the accomplishments of all local women when it casts a spotlight on the variety and wealth of female leadership examples along the Front Range. 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Learning the technical ins ’ve always had a fascination with letters and and outs of various social net- wristwatches and I’ll never for- HOW COOL WOULD IT resumes, the working sites is often overwhelm- Iget the coolest watch I’ve ever vast majority ing. And we are not all marketing owned. It was the mid-’80s and be to take a quick glance of recruiters experts. Effectively promoting my mother bought me a calcula- and hiring our own skills and services is tor watch. The face of the watch at your watch and be able managers especially tricky. was covered with ultra-miniature to not only see who sent now proac- According to Viveka von calculator keys, and I suppose there tively search Rosen, author of the forthcoming, were some bony- you the message, but be for talent via “LinkedIn Marketing: An Hour fingered science- social net- CAREERS a Day, ” LinkedIn is not only a types out there able to read it as well? works such Carrie Pinsky great place to post your educa- who could as LinkedIn. tion and experience, but one of perform some spent elsewhere. And while there A good number of orga- the best sources for researching pretty complex is nothing stopping you from drop- nizations also use Twitter to opportunities and connecting calculations ping 12 grand on a Breitling with announce job openings and to with people. using it, but as a Swiss Chronograph that would engage with potential candidates. Von Rosen offers a few basic an eight-year- make Chuck Yeager green with And let’s not discount Facebook. tips to get started. “Remember old kid, I mostly GEEK CHIC envy, do you really want to spend Job leads and business opportuni- that your LinkedIn profile is an used it to com- Michael Wailes the equivalent of a year’s tuition at ties are shared between friends online presence. Use the sum- pute how many a state school on a piece of jewelry and family on Facebook every mary section to clearly explain comic books I could buy with the that you probably will never wear single day. why someone should hire you. three dollars and odd change I was outside of the house just because it is What this means is that your Spelling and grammar count. carrying with me. It was actually a a $12,000 watch? Yeah, me too. online image is every bit as Create your profile in a Word terrible gift to give a child because There is no doubt that, for the important as having a targeted document so that you can correct there were some pretty strict rules average person, technology is cen- resume. Maybe even more so! typos before you post online. Just to using calculators in the classroom tered around smartphones. Apart And being forthright about your as websites need to be content and one strapped to your wrist was a from being able to turn lead into recent layoff may not be as help- rich, your profile should include flagrant violation of that rule. So, in gold, there are about five other ful as one might imagine. It could industry specific keywords to actuality, I never really got to wear things that your smartphone isn’t work against you. 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It seems like futurists are glance at your watch and be able to watches offer the same basic func- these watches can be purchased for always talking about some new not only see who sent you the mes- tionality, to varying degrees, of less than $200. technological breakthrough that sage, but be able to read it as well? being able to view incoming mes- Most of the messaging func- will make some common device, Or how about being able to answer sages, control basic phone opera- tionality — email, text messaging, “small enough to wear on your calls or send them to voicemail with tion, view calendars, control music Facebook, and Twitter — only wrist,” but I’m still wearing a Timex a simple tap on your wrist? players, and of course tell time. allow you to view the incoming I found on the street over 12 years Four smartwatches, with multi- And regardless of what phone OS message, not respond to it. While ago and it does the same thing its touch screens, are starting to you are using, there is at least one that might not seem practical, I predecessor did. Well, I’m pleased make waves by offering that type that will work for you — the i’m don’t think you would want to try to announce the future is here. of functionality: the i’m Watch, Watch and WIMM One works to compose any sort of message Imagine you are sitting in a Inpulse Smartwatch, WIMM One with Android, Blackberry, and using a keyboard the size of a post- meeting and your phone vibrates, Smartwatch, and the Sony Smart- iPhones; the Inpulse works with age stamp. The benefit of the func- indicating that you’ve just received Watch. Android and Blackberry; and the tionality is that you don’t have to an email. You don’t want to be that Using Bluetooth connectivity, Sony Smartwatch works only with reach into your pocket every time rude guy who reaches into his pock- the watches pair with your phone Android. someone pings you with a mes- et, pulls out his phone and starts and work like any other Bluetooth With the exception of the i’m sage — a quick glance at your wrist scrolling through messages. How device: control and functionality of Watch, which will run you any- would allow to see what is going on cool would it be to take a quick specific actions and apps. All four where between $450 to $2,000, in your world. Only the Sony Smartwatch and i’m Watch allow you to answer your phone through a bluetooth headset — the i’m Watch has a built-in speakerphone as well, ala Dick Tracy. I should be so cool. Third-party app development is underway for all the devices Your source for financial and while it is still in its infancy, some pretty cool apps are already becoming available including solutions has a local face “Viewfinder” which will stream the incoming image from your We’re committed to providing team members who are dedicated to providing phone’s camera directly to the a local point for customer contact. These business banking team members watch face. A tap on the wrist will trigger the phones shutter. Other bring a wealth of experience to Larimer County. We’d like to visit your place of third party apps hitting the mar- business, get to know you, and begin helping you reach your financial goals. kets are focused around fitness and bio-monitoring. But with all things Eric Adams Karl Jepsen app-related, it won’t be too long Market President Senior Business before there are a multitude of smartwatch accessible apps avail- Fort Collins oce Relationship Manager able. That $12,000 chronograph Fort Collins oce seems kinda lame compared to a watch that not only has chrono- graph capabilities but can also tell you altitude, velocity, and give you Chris Burns Charlie Pepin GPS readouts of your current loca- Principal Business Senior Business tion, all while getting texts from Relationship Manager Relationship Manager your wife telling you to pick up a Fort Collins oce Fort Collins oce carton of milk. From a fashion standpoint, most of the watches have interchange- able bands of varying widths and colors, and the Sony Smartwatch Cindy Catherman Christina Kraft can be clipped directly to your Senior Business Senior Business Relationship clothing or backpacks/purses. The Relationship Manager Manager Sony Smartwatch is also the small- Loveland oce Fort Collins Oce est of the bunch and looks fairly inconspicuous on the wrist, while the Inpulse is kind of bulky. The i’m Watch, which is a highly fash- Paul Hernandez Misti Burkhard ionable watch, looks big on smaller Business Relationship Business Banking wrists like those of women and children, but is fairly striking when Manager Administrative Manager worn by a man. Loveland oce Fort Collins Oce While I am totally and com- pletely excited over this new era of wristwatches, I am a little dis- appointed in that none of these watches currently has a calculator Larimer County Business Banking app on it and right now I’ve got 3600 South College Avenue, Ft. Collins three bucks and some spare change and am looking for something to 1412 Hahns Peak Drive, Loveland read. Wailes is an interactive developer at Burns Marketing Communications in Johnstown. If you have questions © 2012 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. or would like to suggest a topic for a Member FDIC. future Geek Chic column, email him at [email protected]. Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 11A BRIEFCASE NONPROFIT NOTES Cyclopital3D introduced a Stereo Base Ex- MISCELLANEOUS pact on Loveland. Nominations must include Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity is celebrat- tender for the Panasonic AG-3DA1 that pro- Miramont Lifestyle Fitness is offering a com- a completed nomination form (found at the ing Earth Day by partnering with Recycle duces 3D images by maintaining accurate plimentary summertime membership for Fort official Corn Roast Festival website, www. That LLC in a community-wide clothing drive. depth portrayal with subjects that are further Collins teens between the ages of 14 and 17 loveland.org/TheCornRoastFestival, at least The event will be held April 21 from 9 a.m. to away from the camera. The Stereo Base Ex- at its central and north locations. Participants two letters of support, a current candidate 5 p.m. in the Faith Evangelical Free Church tendor uses high quality front surface mirrors will also have the opportunity to sign up for resume and collateral pieces such as articles parking lot at 3920 S. Shields St. Donations of to quadruple the lens spacing of the Panason- teen-specific fee-based training programs or publications that speak to the candidate’s unwanted clothing, shoes, household goods, ic A1 to create 3D results. and a climbing wall membership. Official en- qualifications for this prestigious role. Submis- books, CDs and DVDS will be accepted. Do- rollment begins May 21 and will be capped on sions and questions may be directed to info@ nations can also be made at the Habitat Re- DEALS June 3. A registration form can be download- loveland.org, and must be submitted by 5 Store or arranged for pick-up by calling (970) Fort Collins construction equipment dealer- ed at www.miramontlifestyle.com, or contact p.m. on June 1. 488-2703. ship Industrial Diesel Service and Sales fitness director Ryan Conover for more infor- LLC has joined Titan Machinery Inc., a net- mation at (970) 672-4236. If you have an item to share about Thrivent representatives Ryan Behm and work of full-service agricultural and construc- Nancy Behm, along with Thrivent members, tion equipment stores in the U.S. and Europe. The Loveland Chamber of Commerce is name changes, new products or busi- collected $6,000 to provide supplies for IDS’ current employees will continue to serve now accepting grand marshal nominations ness news of note, e-mail it to Maggie teachers at Irish Elementary School. At Irish, area businesses. for this year’s annual Corn Roast Festival. Shafer at [email protected], or mail the majority of students live below the poverty Nominees must be long-standing community it to Briefcase at NCBR, 155O E. Har- line and teachers often purchase supplies out Be Local Northern Colorado welcomed members who have made a significant im- mony Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525. of their own pockets. Thrivent Financial for Lu- new and renewing members Papa’s Perfect therans is a not-for-profit, Fortune 500 finan- Confections, Access Printer Supply, The cial services membership organization helping Forge Publick House, RJM Automotive members achieve financial security and give Buyers Agency, Mindstream Yoga, Rampli- back to their communities. fy, Become Fit, Albert Pit Barbecue, Wool Hat Furniture, Heinsight Solutions, Love Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Bug, In-Situ, Ingrained Bakery, Spring Kite .BSZ Clinic’s largest annual charity benefit, Whis- Farm, Employment Solutions, Chiropractic kers N Wags Jubilee, netted $62,000 to help Wellness Center, and Wild Alaska Salmon. finance the nonprofit’s shelter and low-cost Learn more about local independent busi- spay/neuter clinic, raising $8,000 more than nesses at www.belocalfirst.org. last year’s event. Since its inception in June 2006, the shelter has found homes for more PROJECTS than 4,000 cats, and its clinic has performed Poudre Fire Authority’s Fire Station 1 fire- more than 19,000 spay and neuter surgeries fighters made an effort to use local materials on dogs and cats since it opened in March in the remodel of the station, including using 2007. a spruce tree that had been removed for the expansion in the construction of station furni- KUDOS ture. Planted as part of the original station in Sears Real Estate received three Leading 1974, the tree remains significant to the sta- Real Estate Companies of the World Member tion as a table that now sits at the heart of the Achievement Awards, presented at the orga- building, where firefighters return after calls, nization’s 2012 annual conference in Orlando. share meals and tell stories. The awards include the 2011 Crown of Excel- lence for superior performance in the area of sending and servicing clients referred through the network, the 2011 Award of Excellence for Outgoing Referral Production for introducing the largest number of clients per sales associ- Does your website look good on a Smartphone?…Be honest! ate to other affiliates within the network, and the 2011 Peak Producers Award for sending Smart phones are taking over the mobile market at an unprecedented rate, the highest quantity of outgoing revenue-gen- according to Madwire Media, Northern Colorado’s web design and internet erating closings within the network. marketing leader. Google is predicting that by the end of this year, half of all &LWL]HQ9ROXQWHHUV Americans will own a smartphone. 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Hau, senior advisor for Sperry Van Ness, pose at the March 23 grand opening of Sierra Trading Post’s Fort Collins Technology Campus. 3. Volunteers flash a quick smile while working on the April 13 Blitz Build for the Fort Collins Habitat for Humanity sponsored by PresBuild. Email your event photos to Maggie Shafer, [email protected]. Include complete SIERRA TRADING POST identification of individuals. Three Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 13A ON THE JOB ACADEMICS up-and-coming attorneys in the state for the selected one of five James Owiny, director of the animal care second consecutive year. Peters represents designated philan- program at Colorado State University and uni- businesses and individuals in complex com- thropic organizations versity veterinarian, was selected as president- mercial real estate and business litigation, as to direct a gift, which elect of the Mile High Branch of the American well as families and fiduciaries in probate and Meyer then made on Association of Laboratory Animal Science. trust litigation. behalf of the client. Owiny has also been appointed to the Ameri- Meyer has been a can College of Laboratory Animal Medicine INSURANCE residential realtor for Recruitment and Education Oversight Com- Bud Litchfield has more than 10 years, mittee, another honor in the animal science been named a mem- serving Fort Collins, Reserve your booth community. ber of the 2011 Ex- Loveland, Greeley, Meyer ecutive Council and Windsor, Wellington space today! Aims Community College student Donnie is a life member of and the surrounding areas. Schultz was named to the All-Colorado Aca- the Million Dollar 970-221-5400 demic Team, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa, Round Table with To share about a promotion, job change New York Life Insur- September 26, 2012 the international honor society of community or career news of note, e-mail it to Mag- colleges. Schultz is one of 26 students across ance Co. Members Embassy Suites — gie Shafer at [email protected], or the state to be selected for the honor. He was of the council are Loveland, CO mail it to On The Job at NCBR, 1550 E. chosen for his academic achievement, leader- among the most suc- Litchfield 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. ship and community service. cessful of New York Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Life’s elite sales force. The Poudre School Litchfield has been a New York Life agent since District and Poudre 1992, and is associated with New York Life’s School District Foun- Colorado General Office in Arvada. dation announced Len Roark as the REAL ESTATE 2012 Outstanding The Group Inc., Real Community Educa- Estate announced tion Advocate. Roark that Katie Moon has a long history of has joined as a bro- volunteering in the ker associate/part- ,1'(3(1'(17/,9,1* 7+(:257+,1*721 Roark Poudre School Dis- ner. Moon graduated trict including on the from Colorado State 1ɛPʝȾɏɭȵHʋʜʖQɒFRɼʘʖQɒ School Improvement University with hon- ʝɠPʋʖQɀʑQʋQȪɏ-XVɢȾɰOʋɧ Team, as the Wellington representative on the ors, and holds a real Moon District Advisory Board and as a member of the estate license in both ʋQɍʑʜMʝɨʃʕLɡSɈԭԷ\ʝʦɠʙLȯɏ Steering Committee for the Ten-Year Facilities Colorado and Cali- 7+(:,16/2: Master Plan, among other volunteer pursuits. fornia. Prior to joining The Group she was the 7+(:(;)25' director of sales for a solar energy company. FINANCE Brandon Tompkins joined Verus Bank of The Group Inc., columbine cares for seniors Commerce as a vice president and commer- Real Estate also an- cial lender. Tompkins will be focused primarily nounced that Cassie FROXPELQHKHDOWKFRP on business development efforts for the bank. Hau has joined as A graduate of Colorado State University, Bran- a broker associ- don began his banking career with First State ate/partner at The Bank in Fort Collins in 2002 and has been in- Group’s Centerra of- volved in Northern Colorado community bank- fice. Hau obtained ing since. her real estate license in 2001 and worked Hau First Western Trust announced that Paula as a licensed bro- Hendrickson was named among the top 50 ker assistant at The advisors in the 2012 edition of 401kWire’s an- Group and Sperry Van Ness/The Group Com- nual 500 Most Influential Advisors in Defined mercial until 2009. She was the broker/owner Contribution list. As director of retirement con- of Titanium Real Estate from 2009 until joining sulting services at First Western, Hendrickson The Group. spearheads the sale, maintenance and growth of the firm’s retirement plan practice. Kurt Faulkner, Sally Brent and Chris ENGINEERING Doyle have each Real Goods Solar announced John Coletta earned a Quality Ser- has joined the company as CFO. Coletta vice Certified Platinum started his career at Arthur Anderson in its au- award, the highest lev- dit group. After leaving Arthur Anderson, John el of service achieve- spent 14 years as a CFO, including 10 years ment in the real estate rr E ,, Offffee ndss S for the Rock Bottom Restaurant chain, a com- industry. The award rrrryy oooo uu nn!! HH pany with more than 8,000 employees across is in recognition of Faulkner 30 states. earning 100 percent client service satis- MEDIA/MARKETING faction in 2011, as AMG Creative Inc., measured by Leading a Northern Colorado Research Corp. Doyle Comme advertising agency, has received the QSC 1 0%rcial D announced the pro- Platinum honor for iscount motion of Terry Fine, the past six years. former vice president Faulkner, Brent and of sales and market- Doyle are broker as- From the Elms on campus, to the trees lining our beautiful ing, to president. Fine sociates/partners with downtown streets, Swingle’s expert, commercial team manages succeeds Bill Neal, The Group Inc., Real Brent who will continue as Estate. the care for landscapes of all shapes and sizes. CEO. For the past Fine six years, Fine has Jeanette Meyer, Do you have an expert in Northern Colorado lawn and tree been influential in ex- principal of Meyer care that you trust with your commercial property? panding AMG Creative’s marketing for clients and Associates at through website development, pay-per-click RE/MAX Alliance, campaigns, search-engine optimization and contributed $750 to Call Today for a FREE on-site inspection other online marketing tools. local and national or to discuss your project or property charities in 2011 with a local expert in lawn and tree care. LAW through her client- Otis, Coan & Peters LLC attorney Jennifer directed Make a Dif- Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces Year-Round Lynn Peters has been named by Colorado Su- ference donations Doyle 970.221.1287 Offer good for commercial customers only. www.MySwingle.com per Lawyers & Rising Stars as one of the top program. Clients Not to be combined with any other offer. Refer to NCBR to redeem offer. Copyright 2012 Swingle, Inc. All rights reserved. 14A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com BUSINESS BOOKS Read this, if you’re hitched to a rising business star BY TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER half of a marriage embraces entre- and your bank-book, not necessar- lap (especially if you work for the [email protected] preneurship but that half isn’t ily in that order. biz, too) and you’ll have disagree- you? What do you do when you So when an “entrepreneurial ments, but remember that there our boss can be such a didn’t sign on for workaholism? business sucks the entire family are “no don’t-go-to-bed-angry tyrant. Find out by reading “For Better or into its vortex” and credit cards policies” Y He makes you labor For Work” by Meg Cadoux Hirsh- are maxed on something you fear in your extra hours; in fact, he thinks berg. may fail, how do you cope? How new HR it’s natural that work has con- Your spouse has a dream of can you trust, remain supportive, manual. sumed your life. She’s a worka- being his own boss. He’s filled out and keep the faith? Always, holic and believes you are, too. reams of paperwork, comman- First of all, says Hirshberg, always He’s obsessed with the biz, hopes deered a corner of the basement, expect challenges. Businesses, like commu- you’re the same and by the way, and quit his “day job” to throw babies, need constant nurturing nicate. he’s your spouse, so now what? himself into the endeavor. This, of (although probably for a longer Decide How does one survive when course, affects you, your family, time). Work and home will over- how much stress can you both tolerate, The Northern Colorado Business Report and Kennedy and Coe are pleased to open nominations for the 2012 CFO of the Year Awards. and how much FOR BETTER OR NORTHERN COLORADO risk. FOR WORK Where Meg Cadoux Hirshberg will the money come from, and are you prepared to ask relatives (a whole ‘nother stress-source) for funds? Be willing to set limits. While it’ll be impossible to avoid bring- 2012 CFO of the Year Nomination ing work home, non-work activi- CFO Nomination deadline: August 1, 2012 ties are important, too. Continue The Northern Colorado CFO Awards are presented to recognize to fairly divvy up childcare and OF THE YEAR chief financial officers in the Northern Colorado region whose household chores; know when to efforts successfully guide a company’s financial future. dumb down the smartphone; and Candidates for the Northern Colorado CFO Awards must meet if yours is a home-based business, the following three criteria: remember that the kids live there, 1. Candidates for the Northern Colorado CFO Awards are the individuals responsible for the financial too. WARDS management of their companies. They may or may Finally, says Hirshberg, be pre- A not carry the title of chief financial officer, but they pared for surprises. Don’t hide The Northern Colorado Business Report and Kennedy and Coe, carry the responsibilities of that office. 2. Candidates must work in Northern Colorado resentments. Watch for fissures LLC will recognize chief financial officers in our region whose efforts (Larimer and Weld counties). successfully navigate a company’s financial future. Honorees will be 3. The company for which the candidate works must be in the marriage and talk things recognized at the Bixpo 2012 opening event, Business Leaders headquartered in Northern Colorado. out. Sketch out a dissolution plan, Breakfast, September 26, 2012. even if you’re not thinking along those lines, because it’s “easy to The Northern Colorado CFO Awards will be presented to CFOs in the primary three industry segments below. The fall in love with” an entrepreneur private sector, for-profit segment has three categories ranked and just as easy to fall out. by employee base. Private sector not-for-profit organizations Nominee’s first name Last name are divided into two categories based on focus. The final If ever there’s been a must-read segment is for all governmental and public education entities. for starting a business, this one’s The final two awards are for specific accomplishments. Nominee company’s name it – but if you’re the starter, “For PRIVATE SECTOR For-profit companies Better or For Work” is not for you. Nominee company address – Street • 1 – 49 Employees Using interviews and her • 50 – 99 Employees • 100 plus Employees own experiences as the wife of Nominee company address – City, state, zip code a business-builder, author Meg Not-for-profit companies • Human services Cadoux Hirshberg shows a keen Nominee email Nominee telephone • Creative industries understanding of what a spouse PUBLIC SECTOR goes through when married to Company CEO’s or owner’s name This category includes all governments, public agencies and public schools. an entrepreneur. What’s really great is that Hirshberg “tried to Company CEO’s or owner’s email Company CEO’s or owner’s telephone DISTINCTIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Growth Leader - This category includes those CFOs examine every major area where who have been at the financial forefront of companies entrepreneurship and domestic that have significantly increased revenues and/or profits. life intersect” and in doing so, she • Lifetime Achievement – This category includes gives non-entrepreneurial spouses those CFOs who have demonstrated sig nificant Nominator’s first name Nominator’s last name achievements over a career spanning a minimum of 25 food for thought and ways to steel years. themselves for what’s surely to Nominator’s email Nominator’s telephone Candidates for the Northern Colorado CFO Awards must come. That’s beneficial beyond demonstrate achievements in the following two areas: • Advancing and contributing to the success of the belief. Nominator’s company’s name company for which he or she works. This book is honest, it’s filled • Community involvement and leadership. with examples, it has talking Nominator’s company address – Street Please describe this candidate’s achievements in these two areas points at the end of each chapter, in a narrative of not more than 200 words. Nominator’s company address – City, state, zip code and if you’ve hitched your star to a future business star, then you Mail completed nominations to: absolutely need it. September 26, 2012 7:00–9:30 a.m. Northern Colorado Business Report CFO Nominations For richer and for poorer, “For Embassy Suites – Loveland P.O. Box 270810 Better or For Work” can only help. If your company would like to join us in sponsoring the Fort Collins CO 80527 Northern Colorado CFO of the Year Awards, contact De Dahlgren, NCBR Marketing Director at 970-232-3132. Nominations may also be emailed to: [email protected]. Terri Schlichenmeyer writes book reviews for the Business Report. Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 15A Wolf Robotics forecasts 20-percent revenue growth olf Robotics, a Fort Col- network of exporting resources for system that tracks the location of investors, including through social lins-based robotic devices companies. offenders before and after their con- media. Entrepreneurs provide infor- Wmanufacturer, expects rev- Wolf Robotics also has participat- victions. mation about their businesses and enue growth of 20 percent this year ed in the association’s Visual Work- Coombes, entrepreneur and for- solicit investors to contribute capital. in part thanks to help from the Colo- place program to improve internal mer police officer, started Canvas- The Northern Colorado tech rado Association for Manufacturing communication and increase efficien- back in 2009 and has operated at the industry will have to wait and see and Technology, or CAMT. cy. The upshot was Innosphere since 2010. He aims to how the bill might benefit them. CAMT, of course, was the organi- a clean, colorful, reduce costs of analyzing and storing “Fundamentally, we’re certainly zation that recently withdrew from organized and bail bond industry data. for anything that can potentially the effort to redevelop the old Agi- efficient manu- Coombes’ system will notify help our startups find new ways of lent Technologies plant in Loveland. facturing facility police, courts and victims if an raising money,” said Todd Headley, Officials said CAMT’s vision for the that has become offender, for example, misses a court president of tech transfer group plant didn’t align with the develop- a key part of the appearance. The system also will CSU Ventures. “But we don’t per- er’s, a Kentucky company owned by a company’s sales manage records for the bail bond sonally have any experience with it discount tobacco billionaire. strategy. industry. yet with our startups.” CAMT’s role in the project would Wolf Robotics “It’s pretty exciting what it does,” have included helping companies that TECHNOLOGY also worked with he said. “It takes an industry that’s Hewlett-Packard holds moved into the plant expand and Steve Lynn the association so antiquated, (relying) on paper and girls tech camp reach new markets. to develop new pen still, and it takes it to a whole Tech-minded girls got a chance It did just that for Wolf Robotics. products during a series of workshops new level.” to learn more about a career in tech- The company has manufactured that focused on innovation. Recently, Kevin Kaiser, president of Clear nology at an HP camp earlier this robotic welding cells since 1978 as CAMT connected the company with Path Labs, and Peter Byrne, president month. a division of ABB Group. Since the NASA technologies. of Crashboxx, helped Coombes find Women fill more than half of company broke away from ABB and The program has helped the com- a way to develop the software for the nation’s professional jobs, but started its own operations in 2003, it pany “turn federal R&D and technol- $50,000. That figure is $200,000 only 25 percent of information has grown from 20 employees to 110. ogy into products that will improve less than Coombes originally thought technology positions, according to Wolf Robotics attributes its expan- the efficiency of American manufac- software development would cost. the National Center for Women & sion to a combination of growth in turing,” said Lance Guymon, Wolf “We’re each going to benefit from Information Technology. Seeking to international sales and participation Robotics’ director of engineering. each other,” Coombes said. “We all boost that statistic, HP gave female in programs run by CAMT. bring something to the table to make students from Fort Collins a taste “They helped a lot,” Wolf Robotics Innosphere client creating a good concept greater and cheaper.” of the opportunities provided by a spokesman Chuck Boyer said. “There inmate monitoring system technology career. were other factors, but that was part Gordon Coombes, CEO of Can- Will ‘crowdfunding’ bill Students toured HP Workstations of it.” vasback Legal Technology LLC, is aid tech startups? R&D and chemistry labs as well as The company projects interna- developing a better monitoring sys- President Obama last week signed connected with DreamWorks Ani- tional sales will grow from 1 percent tem for criminal offenders. into law the Jumpstart Our Business mation artists. of the company’s revenue in 2010 Working with leaders of two other Startups Act (JOBS), a measure that to 4 or 5 percent this year. That companies at the Fort Collins tech- included the so-called “crowdfund- Steve Lynn covers technology for the growth stems from Wolf Robotics’ nology and scientific startup incuba- ing” amendment. Northern Colorado Business Report. participation in a CAMT program tor Rocky Mountain Innosphere, Using crowdfunding, startups can He can be contacted at [email protected] called ExporTech, which provides a Coombes is creating software for a raise capital online from multiple or 970-232-3147. /DUU\'ROJLQ 2ZQHU3UHVLGHQW 'ULYLQJEXVLQHVV 7KH)HHW JURZWKIRURYHU \HDUV *XDUDQW\%DQNDQG7UXVWLVD &RORUDGREDVHGFRPPXQLW\ EDQNWKDWKHOSVEXVLQHVVHVOLNH7KH )HHWUHDFKPD[LPXPVSHHGHYHU\ GD\3UDFWLFDODGYLFHSHUVRQDOL]HG VROXWLRQVDQGORFDOGHFLVLRQPDNLQJ IURPD1RUWKHUQ&RORUDGREDQNHU )RUEXVLQHVV RUSHUVRQDOEDQNLQJQHHGV ZH·UHKHUHWRKHOS\RXUHDFK \RXUILQDQFLDOJRDOV *XDUDQW\%DQN&2FRP _ 16A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com Pixsureperfect Be sure your business is ready Photography, LLC. $PNNFSDJBM1IPUPHSBQIZt&WFOUTt1PSUSBJUVSF for its ‘zero moment of truth’ Virtual Tour Videography ow does a business stay The results almost always show relevant in an environment up on the bottom line. 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LinkedIn can also help us stay 18A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com VENTRIA from 3A tion,” said Holli Riebel, president and Antibiotic-associated diarrhea “(Antibiotic-associated diarrhea) product that would be substantially CEO of the bioscience association. affects as many as 25 percent of is a significant cause of morbidity and larger than anything else we’re work- Ventria is one of many in Colorado’s patients and costs the U.S. health care death in this population, and we are ing on right now,” Deeter said. growing plant bioscience industry, industry $7.5 billion annually, he said. currently without preventive options,” Ventria scientists also are in the which also makes fuel and agricultural Antibiotics can treat the ailment, but Greenough said. VEN100 “could early stages of developing vaccina- products, she said. no other drugs can prevent it. have an important, positive impact on tions for animals to prevent rabies Employing 28 people, Ventria also The condition poses serious health patient care.” and Lyme disease from spreading to operates a division, InVitria, which cre- risks, said Dr. William B. Greenough Ventria announced earlier this humans. The company is working ates cell culture products and is backed III, professor in the Division of Geri- month that it successfully completed with the Centers for Disease Control by venture capitalist Dave Dwyer of atric Medicine at Johns Hopkins Uni- its phase two clinical trial of the and Prevention’s Division of Vector Boulder-based Vista Ventures. versity and the study’s lead author. medicine. 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The study’s results were pub- The condition especially affects phase three clinical trial, which will The challenge will be to get mice lished in the Journal of Health, Popu- elderly people and those with poor test it in a larger population. to eat bait containing the vaccina- lation and Nutrition. immune systems. “It’s a multibillion-dollar revenue tion. PVHS from 3A promoting local providers as a first choice for policyholders. Coverage is organized into two tiers, according to Cynthia Palmer, CEO of Colorado Choice Health Plans. PVHS hospitals, clinics and other facilities, as well as local providers, are included in the first tier, mean- ing that policyholders will pay a smaller co-pay at these institutions. The insurance will also be accepted at Banner Health facilities and at providers in other parts of the state, Palmer said, but will fall into the tier-two range, resulting in a higher co-pay. Choosing Alamosa-based Colo- rado Choice Health Plans was also an effort on PVHS’s part to keep A Century things local. “The PVHS preference is always to work with a locally controlled or of Trust a Colorado-based health care orga- nization rather than companies that operate in Colorado but send their profits out of state,” University of Colorado Health CEO Rulon Stacey wrote in his “Visionary Healthcare” BBB Torch Awards for Business Ethics blog. 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The Champions of Trust: Ethics Advocates: company plans on further establish- ing its Northern Colorado presence by the end of the year, Palmer said. An extension of services at the Northern Colorado office will mean Torch Bearers: BizzSpot / Brown & Brown Insurance / Colorado State University College of Business Dairy Specialists, LLC / Embassy Suites, Loveland / Flood & Peterson Insurance ramped-up marketing efforts, Palm- Information Technology Experts / University of Northern Colorado Monfort College of Business er said. Peak Health Solutions is just Professional Finance Company / Poudre Valley Health System / University of Wyoming College of Business beginning to be marketed in earnest, Award Artist: Lynxwiler Art & Design / Design Sponsor: Caldera Event Group, LLC with a few local businesses shopping Video Sponsor: Advanced Media Services for plans with an effective date of June 1. Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 19A HANDLEY from 3A , capital firm that owns eight biosci- like to get more interaction between CHEYENNE WYOMING ence companies. CU-Denver and what they’re doing Handley spends part of his week in and perhaps get some events that READY San Francisco and, when here, works are co-sponsored that we try to get FOR YOUR BUSINESS in a Rocky Mountain Innosphere the Boulder-Denver people up here office. “Coming out here opened and likewise we try to get the Fort • Major transportation hub my eyes that I could contribute a lot Collins people down there to more • Supportive business climate to the life-sciences community out events. • Favorable tax structure here and help facilitate bioscience • Among nation’s lowest operating costs growth,” Handley said. Q: What are your goals for the • Employee training including IST group this year? • Robust telecom & data capacity • No inventory tax Question: What’s the state of A: I think having folks look at • Three shovel-ready business parks the Northern Colorado bioscience non-diluted funding and also diluted industry? funding mechanisms is very impor- Answer: We did an assessment of tant and training them how to do CONTACT US TODAY all the companies in the life-science that. There’s a lot of focus, rightfully 800-255-0742 307-638-6000 space in Northern Colorado. It’s so, on helping local entrepreneurs www.cheyenneleads.org grown, but the recession, as with in a way that they understand what most industries and companies, had they need to pitch and how they need an effect. We haven’t seen the strong to pitch it to venture capitalists. growth curve that you saw early in the decade. So what we want to do Q: How do you do all this during is help right that track. Part of it is a time when venture capital is dry- the recession, the economy, and part ing up? of it is attracting capital and sources A: I think we have half the num- of intellectual property and other ber of venture capitalists in the life groups to the area to help facilitate a sciences than we did five years ago. stronger critical mass for the life-sci- It’s a problem that I think can be ences industry. The more companies overcome. One can say I’m an opti- we have with products on the market mist on that. What I tell startup generating cash flow, the better off companies that have technologies Northern Colorado will be. Right that are applicable to larger strate- now, we’re just not there. We don’t gic companies is there’s not a lack have enough life-sciences companies of demand for new products. The that actually have approved products new companies out there should be that are generating sales and generat- focusing on the Pfizers, the Abbotts, ing cash flow. But we do have a lot of the Medtronics, the Mercks of the good companies here that almost are world. Those guys have a need for there, but they need more capital or new products as great as any time in some strategic guidance on how to their history. I don’t believe there’s a get to the marketplace. lack of capital; I think there needs to be a redirection or refocus where the Q: What is the Northern Colo- capital needs to come from. I think rado Bioscience Cluster? venture capital is no longer the pri- A: I’ve never been involved in mary mode of investment for a lot of “NoCoBio,” had no inkling of what startups in the life sciences. The pri- it was six months ago. At one time, mary mode of investment should be, there was a pretty strong NoCo- if it hasn’t been redirected already, to Bio presence. I think what we have find a strategic partner that will help now is an opportunity to create a fund you or pay for the development Northern Colorado-focused life- cost and then move your company science group that will help current forward. companies grow and then help new companies start up. We want to Q: Have you seen success so far? do that in strong partnership with A: What we want to do takes CBSA (Colorado BioScience Asso- funding, so (Innosphere CEO Mike ciation). I picture us as more the Freeman) and I have been working ^ŝůĞŶƚƵĐƟŽŶ^ƉŽŶƐŽƌƐ͗ Northern Colorado voice for CBSA. on that. We’ve got some funding for zĂŶĐĞLJ͛ƐͬZŝŽ'ƌĂŶĚĞDĞdžŝĐĂŶZĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚ Some of the things that we’re work- NoCoBio through several groups. ing on right now is we’re going to It’s starting to ramp up. We kind basically have a CEO sandbox for all of had a slow start. Some of it’s my ŽƌƉŽƌĂƚĞdĂďůĞ^ƉŽŶƐŽƌƐ͗ the C-level folks here. 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We’re going to 6SHFLDO7KDQNVWR our interest is to develop more local- provide value. We’re not just a forum ized capital, then make sure we get to get together and drink some beers. D ^͗^ĐŽƩĂŶĚ^ĂĚŝĞ all the bioscience folks here in the We’re actually here helping you get ĨƌŽŵůĞĂƌŚĂŶŶĞů͛ƐŝŐŽƵŶƚƌLJϵϳ͘ϵ local community together and talk- introductions to capital, defining hd/KE Z͗^ĐŽƩ^ŚƵŵĂŶ ing to each other. There seems to be commercialization strategies. The >>ŽĨƚŚĞ'ĞŶĞƌŽƵƐsŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌƐ this artificial boundary between Fort real successes will come later this KZd/KE^Θhd/KEd> ^͗:ĞƐƐŝĞŽŶĂůĚƐŽŶ͕ Collins and Boulder-Denver. I would year. ŝŶĚLJZŝĐŚĂƌĚƐΘ:ŽƌĚĂŶZŝĐŚĂƌĚƐ 20A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com OTTERBOX from 1A invested in the ideas of a handful are two of the departments experi- of Otters with their own business- encing the most growth, as is cus- Growing fast launching aspirations. Nerdy Minds tomer service. There are currently OtterBox will soon have nine buildings in its portfolio. Marketing, Wild Rock PR and 1OAK 65 positions open at the company, ~4 miles Technologies are all offshoots of according to Thomas. 1. OtterBox headquarters 25 OtterBox’s success, run and staffed The company’s expansion has at 209 S. Meldrum St. Laporte Ave. by former OtterBox employees and shown no sign of slowing; it added 55 2. 318 Canyon Ave. ~4 miles supported by OtterBox’s executive people in the first quarter compared 7 25 3. 401 W. Oak St. team in a variety of ways. to 16 in the same period last year. Laporte Ave. The purchase of the Rocky Moun- Ultimately, the plan is to create 4. 416 W. Oak St. N. Mason St. N. 7 Mason St. N. N. Meldrum St. N. N. Meldrum St. N. N. College Ave. N. N. College Ave. N. N.Sherwood St. tain Building is only the beginning of a “campus” in downtown Fort Col- N.Sherwood St. N. Whitcomb St. N. 5. 401 W. Mountain Ave. Whitcomb St. N. 6 W. Mountain Ave. OtterBox’s growth plans for the next lins that will allow for connectivity 6. 402 W. Mountain Ave. and N. Mason St. N. few years. between employees in different build- 107 N. Meldrum St. 5 Mason St. N. N. Meldrum St. N. N. Meldrum St. N. N. College Ave. N. N. College Ave. N. N.Sherwood St. N.Sherwood St. N. Whitcomb St. N. Also in the works is another build- ings, as well as easy access to down- Whitcomb St. N. 6 W. Mountain Ave. 287 7. 760 SW Frontage Road 4 S. Howes St. S. ing just across the street from its town amenities that will not only W. Oak St. Howes St. S. 52,000-square-foot headquarters at benefit OtterBox, but bolster business 5 8. 315 W. Oak St. 8 209 S. Meldrum St., which was com- for downtown restaurants and other 3 287 9. 331 S. Meldrum St. 4 S. Howes St. S. pleted in the summer of 2011. A new, retailers, according to Thomas. W. Oak St. 1 Howes St. S. W. Olive St. College Ave. S. S. Mason St. S. 53,000-square-foot, five-story building OtterBox has also leased two spac- FORT COLLINS 3 8 Mason St. S. S. Whitcomb St. S. is making its way through the city’s es with the option to purchase just to Whitcomb St. S. 1 permitting process, and, upon approval, the west of the Rio Grande Mexican 9 W. Olive St. College Ave. S. S. Mason St. S. should break ground by fall. The prop- restaurant at 151 and 153 W. Moun- FORT COLLINS 2 Mason St. S. S. Whitcomb St. S. S. Whitcomb St. S. W. Magnolia St. erty’s address is 331 Meldrum St. tain Ave. Canyon Ave.9 The company hopes to have Finding space for OtterBox’s 400 2 employees moved into the new build- employees has been a struggle for the W. Magnolia St. ing within 18 months, according to company, which got its start in a Fort Canyon Ave. W. Mulberry St Thomas, and when the building is Collins garage in 1998 manufacturing complete, he estimates, it will be at waterproof cases for PDAs. When Source: OtterBox capacity. the 52,000-square-foot headquarters W. Mulberry St There are still more plans in the opened in June 2011, it was at capac- as the company continues to grow. OtterBox’s revenue grew by 106 per- works for housing Otterbox employ- ity with 250 employees. More employees could be squeezed cent from $170 million in 2010 to ees, to be put in motion when con- Less than a year later, several of into the existing space, Thomas said, $350 million in 2011, according to struction on the new facility is fin- the building’s many conference rooms but preserving the culture of the Business Report research. ished. The Rocky Mountain Building have been transformed into offices. company is important to the execu- As the company continues to grow, will be renovated, Thomas said, and Ancillary buildings, such as Otter- tive team, a culture that includes lots the hope is to create an “innovation additional buildings will be construct- Box’s facilities at 318 Canyon Ave. and of “space for creativity” for employees. center” that fosters entrepreneurs and ed near it. on the second floor of 201 W. Moun- OtterBox’s staffing growth is a helps create even more high-quality Supply-chain management and IT tain Ave., have taken on more overflow reflection of its revenue growth: jobs locally. SHRED HERE WHERE & HOW IT’S SHREDDED REALLY DOES MATTER STORE | SCAN | SHRED | SECURE NEW LOCATION: 5001 South College – Fort Collins Shreds 9000 pages per minute Seeing is believing. There is a 2012 Tourism Luncheon difference in how it’s shredded. 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STORE | SCAN | SHRED | SECURE [email protected] • PDMSecure.com Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 21A Three new companies spring from OtterBox’s success BY MOLLY ARMBRISTER building an online presence. sometimes working in conjunction [email protected] After going through the compa- We’ll let fate decide with Nerdy Minds to help clients ny’s “Life Plan” program, Merritt develop their web presence. Out of the success of one of Fort found her entrepreneurial side. “It our niche for us. OtterBox’s influence in Wild Collins’ best-known companies, pulled things to the forefront that Rock is similar to its role in Nerdy three new ventures have sprouted, I wasn’t really paying attention to,” Mary Merritt Minds, with Richardson and Thom- mentored by the very same people Merritt said. FOUNDER as financially invested in the com- who turned OtterBox into an inter- The Life Plan consists of a two- NERDY MINDS MARKETING pany, but with Golliher as principal national technology-protection giant. day process during which a life coach owner. Most in Northern Colorado know works with employees to determine out’ and ‘We’ll help you if you need “(Richardson and Thomas) both the story of OtterBox, including the their goals and what sorts of opportu- it.’” really act as mentors, coaching and fact that founder and CEO Curt nities are best suited to them. Otter- Nerdy Minds’ next-door neighbor directing toward the right way to do Richardson began the business in a Box employees are offered the chance on the seventh floor of the Rocky things,” Golliher said. “It’s been an garage in 1998, manufacturing water- to take part in a Life Plan after one Mountain Building is another Otter- amazing ride.” proof cases for PDAs. In the 14 years year of employment. Box-grown startup, a public relations The third startup to come out that have passed, the company has With both the financial and moral company called Wild Rock PR. of OtterBox is also the most mys- grown to employ 400 people locally, support of Richardson and Otter- Wild Rock is spearheaded by Kris- terious, at least for the time being. as well as dozens more in offices Box President Brian Thomas, Mer- ten Golliher, who was with OtterBox 1OAK Technologies, abbreviated throughout Europe, Asia and Aus- ritt launched her company out of as a PR specialist for seven years, long from 1 Of A Kind Technologies, is tralia, bringing in $350 million in an office at 315 W. Oak St. in Fort enough to watch the company grow also located within the 315 W. Oak revenue in 2011. Collins, part of the Rocky Mountain from 15 employees to 400. property, but will soon move in to OtterBox’s success is often attrib- Building, an office complex pur- While watching OtterBox grow, one of two other properties next to uted to Richardson’s entrepreneurial chased by OtterBox last October. Golliher “caught the entrepreneurial The Rio Grande Mexican restaurant spirit and drive to create a company Nerdy Minds now employs six bug,” and opened her business on being leased by OtterBox at 153 W. culture that not only keeps employ- people and counts 15 businesses, March 1. Mountain Ave. ees happy but also fosters creativity both local and from elsewhere in Golliher also took advantage of OtterBox is leasing this office and productivity. From this culture, the country, as clients. The company the Life Plan, something she said space with the option to buy, as well three new startups are making their focuses on web-based marketing, and benefited her both personally and as the space next door at 151 W. entrance into the world. currently has no specialty as far as professionally. Mountain. The first of the three, Nerdy Minds industries serviced. “It really helps you understand 1OAK is backed by Richardson Marketing, was launched in Janu- “We’ll let fate decide our niche for your past and identify your core val- and Thomas, as well as former Otter- ary and is run by former OtterBox us,” Merritt said. ues,” she said. Box CFO Kurt Hoeven. 1OAK will Web Business Development Man- Richardson and Thomas provide Wild Rock retains seven people as work to develop what Thomas called ager Mary Merritt. Merritt joined not only financial backing for the consultants, specializing in different “high-end, world-changing, game- OtterBox in 2006 to work on direct company, but also serve in coaching areas. At the moment, the firm pro- changing technologies.” consumer sales, search-engine opti- roles. Merritt describes their involve- vides its services to 13 clients, from Plans for what those technologies mization and other necessities for ment as “a good mix of ‘You figure it startups to experienced companies, might be are not yet finalized. Together is how my business keeps going. Public Service Credit Union was able to step up and give us the loan we needed to keep going through a dicult growth period. We were able to keep manufacturing and lling our orders. at allowed us to better service our customers at a crucial time. Our business operates successfully thanks to Public Service Credit Union. Come, tap into the power of small Shannon Gray Member business loans. 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Chili’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Front Range Fire Protection Markley Motors Chinn Family Foundation Gannett Foundation Marriott Hotels Church Women United Inc Gardens on Spring Creek Matthews House LIVE UNITED™ Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 23A FOR THE RECORD PRYSBY E SEVEN, 3507 MON- BRITTANY ANNE DAVIS, 1620 5TH BRYANT DAVID MORALES, 364 TROSE STREET, EVANS; CASE STREET, GREELEY; CASE #2012- 49TH AVE PLACE, GREELEY; CASE #2012-16598, DATE FILED: 4/4/2012. 16190, DATE FILED: 3/30/2012. #2012-16505, DATE FILED: 4/3/2012. BANKRUPTCIES FORECLOSURES JUDGMENTS Applications for bankruptcy Includes notices of election Judgments constitute deci- ELISSA JOAL BENAVIDEZ, 2613 RODOLFO GUARDIOLA, 221 33RD LARRY ROBERT SHANNON, protection are filed with the and demand filed by credi- sions by a court of law WHARF ST, EVANS; CASE #2012- AVE, GREELEY; CASE #2012-15822, 1722 88TH AVE CT, GREELEY; 16531, DATE FILED: 4/3/2012. DATE FILED: 3/27/2012. CASE #2012-16026, DATE FILED: U.S. Bankruptcy Court in tors alleging default on a against an individual or 3/29/2012. Denver. Chapter 7 denotes debt. Foreclosures are not corporation for payment of JOEL STEPHEN LINDEN, 2741 JOSHUA LEE DUNCAN, 410 46TH filings made for liquidation. final until a Public Trustee’s monetary damages. ARBOR DRIVE, EVANS; CASE #2012- AVE, GREELEY; CASE #2012-16311, DANIEL RAY STROUP, 33491 Chapter 11 indicates filings Deed has been issued. 16515, DATE FILED: 4/3/2012. DATE FILED: 3/30/2012. COUNTY ROAD 6, KEENESBURG; WARRANTY DEEDS for reorganization. Chap- CASE #2012-16259, DATE FILED: STATE TAX LIENS Transfers property while CORY JAMES REED, 3214 CRA- MARTIN H CORNELIOHERNAN- 3/30/2012. ter 13 indicates filings that Judgments filed against guaranteeing a clear title MER AVENUE, EVANS; CASE #2012- DEZ, PO BOX 1886, GREELEY; enable petitioners to pay off assets of individuals or free of any encumbrances 16074, DATE FILED: 3/29/2012. CASE #2012-15797, DATE FILED: ROBIN DANISE WEIS, 1113 VAL- their creditors over three to 3/27/2012. LEY DR, WINDSOR; CASE #2012- businesses with delinquent that are not listed on the five years. CINDY LOU JOHNSON, 3235 CRA- 16030, DATE FILED: 3/29/2012. taxes. deed. MER AVENUE, EVANS; CASE #2012- PAUL P CORDOVA, 2119 27TH AVE This information is obtained from SKLD Information Services. 16378, DATE FILED: 3/31/2012. CT UNIT #2, GREELEY; CASE #2012- FORECLOSURES 16405, DATE FILED: 4/2/2012. TRACY SUZANNE ROGERS, 5899 Larimer County THISTLE RIDGE AVE, FIRESTONE; 1107 30TH RODOLFO LERMA, BORROWER: TRADEWINDS BANKRUPTCIES ANGELA RAE KAUTZ, 701 TRAC- 11, LOVELAND; CASE #2012-16603, CASE #2012-15838, DATE FILED: STREET ROAD B12, GREELEY; DEVELOPMENT LLC, VL, . LENDER: EY PARKWAY, FORT COLLINS; CASE DATE FILED: 4/4/2012. 3/27/2012. CASE #2012-15833, DATE FILED: 20101 RADC CADC VENTURE LLC, #2012-16667, DATE FILED: 4/5/2012. 3/27/2012. Larimer County AMOUNT DUE: $4960037. CASE Weld County ERIC LEE WALLIS, 6735 THIS- Chapter 7 #20521. 3/29/2012. MATTHEW H JOCHIM, 257 TUR- Chapter 7 TLE RIDGE AVENUE, FIRESTONE; ANDREW ANTHONY GARCIA, JESUS R TOVAR, 2750 NOTAIAH MAN DR, FORT COLLINS; CASE CASE #2012-16158, DATE FILED: 1805 85TH AVENUE COURT, GREE- ADRIANO T MACHADO, 108 S BORROWER: JONFOR LLC, MULT RD, ESTES PARK; CASE #2012- 3/30/2012. LEY; CASE #2012-16284, DATE #2012-16475, DATE FILED: 4/3/2012. MILLER DR #103, BRIGHTON; CASE PROP, . LENDER: COLORADO LN 16085, DATE FILED: 3/29/2012. FILED: 3/30/2012. #2012-16118, DATE FILED: 2012. PARTNERS LLC, AMOUNT DUE: PATSY LOU ZAMORA, 802 WATER- KIMBERLY ANN WILLIAMS, 10188 $939645. CASE #20248. 3/28/2012. DON I MILLS, 517 E TRILBY RD #86, GLEN DR #O62, FORT COLLINS; FOXFIRE STREET, FIRESTONE; CURTIS L LINDSEY, 17 SOUTH ANTHONY E JR MARTINEZ, 471 N FORT COLLINS; CASE #2012-16027, CASE #2012-15840, DATE FILED: ESTES AVENUE, JOHNSTOWN; CASE #2012-16678, DATE FILED: 16TH AVE, BRIGHTON; CASE #2012- BORROWER: CIRO & EDUARDO DATE FILED: 3/29/2012. 3/27/2012. CASE #2012-16600, DATE FILED: 4/5/2012. 16235, DATE FILED: 3/30/2012. ADAME, 352 COLORADO AVE, BER- 4/4/2012. THOUD. LENDER: CITIMORTGAGE CRAIG ALLEN LIENEMANN, 1640 SEAN PATRICK LOWERY, 10289 CHARLES DANIEL CROUCH, NICHOLAS CONIGLIARO, 10740 INC, AMOUNT DUE: $165387. CASE E PITKIN ST #D, FORT COLLINS; CHERRYVALE ST, FIRESTONE; MARK WARREN CHRISTO- 4020 DELCON CT, LOVELAND; CASE E 160TH AVE, BRIGHTON; CASE #19872. 3/27/2012. CASE #2012-16416, DATE FILED: CASE #2012-16000, DATE FILED: PHERSEN, 706 3RD ST COURT, #2012-16518, DATE FILED: 4/3/2012. #2012-16441, DATE FILED: 4/2/2012. 4/2/2012. 3/28/2012. KERSEY; CASE #2012-16342, DATE BORROWER: JOYCE A KARAL DAVID G SHERWOOD, 2490 FILED: 3/30/2012. & JOHN FERRER, 180 E TURNER SCOTT RUSSELL GORDON, 4454 MAIRA SANCHEZ HINOJOS, HAMPSTEAD DR, LOVELAND; EDUARDO PIMENTEL, 1205 LAN- AVE, BERTHOUD. LENDER: JPMOR- STARFLOWER DR, FORT COLLINS; 203 N 7TH AVE, BRIGHTON; CASE CASE #2012-15910, DATE FILED: CASTER CT, FORT LUPTON; CASE RANDY EVERETT FRIESS, PO GAN CHASE BANK, AMOUNT DUE: CASE #2012-16391, DATE FILED: #2012-16485, DATE FILED: 4/3/2012. 3/28/2012. #2012-16434, DATE FILED: 4/2/2012. BOX 211, KERSEY; CASE #2012- $204715. CASE #19877. 3/27/2012. 4/2/2012. 16703, DATE FILED: 4/5/2012. BRIANNA MARIE HALL, 110 WCR 7989 MICHAEL STOLTING, 1240 E 2ND SUSAN JOAN KOEHLER, BORROWER: PEPIQUE L STOUT, TIMOTHY MICHAEL LAKE, 3803 37, BRIGHTON; CASE #2012-16215, STREET, LOVELAND; CASE #2012- EMERSON AVENUE, FREDERICK; ADRIAN COZAD, 800 1ST STREET 325 LAKRITZ ST, BERTHOUD. DALL PLACE, FORT COLLINS; DATE FILED: 3/30/2012. 15967, DATE FILED: 3/28/2012. CASE #2012-16318, DATE FILED: UNIT #3, KERSEY; CASE #2012- LENDER: GMAC MORTGAGE LLC, CASE #2012-16347, DATE FILED: 3/30/2012. 16546, DATE FILED: 4/4/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $137551. CASE 3/30/2012. HARLAN DUANE HARCLERODE, JOSEPH MICHAEL FORD, 10555 EAST 153RD DRIVE, BRIGH- #19871. 3/27/2012. 1400 DOVER AVE, LOVELAND; KIMBERLY A MOORE, 200 GRANT TITA ALVAREZ, PO BOX 12, MIL- STEPHEN SIMMONS, 2013 OVER- TON; CASE #2012-16188, DATE CASE #2012-16077, DATE FILED: STREET, FREDERICK; CASE #2012- LIKEN; CASE #2012-15790, DATE BYRON K & ANDREA LOOK DRIVE, FORT COLLINS; FILED: 3/30/2012. BORROWER: 3/29/2012. 16636, DATE FILED: 4/5/2012. FILED: 3/27/2012. ANDREWS, 3131 STATE HIGHWAY CASE #2012-16324, DATE FILED: BRENDA J BROWN, 12983 7, ESTES PARK. LENDER: LONG 3/30/2012. JOHN M ZAMORA, 529 46TH AVE- STACEY L MCPHERSON, 85 AMANDA J SMALL, 246 SELENIUM KRAMERIA STREET, BRIGHTON; BEACH MTG LOAN TRUST 2002, COURT, LOVELAND; CASE #2012- NUE, GREELEY; CASE #2012-16501, LODGEPOLE DR, WINDSOR; CASE AMOUNT DUE: $361453. CASE KENNETH AUGUST BOIKE, 3200 CASE #2012-16186, DATE FILED: 16100, DATE FILED: 3/29/2012. DATE FILED: 4/3/2012. #2012-16082, DATE FILED: 3/29/2012 #16964. 3/14/2012. AZALEA DRIVE #M6, FORT COLLINS; 3/30/2012. CASE #2012-16202, DATE FILED: ALBERT JOHN SELZLER, 402 DIMAS DELGADO, 2837 APRICOT JEREMY COLE WENDLER, 615 CATHLEEN RENEE DAN- BORROWER: AARON P MILLION, 3/30/2012. LAVASTONE AVENUE, LOVELAND; AVE, GREELEY; CASE #2012-16084, 2ND ST, WINDSOR; CASE #2012- IELSMONTOYA, 732 S 12TH AVE, 3172 STARGAZER CT, FORT COL- CASE #2012-16178, DATE FILED: DATE FILED: 3/29/2012. 16255, DATE FILED: 3/30/2012. LINS. LENDER: VERUS BANK COM- RICHARD H III THOMPSON, 5608 BRIGHTON; CASE #2012-16007, 3/30/2012. MERCE, AMOUNT DUE: $1221914. CARDINAL FLOWER CT, FORT COL- DATE FILED: 3/28/2012. ROBERT J SCHULER, 2221 41ST CHRISTINE ELIZABETH CASE #17299. 3/15/2012. LINS; CASE #2012-16157, DATE AMANDA J MAST, 1489 E 6TH AVE, GREELEY; CASE #2012-16691, MARCKESANO, 8454 CASTAWAY FEDERICO JR GUERRERO, FILED: 3/30/2012. ST, LOVELAND; CASE #2012-16241, DATE FILED: 4/5/2012. DRIVE, WINDSOR; CASE #2012- 530 N 6TH AVENUE, BRIGHTON; BORROWER: FRED B GLASS, 1434 DATE FILED: 3/30/2012. 16597, DATE FILED: 4/4/2012. N TAFT HILL RD, FORT COLLINS. JEFFREY A JORDAN, 4413 CASE #2012-15835, DATE FILED: OSCAR L GUTIERREZ, 2183 35TH LENDER: BANK NEW YORK MEL- ROSECROWN CT, FORT COLLINS; 3/27/2012. KERRY ANNE GRAHAM, 913 N AVENUE COURT #3, GREELEY; Chapter 13 LON, AMOUNT DUE: $178395. CASE CASE #2012-16155, DATE FILED: FRANKLIN AVE, LOVELAND; CASE CASE #2012-15961, DATE FILED: NARCISA ADLAO MACARANAS, HAROLD RAY DURMON, 5530 #20249. 3/28/2012. 3/30/2012. #2012-16550, DATE FILED: 4/4/2012. 3/28/2012. 5314 GOLDFINCH STREET, BRIGH- APACHE PLUME PLACE, BRIGH- TON; CASE #2012-16508, DATE BORROWER: FLORENCE GILMAR- DINA VASQUEZ, 3802 CELTIC TON; CASE #2012-16566, DATE DAVID E MARTIN, 9719 NORTH LATANA BRASHER GILLESPIE, FILED: 4/3/2012. TIN, 3316 W VINE DR, FORT COL- LANE, FORT COLLINS; CASE #2012- FILED: 4/4/2012. COUNTY RD 7, WELLINGTON; CASE PO BOX 337594, GREELEY; LINS. LENDER: INVESTMENTS IN 15902, DATE FILED: 3/28/2012. #2012-16406, DATE FILED: 4/2/2012. CASE #2012-16005, DATE FILED: DENNIS VICTOR GARCIA, 15400 JOHN LAWRENCE RODRIGUEZ, ALLIED MORTGAGE, AMOUNT DUE: 3/28/2012. HARVEST ROAD, BRIGHTON; 12051 NORTH HOLLY WAY, BRIGH- $27821. CASE #18930. 3/22/2012. ANTHONY LEE REECE, 1919 DANIEL LEE MACELROY, 4240 TON; CASE #2012-16356, DATE OVERLOOK DRIVE, FORT COLLINS; CASE #2012-15867, DATE FILED: EAST COUNTY ROAD 66, WEL- NICHOLAS JR BLEA, 4708 W 9TH FILED: 3/31/2012. BRENNA FREE- CASE #2012-16073, DATE FILED: 3/27/2012. BORROWER: LINGTON; CASE #2012-16528, DATE ST ROAD, GREELEY; CASE #2012- STONE, 423 FRANKLIN ST, FORT 3/29/2012. FILED: 4/3/2012. 16685, DATE FILED: 4/5/2012. ANDREW MATTHEW DOMIN- MARTHA DIANE CRULL, 1215 COLLINS. LENDER: BANK AMERI- GUEZ, 695 N 14TH AVE, BRIGHTON; BLUEBIRD ST, BRIGHTON; CA, AMOUNT DUE: $163490. CASE RAFAEL CONTRERAS, 2800 ALEX DEAN LAMPE, 2023 BIRCH Chapter 11 CASE #2012-15884, DATE FILED: CASE #2012-15904, DATE FILED: #20253. 3/28/2012. REDWING ROAD, FORT COLLINS; AVENUE, GREELEY; CASE #2012- 3/28/2012. CASE #2012-15844, DATE FILED: 3/27/2012. RICHARD VINCENT KEITH, 3213 16432, DATE FILED: 4/2/2012. IASIS CRIST FEL- 3/27/2012. BORROWER: SHORE ROAD, FORT COLLINS; CONSTANCE MARIE DELVEN- SCOTT A GREEN, 4416 MT LOWSHIP, 363 JEFFERSON ST, FORT CASE #2012-16506, DATE FILED: JENNIFER R ALVARADO, 906 OXFORD ST, BRIGHTON; CASE COLLINS. LENDER: DE PROPERTIES DOUGLAS LEE SALAZAR, 3738 THAL, 63 S 22ND AVE, BRIGHTON; 4/3/2012. 31ST AVE APT E, GREELEY; CASE #2012-16632, DATE FILED: 4/4/2012. INC, AMOUNT DUE: $252972. CASE WATERGLEN PLACE, FORT COL- CASE #2012-15966, DATE FILED: #2012-16409, DATE FILED: 4/2/2012. #16963. 3/14/2012. LINS; CASE #2012-15947, DATE 3/28/2012. Chapter 13 DONALD GENE THOMPSON, FILED: 3/28/2012. JOSE R PACHECOSERANO, JOHN THOMAS GIGGEY, 528 KOCHUKUNJU SAMUEL, 1020 5230 GOSHAWK STREET, BRIGH- BORROWER: NOHA R ABRAHAM, 2280 1ST AVENUE #60, GREELEY; TON; CASE #2012-15991, DATE 209 BUCKINGHAM ST, FORT COL- MICHAEL BRYAN KEEFE, 5921 REDWOOD CIR, BERTHOUD; QUAIL CIRCLE, BRIGHTON; CASE CASE #2012-16070, DATE FILED: FILED: 3/28/2012. LINS. LENDER: JPMORGAN CHASE HUNTINGTON HILLS DR, FORT CASE #2012-15810, DATE FILED: #2012-16635, DATE FILED: 4/4/2012. 3/29/2012. BANK, AMOUNT DUE: $119500. COLLINS; CASE #2012-15914, DATE 3/27/2012. BRIAN L HITCHCOCK, 12103 PATRICK JOSEPH ARMSTRONG, CASE #19210. 3/23/2012. FILED: 3/28/2012. GILBERT III MARICHALAR, PENNY L WILCOX, PO BOX 270181, MONACO DRIVE, BRIGHTON; 3313 COYOTE LANE, EVANS; CASE 1735 29TH AVE CT, GREELEY; #2012-16602, DATE FILED: 4/4/2012. BORROWER: JORGE A HERNAN- PEDRO LOPEZ, 737 ALTA VISTA ST, FORT COLLINS; CASE #2012-16117, CASE #2012-16060, DATE FILED: CASE #2012-16036, DATE FILED: DEZ, 1127 ROMERO ST, FORT COL- FORT COLLINS; CASE #2012-15903, DATE FILED: 3/29/2012. 3/29/2012. 3/29/2012. FREDERICK LEE II MCLAUGH- LINS. LENDER: JPMORGAN CHASE DATE FILED: 3/28/2012. ERIC MICHAEL JAMES, 1327 ROBERTA ELIZABETH CAPPS, LIN, 4317 LAUREL DR, EVANS; BANK, AMOUNT DUE: $144409. ROBERT LEWIS NEWBY, 1200 ST CROIX PLACE, FORT COLLINS; 5092 NIGHTHAWK PKWY, BRIGH- CASE #2012-16504, DATE FILED: CASE #16968. 3/14/2012. STEVE HY TRYTTEN, 313 JEWEL 25TH AVE, GREELEY; CASE #2012- 4/3/2012. CT, FORT COLLINS; CASE #2012- CASE #2012-16256, DATE FILED: TON; CASE #2012-16165, DATE 16109, DATE FILED: 3/29/2012. STEPHEN C DELUDE, 16422, DATE FILED: 4/2/2012. 3/30/2012. FILED: 3/30/2012. BORROWER: STEVEN TODD EVANICH, 3207 1204 LORY ST, FORT COLLINS. MONICA ROMO, 435 N 35TH AVE MICHAEL DREW DORSEY, 4105 ARASELY HERNANDEZ, 1231 BARCLAY CT, EVANS; CASE #2012- LENDER: US BANK, AMOUNT DUE: STEPHANIE ANNE SMITH, PO #195, GREELEY; CASE #2012-16080, STONEGATE COURT, FORT COL- PLEASANT ACRES DR #2, EVANS; 16372, DATE FILED: 3/31/2012. $237115. CASE #20254. 3/28/2012. BOX 272205, FORT COLLINS; DATE FILED: 3/29/2012. CASE #2012-15900, DATE FILED: LINS; CASE #2012-16614, DATE CASE #2012-15823, DATE FILED: FILED: 4/4/2012. 3/27/2012. DOUGLAS DERUITER, 1000 BORROWER: L KENNETH CRUMB, 3/28/2012. 2223 JONATHAN PAUL LEBSACK, HOOVER AVE, FORT LUPTON; 721 WATERGLEN DR UNIT B106, A STREET, GREELEY; CASE #2012- DANNY M MARQUEZ, 2368 JENNIFER FLORES, 3215 ELLIS CASE #2012-16238, DATE FILED: FORT COLLINS. LENDER: JPMOR- RUDY JOE MADRID, 741 KNOLL- 15989, DATE FILED: 3/28/2012. 3/30/2012. GAN CHASE BANK, AMOUNT DUE: WOOD CIRCLE, FORT COLLINS; WAVERLY DR, LOVELAND; CT, EVANS; CASE #2012-15753, CASE #2012-16269, DATE FILED: DATE FILED: 3/27/2012. $117750. CASE #18535. 3/21/2012. CASE #2012-15824, DATE FILED: NAMI JONES, PO BOX 337594, 3/30/2012. JOEL LEE CLARK, 4784 FALCON 3/27/2012. GREELEY; CASE #2012-16004, DATE VALERIE SUZETTE ANTUNA, DRIVE, FREDERICK; CASE #2012- BORROWER: WILMA E & DONALD FILED: 3/28/2012. 16300, DATE FILED: 3/30/2012. D DONEY, 301 EVANS DR, FORT DEBORAH KAY HANSEL, 1813 MELISSA J RANGEL, 2301 SAP- 501 KING CT, EVANS; CASE #2012- PHIRE STREET, LOVELAND; CASE 15839, DATE FILED: 3/27/2012. COLLINS. LENDER: JPMORGAN BELMAR DR APT D2, FORT COL- MARGARET ANN WILLIAMS, #2012-16480, DATE FILED: 4/3/2012. CASEY HERMAN MARTINEZ, CHASE BANK, AMOUNT DUE: LINS; CASE #2012-16098, DATE 643 52ND AVENUE, GREELEY; PHILIP CLAYTON SNYDER, 2500 5551 W 29TH STREET #4012, GREE- $151808. CASE #19867. 3/27/2012. FILED: 3/29/2012. CASE #2012-15829, DATE FILED: SALVADOR ACEVESGUITIERZ, PARK VIEW DR, EVANS; CASE LEY; CASE #2012-16105, DATE 3/27/2012. 2312 NORTH LINCOLN AVE LOT #2012-16668, DATE FILED: 4/5/2012. FILED: 3/29/2012. BORROWER: RICHARD L & PATRI- 24A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com Get ready for a standing-room-only salute to success with the cast of Sound of Music at the 2012 Mercury 100 Awards. Broadway bound, the 13th annual awards will honor Northern Colorado businesses who can rightfully say we've "Climbed Every Mountain" with the fastest growing revenues in the region 2 Sound of Music ASSOCIATE SPONSOR: INTERACTIVE MEDIA SPONSOR: HIGH SIGN SPONSOR: MEDIA SPONSOR: EVENT PARTNER: AVENUE OF STARS AND CATERING SPONSOR: MIDTOWN MIDTOWN ARTS CENTER ARTS CENTER MIDTOWN MIDTOWN ARTS CENTER ARTS CENTER Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 25A FOR THE RECORD CIA J JONES, 7338 DOUGLASS CASE #17573. 3/16/2012. ING, 4940 APRICOT DR, LOVELAND. #3833691. 3/22/2012. 227 PARK AVE, EATON. LENDER: US BORROWER: DANA R COSNER, LAKE RANCH RD, FORT COLLINS. LENDER: BANK AMERICA, AMOUNT BK, AMOUNT DUE: $134898. CASE 2160 31ST ST, GREELEY. LENDER: LENDER: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, BORROWER: JAMES WENT- DUE: $295700. CASE #20522. BORROWER: BRIAN S BROCK- #3833693. 3/22/2012. WELLS FARGO BK, AMOUNT DUE: AMOUNT DUE: $451003. CASE WORTH, 422 W 9TH ST, LOVELAND. 3/29/2012. BANK, 8121 RASPBERRY DR, FRED- $115822. CASE #3834170. 3/26/2012. #19879. 3/27/2012. LENDER: US BANK, AMOUNT DUE: ERICK. LENDER: WELLS FARGO BORROWER: BRETT & TRACEY $126227. CASE #18540. 3/21/2012. BORROWER: STEVEN GONZA- BK, AMOUNT DUE: $255589. CASE BRANCH, 100 S MAPLE AVE UNIT BORROWER: WEST POINT DEVL BORROWER: ANGELA L HAYNES, LEZ, 4735 HAHNS PEAK DR UNIT #3833286. 3/21/2012. 1, EATON. LENDER: BK NEW YORK CO INC, 969 50TH AVE, GREE- 1449 IVY ST, FORT COLLINS. LEND- BORROWER: LARA L THATCHER, 102, LOVELAND. LENDER: WELLS MELLON, AMOUNT DUE: $188166. LEY. LENDER: WELLS FARGO BK, ER: COLORADO HOUSING FINANCE 839 E 4TH ST, LOVELAND. LEND- FARGO BANK, AMOUNT DUE: BORROWER: SARAH M & NICHO- CASE #3833281. 3/21/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $32565. CASE AUTHO, AMOUNT DUE: $144360. ER: BANK NEW YORK MELLON, $123550. CASE #17574. 3/16/2012. LAS J LUNDEEN, 4665 WILDGRASS #3833027. 3/20/2012. CASE #19880. 3/27/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $125584. CASE PL, DACONO. LENDER: AM HOME BORROWER: SCHWARTZ BROS #18931. 3/22/2012. BORROWER: BRIAN A DELANO, MTG INVEST TRUST 2005, AMOUNT LLC, 3231 W SERVICE RD, EVANS. BORROWER: RICHARD L & KEVIN BORROWER: JONATHAN P 2482 WINTER PARK ST, LOVELAND. DUE: $205044. CASE #3834166. LENDER: 2010 1 CRE VENTURE L FENDEL, 2525 W 6TH ST, GREE- GRIFFIS, 227 EGYPTIAN CT, FORT BORROWER: ROBERT RAY & LENDER: BANK AMERICA, AMOUNT 3/26/2012. LLC, AMOUNT DUE: $97738. CASE LEY. LENDER: JP MORGAN CHASE COLLINS. LENDER: PHH MORT- JUANITA T ALCARAZ, 1324 E 5TH DUE: $174153. CASE #20251. #3833283. 3/21/2012. BK, AMOUNT DUE: $112231. CASE GAGE CORP, AMOUNT DUE: ST, LOVELAND. LENDER: FRANK- 3/28/2012. BORROWER: ERNESTO BUSTA- #3832306. 3/16/2012. $249261. CASE #18534. 3/21/2012. LIN CREDIT MANAGEMENT COR, MANTE, 3035 BLUE SKY CIR # 10 BORROWER: JACKIE R WEBB, AMOUNT DUE: $123263. CASE BORROWER: DAVID W & KELLY D 306, ERIE. LENDER: WELLS FARGO 1930 RAILROAD DIAGONAL, EVANS. BORROWER: WILLIAM A & PATRI- BORROWER: PAUL D PAZEN, 8466 #19874. 3/27/2012. SWAYNE, 2045 ALABAMA ST, LOVE- BK, AMOUNT DUE: $151120. CASE LENDER: BK NEW YORK MELLON, CIA DEAN, 2501 W 6TH ST, GREE- CINDY LN, FORT COLLINS. LENDER: LAND. LENDER: FEDERAL NATIONAL #3832453. 3/19/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $108865. CASE LEY. LENDER: NATIONSTAR MTG HSBC BANK USA, AMOUNT DUE: BORROWER: ELDA CHRISTINE MORTGAGE ASSN, AMOUNT DUE: #3833021. 3/20/2012. LLC, AMOUNT DUE: $48707. CASE $591241. CASE #19876. 3/27/2012. DELLINGER, 2950 JILL DR, LOVE- $314389. CASE #18541. 3/21/2012. BORROWER: JACOB D & LINDA #3832302. 3/16/2012. LAND. LENDER: LPP MORTGAGE K ANDERSON, 701 CEDAR DR, BORROWER: CYNTHIA L GARCIA, BORROWER: HARRY R & PATRICIA LTD, AMOUNT DUE: $109297. CASE BORROWER: ANDREW & KATH- FREDERICK. LENDER: MIDFIRST 3716 SALIDA CT, EVANS. LENDER: BORROWER: GARY D SMITH, 1629 G FERGUSON, 1506 CASA GRANDE #19873. 3/27/2012. ARINE HART, 203 ARAPAHOE CT, BK, AMOUNT DUE: $173490. CASE COLO HOUSING FIN AUTHOR- 57TH AVE, GREELEY. LENDER: US BLVD, FORT COLLINS. LENDER: LYONS. LENDER: CITIMORTGAGE #3832314. 3/16/2012. ITY, AMOUNT DUE: $65777. CASE BK, AMOUNT DUE: $252210. CASE BANK AMERICA, AMOUNT DUE: BORROWER: THOMAS & CATHY INC, AMOUNT DUE: $178826. CASE #3833282. 3/21/2012. #3833025. 3/20/2012. $180698. CASE #20523. 3/29/2012. CARTMELL, 809 18TH ST SW, LOVE- #16965. 3/14/2012. BORROWER: JERRY S & TAMARA LAND. LENDER: CITIMORTGAGE L LAMKIN, 423 DUNMIRE ST, FRED- BORROWER: CHRISTOPHER W BORROWER: WAYNE M & NOBU- BORROWER: LAURE ANN INC, AMOUNT DUE: $219902. CASE BORROWER: DORIS E STOCK, ERICK. LENDER: AURORA BK, JOHNSTON, 2614 SHOOTING STAR KO LARSON, 4545 W PIONEER LN, MCNEILL, 612 POWDERHORN DR, #20250. 3/28/2012. 3527 W HARRISON AVE, WELLING- AMOUNT DUE: $161130. CASE WAY, EVANS. LENDER: COLO HOUS- GREELEY. LENDER: FED NATL MTG FORT COLLINS. LENDER: FIRST- TON. LENDER: US BANK, AMOUNT #3833277. 3/21/2012. ING FIN AUTHORITY, AMOUNT DUE: ASSOC, AMOUNT DUE: $65461. BANK, AMOUNT DUE: $30038. CASE BORROWER: BRAD W LONG, 628 DUE: $127677. CASE #19209. $132804. CASE #3832316. 3/16/2012. CASE #3831998. 3/15/2012. #20524. 3/29/2012. 19TH ST SW, LOVELAND. LENDER: 3/23/2012. BORROWER: PHILLIP A NOVESS, BANK AMERICA, AMOUNT DUE: 348 RIVER ROCK DR, JOHNSTOWN. BORROWER: HERBERT SHERMAN, BORROWER: DAVID & MICHELLE BORROWER: NILES ERROL $157516. CASE #19869. 3/27/2012. BORROWER: RAYMOND L & LENDER: BK AM, AMOUNT DUE: 2416 DOCK DR, EVANS. LENDER: SCHUETTE, 316 51ST AVE, GREE- STANSFIELD, 712 W SWALLOW RD, ALBERTA L POWERS, 4820 E $182185. CASE #3834171. 3/26/2012. WELLS FARGO BK, AMOUNT DUE: LEY. LENDER: FIRST NATL BK, FORT COLLINS. LENDER: SECURITY BORROWER: JOAN L & WILLIAM COUNTY ROAD 60, WELLINGTON. $168233. CASE #3832464. 3/19/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $193723. CASE SERVICES LIMITED, AMOUNT DUE: E HUGHES, 4117 ROCKCRESS PL, LENDER: BANC AM FUNDING 2006 BORROWER: KEVIN C & DEBRA #3833061. 3/20/2012. $36784. CASE #16962. 3/14/2012. LOVELAND. LENDER: BANK AMER- 5 TRUST, AMOUNT DUE: $543937. A VOGLER, 330 RIVER ROCK DR, BORROWER: MARINA CHAVEZ, ICA, AMOUNT DUE: $124181. CASE CASE #20252. 3/28/2012. JOHNSTOWN. LENDER: CHASE 328 HARRISON AVE, FORT LUP- BORROWER: JOEL T & DENISE BORROWER: MARK DRENNAN, #17571. 3/16/2012. HOME FIN LLC, AMOUNT DUE: TON. LENDER: WELLS FARGO BK, R CAMPBELL, 243 N 54TH AVE, 4221 ROLLING GATE RD, FORT BORROWER: THOMAS & KATH- $156819. CASE #3832305. 3/16/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $167347. CASE GREELEY. LENDER: WELLS FARGO COLLINS. LENDER: WELLS FARGO BORROWER: DANIEL W III RYN E MOHAN, 7322 BAY TREE #3833024. 3/20/2012. BK, AMOUNT DUE: $281654. CASE BANK, AMOUNT DUE: $253817. FLETCHER, 925 PTARMIGAN CIR, ST, WELLINGTON. LENDER: BANK BORROWER: AMBER RENEE #3832452. 3/19/2012. CASE #18537. 3/21/2012. LOVELAND. LENDER: BANK AMER- AMERICA, AMOUNT DUE: $262129. GEBHARDT, 30 ROSE ST, WIND- BORROWER: ROBERT DOMIN- ICA, AMOUNT DUE: $133613. CASE CASE #17572. 3/16/2012. SOR. LENDER: WELLS FARGO BK, GUEZ, 225 GRAND AVE, FORT LUP- BORROWER: RAYMOND JR & BORROWER: RICHARD P & LORI #19870. 3/27/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $110097. CASE TON. LENDER: MT BK, AMOUNT ESMERALD GUTIERREZ, 4705 W L EMERY, 4707 W PARKVIEW DR, Weld County #3833692. 3/22/2012. DUE: $154821. CASE #3832297. B ST, GREELEY. LENDER: BK AM, FORT COLLINS. LENDER: US BANK, BORROWER: WARREN W & MAR- BORROWER: TERRA FIRMA LAND 3/16/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $153941. CASE AMOUNT DUE: $392270. CASE GARET E SCHAEFFER, 2021 LAKE- WORKS LLC, VL, . LENDER: BK MID- BORROWER: JENNIFER L #3832311. 3/16/2012. #16967. 3/14/2012. WOOD DR, LOVELAND. LENDER: WEST, AMOUNT DUE: $1162556. MCGRAW, 227 HABITAT CIR, WIND- BORROWER: CHRISTOPHER T US BANK, AMOUNT DUE: $200588. CASE #3832461. 3/19/2012. SOR. LENDER: GMAC MTG LLC, & ELIZA DEROZIER, 1112 APPLE- BORROWER: JAMES R & SANDRA BORROWER: RUSSELL J ENTZEL, CASE #19875. 3/27/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $241361. CASE WOOD AVE, FORT LUPTON. LEND- M MARQUEZ, 657 51ST AVE, GREE- 2407 DALTON DR, FORT COLLINS. BORROWER: TERRA FIRMA LAND #3832304. 3/16/2012. ER: BK AM, AMOUNT DUE: $139091. LEY. LENDER: US BK, AMOUNT DUE: LENDER: US BANK, AMOUNT DUE: BORROWER: JANET BAUGHMAN, WORKS LLC, VL, . LENDER: BK MID- CASE #3833284. 3/21/2012. $238759. CASE #3832298. 3/16/2012. $128805. CASE #19878. 3/27/2012. 1511 ADAMS AVE, LOVELAND. WEST, AMOUNT DUE: $1830749. BORROWER: CLAUDIA M FLORES, LENDER: BANK NEW YORK MEL- CASE #3833023. 3/20/2012. 12619 COUNTY ROAD 2.5, BRIGH- BORROWER: CINDY L & MARK A BORROWER: JOHN TYLER BORROWER: LANA MICHELLE LON, AMOUNT DUE: $11894. CASE TON. LENDER: NATIONSTAR MTG NICHOLS, 557 E 19TH ST, GREELEY. STATLER, 1821 23RD AVE, GREE- DILLARD, 2307 NORTHBROOK DR, #18539. 3/21/2012. BORROWER: TERRA FIRMA LAND LLC, AMOUNT DUE: $80110. CASE LENDER: HSBC BK USA, AMOUNT LEY. LENDER: WELLS FARGO BK, FORT COLLINS. LENDER: BANK WORKS LLC, VL, . LENDER: BK MID- #3831997. 3/15/2012. DUE: $143327. CASE #3833276. AMOUNT DUE: $103663. CASE AMERICA, AMOUNT DUE: $165309. BORROWER: RICARDO JR & MARY- WEST, AMOUNT DUE: $1830749. 3/21/2012. #3833285. 3/21/2012. CASE #19868. 3/27/2012. BETH MONTALVO, 911 PALOVERDE CASE #3832462. 3/19/2012. BORROWER: GREGG E & AMY DR, LOVELAND. LENDER: GMAC L FREED, 324 APACHE PL, LOCH- BORROWER: DEBORA D MATA, BORROWER: ANTHONY A & VAL- BORROWER: JOE E CREAGHE, MORTGAGE LLC, AMOUNT DUE: BORROWER: SAMUEL L & SUE BUIE. LENDER: JPMORGAN CHASE 2118 8TH ST, GREELEY. LENDER: ERIE D FISCHER, 1930 23RD AVE, 1680 FOXBROOK WAY, FORT COL- $185979. CASE #18538. 3/21/2012. L PACHECO, 5276 MT ARAPAHO BK, AMOUNT DUE: $158620. CASE FED NATL MTG ASSOC, AMOUNT GREELEY. LENDER: FED NATL MTG LINS. LENDER: BANK NEW YORK, CIR, FREDERICK. LENDER: BK NEW #3834165. 3/26/2012. DUE: $112294. CASE #3834169. ASSOC, AMOUNT DUE: $106088. AMOUNT DUE: $173896. CASE BORROWER: JOSEPH L & DAWN YORK MELLON, AMOUNT DUE: 3/26/2012. CASE #3834168. 3/26/2012. #16966. 3/14/2012. E BALDONI, 3788 HIGGINS ST, $209993. CASE #3833279. 3/21/2012. BORROWER: JAIME & RON KING, LOVELAND. LENDER: BANK AMER- 503 WOODS AVE, AULT. LENDER: BORROWER: SUWATANA APA- BORROWER: DENNIS LEE CALL, BORROWER: RONALD & MARY ICA, AMOUNT DUE: $224398. CASE BORROWER: MARK A & LACHEL L JPMORGAN CHASE BK, AMOUNT IRATANAROCKLAND, 1930 12TH 2216 34TH AVE, GREELEY. LENDER: JO DINKEL, 5421 TILLER CT, WIND- #16970. 3/14/2012. ROSE, 5755 CANYON CIR, FREDER- DUE: $144014. CASE #3833690. ST, GREELEY. LENDER: BK AM, BK AM, AMOUNT DUE: $114831. SOR. LENDER: JPMORGAN CHASE ICK. LENDER: JPMORGAN CHASE 3/22/2012. AMOUNT DUE: $196319. CASE CASE #3832299. 3/16/2012. BANK, AMOUNT DUE: $227170. BORROWER: MICHAEL L & JENNI- BK, AMOUNT DUE: $146470. CASE #3833280. 3/21/2012. CASE #18533. 3/21/2012. FER K SANDER, 4172 ROCKY FORD #3833022. 3/20/2012. BORROWER: WAYNE KENT BORROWER: MARCOS YANG, DR, LOVELAND. LENDER: HSBC & LORRIE K MOFFITT, 115 MAIN BORROWER: TRAVIS RAY LENZ, 625 61ST AVE, GREELEY. LEND- BORROWER: DONALD R SMAX- BANK USA, AMOUNT DUE: $208839. BORROWER: ANTHONY C & JEN- ST, BRIGGSDALE. LENDER: BK 2611 21ST AVENUE CT, GREE- ER: AURORA BK, AMOUNT DUE: WILL, 3416 KILLARNEY CT, CASE #18536. 3/21/2012. NIFER HEINIG, 5860 CANYON WAY, AM, AMOUNT DUE: $86016. CASE LEY. LENDER: COLO HOUSING $223430. CASE #3832463. 3/19/2012. LAPORTE. LENDER: JPMORGAN FREDERICK. LENDER: DEUTSCHE #3834172. 3/26/2012. FIN AUTHORITY, AMOUNT DUE: CHASE BANK, AMOUNT DUE: BORROWER: DOUGLAS A & PENNI BK NATL TRUST CO, AMOUNT DUE: $124861. CASE #3834173. 3/26/2012. BORROWER: GLORIA KAY WEG- $109874. CASE #16969. 3/14/2012. E SHUTE, 2139 CREEDE AVE, LOVE- $249254. CASE #3832315. 3/16/2012. BORROWER: JOE S & EVA J LOPEZ, NER, 5551 W 29TH ST UNIT 212, LAND. LENDER: AURORA BANK 645 MAPLE AVE, EATON. LENDER: BORROWER: VICTORIANO B & GREELEY. LENDER: COLO HOUS- BORROWER: TODD THALER, 2431 FSB, AMOUNT DUE: $255909. CASE BORROWER: JASON SHANE MOR- PNC BK, AMOUNT DUE: $148035. JUANIT GARCIA, 2427 14TH AVE- ING FIN AUTHORITY, AMOUNT DUE: TURQUOISE ST, LOVELAND. LEND- #20246. 3/28/2012. TON, 10544 SUNBURST AVE, FIRE- CASE #3834167. 3/26/2012. NUE CT, GREELEY. LENDER: WELLS $112239. CASE #3833278. 3/21/2012. ER: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL STONE. LENDER: WELLS FARGO FARGO BK, AMOUNT DUE: $101331. TRUST C, AMOUNT DUE: $195689. BORROWER: JEANNE L DOWN- BK, AMOUNT DUE: $247677. CASE BORROWER: DOROTHY L STOUT, CASE #3834164. 3/26/2012. BORROWER: SEAN ANDREW & We’ll take care of your computer Sign up for one of our workshops online training needs so you can take care of www.FCDigitalWorkshop.com or call business! 970-980-8091 to learn about custom training options. 26A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com FOR THE RECORD JESSICC BECHLER, 3134 50TH AVE, DEBTOR: JARRAD S WEBER, DEBTOR: EDDIE & PATRICIA FOSSON. AMOUNT: $135. CASE DEBTOR: JOE MCGUIRE, CREDI- AMOUNT: $1049.58. CASE #C-11C- GREELEY. LENDER: NATIONSTAR CREDITOR: ACCOUNT BROKERS RODIRGUEZ, CREDITOR: FIRST #D-11JV001201. DATE: 3/22/2012. TOR: DISCOVER BK. AMOUNT: 006859. DATE: 3/20/2012. MTG LLC, AMOUNT DUE: $165476. LARIMER COUNTY. AMOUNT: NATL BK. AMOUNT: $6771.75. CASE $7984.89. CASE #C-11C-010470. CASE #3832303. 3/16/2012. $298.60. CASE #C-06C-102631. #C-05-C-1942. DATE: 3/19/2012. DEBTOR: ANDREW LEE MALDO- DATE: 3/19/2012. DEBTOR: JUSTIN L STORY, DATE: 3/26/2012. NADO, CREDITOR: SENIE VAL MAL- CREDITOR: DISCOVERY BK. BORROWER: TRACY L WILSON, DEBTOR: DEREK R & DEREK DONADO. AMOUNT: $3306. CASE DEBTOR: JEFFREY HARDERS, AMOUNT: $5685.02. CASE #C-10C- 3428 RIESLING CT, EVANS. LENDER: DEBTOR: JEFFREY W BOUK- SCHRITTER, CREDITOR: WELLS #D-06JV000100. DATE: 3/22/2012. CREDITOR: LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS 004478. DATE: 3/20/2012. BK NEW YORK MELLON, AMOUNT NIGHT, CREDITOR: LVNV FUND- FARGO BK. AMOUNT: $16164.79. SERVICING. AMOUNT: $2927.27. DUE: $177785. CASE #3832317. ING LLC. AMOUNT: $4407.22. CASE CASE #C-09C11357. DATE: DEBTOR: DAVID SHANE MOR- CASE #C-11C-010890. DATE: DEBTOR: MARY CREBB, CREDI- 3/16/2012. #C-09C-002858. DATE: 3/23/2012. 3/26/2012. GAN, CREDITOR: RUTH ANN 3/20/2012. TOR: MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGE- HERSHLEY. AMOUNT: $3920. CASE MENT INC. AMOUNT: $973.88. CASE BORROWER: MICHAEL O ROB- DEBTOR: HEATHER K & SHAWN DEBTOR: JEREMY WENDLER, #D-99JV000032. DATE: 3/22/2012. DEBTOR: SHAVONNE MCGUIRE, #C-11C-008762. DATE: 3/20/2012. ERTS, 6724 34TH STREET RD, GREE- T HOWES, CREDITOR: ACCOUNT CREDITOR: ASSET ACCEP- CREDITOR: CAPITAL ONE BK USA. LEY. LENDER: BK AM, AMOUNT BROKERS. AMOUNT: $880.77. CASE TANCE LLC. AMOUNT: $0. CASE DEBTOR: CHRISTOPHER AMOUNT: $3430.52. CASE #C-11C- DEBTOR: MARY STEIN, CREDI- DUE: $547412. CASE #3833694. #C-10C-006904. DATE: 3/26/2012. #C-11C4345. DATE: 3/20/2012. GLENN FOOS, CREDITOR: ALICIA 001800. DATE: 3/19/2012. TOR: MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGE- 3/22/2012. A SUTTON. AMOUNT: $1376. CASE MENT INC. AMOUNT: $8390. CASE DEBTOR: DAVID MCFARLAND, DEBTOR: MICHAEL D ALEXAN- #D-09JV001158. DATE: 3/22/2012. DEBTOR: NAN LECHNER, CREDI- #C-11C-008999. DATE: 3/20/2012. BORROWER: JEREMY & JUANITA CREDITOR: WEST PEAK FIN. DER, CREDITOR: ASSET ACCEP- TOR: DISCOVER BK. AMOUNT: WEBSTER, 308 RIVER RD, PLAT- AMOUNT: $0. CASE #C-06C103261. TANCE LLC. AMOUNT: $0. CASE DEBTOR: RICHARD HEIN, CREDI- $4654.68. CASE #C-11C-009263. DEBTOR: DENNIS KUNDTZ, TEVILLE. LENDER: HSBC BK USA, DATE: 3/16/2012. #C-11C8178. DATE: 3/15/2012. TOR: MILE HI INVEST LLC. AMOUNT: DATE: 3/19/2012. CREDITOR: CACH LLC. AMOUNT: AMOUNT DUE: $153113. CASE $137678.01. CASE #C-09CV-000015. $5953.42. CASE #C-11C-003264. #3833026. 3/20/2012. DEBTOR: RACHEL WATTS, DEBTOR: ROBERT E CARNA- DATE: 3/19/2012. DEBTOR: ANITA GILSTRAP, DATE: 3/21/2012. CREDITOR: WAKEFIELD ASSOC INC. HAN, CREDITOR: WELLS FARGO CREDITOR: LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS RELEASE OF AMOUNT: $1290.38. CASE #C-10C- CARD SERVICES INC. AMOUNT: DEBTOR: LARRY TOMLINSON, SERVICING. AMOUNT: $5504. CASE DEBTOR: AMBER C DAYTON, JUDGMENT 003067. DATE: 3/28/2012. $9393.82. CASE #C-06C530. DATE: CREDITOR: HSBC BK NEVADA. #C-11C-049078. DATE: 3/20/2012. CREDITOR: LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS 3/20/2012. AMOUNT: $9290.45. CASE #C-08C- SERVICING. AMOUNT: $1492.84. DEBTOR: KEVIN J CHRISTO- 006220. DATE: 3/21/2012. DEBTOR: KATIE R JEFFERS, CASE #C-11C-011121. DATE: Larimer County PHER, CREDITOR: FIA CARD SER- DEBTOR: LARRY TOMLINSON, CREDITOR: CAVALRY PORTFOLIO 3/20/2012. DEBTOR: RECORD OWNER, VICES. AMOUNT: $11460.54. CASE CREDITOR: HSBC BK NEVADA. JUDGMENTS SERVICES INC. AMOUNT: $1950.68. CREDITOR: MIDLAND CREDIT MAN- #C-10C-003717. DATE: 3/27/2012. AMOUNT: $10408.41. CASE #C-08C- CASE #C-06C-103954. DATE: DEBTOR: SUSAN IRENE & AGEMENT INC. AMOUNT: $0. CASE 006219. DATE: 3/21/2012. Larimer County 3/19/2012. SUSAN E COTTEN, CREDITOR: #. DATE: 3/16/2012. LVNV FUNDING LLC. AMOUNT: Weld County DEBTOR: CHRISTINE W FLEM- DEBTOR: SHELLY MOREHEAD, DEBTOR: ROCKY W & LOURDES DEBTOR: MICAH J SHELTON, $1311.19. CASE #C-10C-010517. DEBTOR: RECORD OWNER, ING, CREDITOR: DISCOVER BK. CREDITOR: PROFESSIONAL FIN CO HOFFSCHNEIDER, CREDITOR: CREDITOR: LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS DATE: 3/16/2012. CREDITOR: HOUSEHOLD FIN CORP AMOUNT: $15405.84. CASE #C-11C- INC. AMOUNT: $0. CASE #. DATE: COLO ST REVENUE. AMOUNT: $249. SERVICING. AMOUNT: $1343.89. III. AMOUNT: $0. CASE #. DATE: 010689. DATE: 3/19/2012. 3/26/2012. CASE #. DATE: 3/21/2012. CASE #C-11C-010847. 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CASE DEBTOR: GARY H AYCOCK, DEBTOR: RECORD OWNER, 3/23/2012. SERVICING. AMOUNT: $2074.21. #D-11CV-002185. DATE: 3/14/2012. DEBTOR: DEANA DILLEY, CREDI- CREDITOR: LVNV FUNDING LLC. CREDITOR: MIDLAND CREDIT MAN- CASE #C-11C-011074. DATE: TOR: PROGRESSIVE DIRECT INS. AMOUNT: $3145.05. CASE #C-11C- AGEMENT INC. AMOUNT: $0. CASE DEBTOR: SHOENEMAN 5 M 3/20/2012. DEBTOR: ROBERT & ROBERT AMOUNT: $0. CASE #C-11C8369. 010473. DATE: 3/19/2012. #. DATE: 3/19/2012. RANCH INC, CREDITOR: GUAR- HUGH JOHNSTON, CREDITOR: DATE: 3/27/2012. ANTY BK TRUST CO. AMOUNT: DEBTOR: JASON WHITE, CREDI- PREMIER MEMBERS FED CREDIT DEBTOR: MARIANA CONTRE- $655000. CASE #C-10C-001119. TOR: LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS SER- UNI. AMOUNT: $18513.40. CASE DEBTOR: RECORD OWNER, RAS, CREDITOR: LVNV FUNDING DEBTOR: CATHERINE QUILLING, DATE: 3/23/2012. VICING. AMOUNT: $993.49. CASE CREDITOR: CITIBANK. AMOUNT: LLC. AMOUNT: $3774.28. CASE #D-11CV-000847. DATE: 3/14/2012. CREDITOR: PROFESSIONAL FIN #C-12C-001763. DATE: 3/20/2012. $0. 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THE EYE from 3A would alter the mission of the Gover- to renewable energy. Consequences,” to attempt to explain and CEO for the Upstate Colorado nor’s Energy Office. It would require Opponents of the bill say it would to the layman the state of health care Economic Development organization the agency to support all forms of hamper the state’s efforts to develop today. doesn’t specifically mention that as energy rather than just renewable renewable energy. Supporters argue It does so in part by drawing analo- a requirement, but it does note that energy, the centerpiece of the Ritter that oil and gas severance tax revenue gies to an institution everyone com- Weld County has an area greater than administration. should not prop up renewable energy. prehends – the grocery store, in a Rhode Island, Delaware and the Dis- Specifically, the bill would change The bill has gained steam in the fictional town Stacey calls Capital trict of Columbia combined. the agency’s mission to encourage Republican-dominated House, clear- Springs. Upstate Colorado’s search for a “Colorado-based clean and innovative ing two committees so far. A sampling: leader began in earnest after the enti- energy solutions that include tradi- “With the entire population of ty reorganized its board in March. tional and renewable energy sourc- Rulon Stacey adds ‘author’ to Capital Springs thrust back onto the It was a step interim CEO Eric es.” The measure also would rename accomplishments government’s public food distribu- Berglund said needed to occur before the office to the “Colorado Office of For years, Rulon Stacey served as tion system, food providers franti- a permanent CEO could be selected. Energy Development” while striking the president and CEO of Poudre cally attempted to keep up with the Interested parties best hurry. Ritter’s catchphrase “New Energy Valley Health System. heavy demand and the fast pace. Upstate will accept applications for Economy” from current law. But, as some may know, a recently Customers were equally frantic, the position until May 1. Furthermore, the bill would formalized joint operating agreement rushing to claim a spot in line well Former CEO Larry Burkhardt left change the way renewable and fossil between PVHS and University of before stores opened in the morning the organization suddenly last fall, fuels projects receive funding. Tradi- Colorado Hospital is whisking away with the hope of making it inside and Berglund, who joined Upstate in tional energy projects would receive one of Northern Colorado’s foremost while food would still be available 2009 as the vice president of finance, funding from state severance tax dol- minds on health care and transplant- and on the shelves.” took the reins until a replacement lars while renewable projects would ing him in that fair city to the south, It’s not Shakespeare but it gets the could be found. depend on harder-to-obtain general Denver. job done. The job description calls for a can- fund dollars. Northern Coloradans need not didate with a bachelor’s degree in Established in 1977 as the Office of fear, however, for Stacey has now Search is on for new a relevant field, a proven record of Energy Management and Conserva- immortalized his thoughts on the Upstate Colorado CEO accomplishment and, preferably, at tion, Ritter renamed the agency the health care system in print. Are you an “energetic,” “experi- least six years of economic develop- Governor’s Energy Office in 2007. Stacey’s book is titled “Over Our enced leader” who doesn’t mind driv- ment experience. He also shifted the agency’s mission Heads: An Analogy on Healthcare, ing long distances? No mention is made of a need for from promoting energy conservation Good Intentions and Unforeseen The ad seeking a new president reliable transportation. Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 27A Business Leaders Breakfast • CFO Awards • Green Jobs Fair • Bixpo After Hours September 26, 2012 Opportunities! abound at September 26, 2012 Embassy Suites Loveland, CO 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Just ask Matt Brunner, Sales Manager Matt, how do you know Bixpo works for Alphagraphics? I know it works because Alphagraphics has had a booth at Bixpo for the last five years. And you’ll find us there again this year. We find new opportunities every year that more pay for the time and cost. Who do you see/meet at Bixpo? I like to seek out other exhibitors that I otherwise haven’t been able to contact or get in front of. The best part is that there are 200 plus potential prospects right off the top all in one place (not to mention all the walk-in traffic) – it doesn’t get much better than that. Do you attend the Bixpo Pre-con marketing meeting? Yes, the Bixpo Pre-con gets my creative juices flowing. The speakers give me ideas and best practices for trade show success. Pre-con is where the opportunities start. Matt, if you were allowed only one word, how would you describe Bixpo? Opportunities! Lots of opportunities. Sponsorships and exhibitor space available – Call De Dahlgren, 970-232-3132 Event Architect Title Sponsor Presenting Sponsor Media Sponsor High Sign Sponsor Interactive Media Sponsor 28A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com FOR THE RECORD CREDITOR: AM STORAGE TRAILER #C-08CV-000619. DATE: 3/27/2012. DEBTOR: CHARLES A & CASE #C-11C-008955. DATE: MASTERCRAFT CABINETS INC. CREDITOR: FIA CARD SERVICES. LEASING. AMOUNT: $7585. CASE CHARLES C PORTER, CREDITOR: 3/20/2012. AMOUNT: $10077.76. CASE #C-08C- AMOUNT: $5539.69. CASE #C-12C- #C-12S-000064. DATE: 3/15/2012. DEBTOR: MARK LANGEL, NORTH STAR CAPITAL ACQUISI- 403868. DATE: 3/26/2012. 001897. DATE: 3/20/2012. CREDITOR: US BLDG SUPPLY INC. TION. AMOUNT: $1717.58. CASE DEBTOR: LAURA M BRUDER, DEBTOR: GREG A YTURIAGA, AMOUNT: $6253.32. CASE #C-10C- #C-10C-009579. DATE: 3/28/2012. CREDITOR: BELLCO CREDIT UNION. DEBTOR: VICTOR MORENO, RELEASE OF STATE CREDITOR: JAMES K & MIRIAM W 011519. DATE: 3/28/2012. AMOUNT: $10493.48. CASE #C-09C- CREDITOR: LIBERTY ACQUISITION TAX LIENS POOLE. AMOUNT: $9850. CASE DEBTOR: JANET M VAN ORT, 005710. DATE: 3/20/2012. SERVICING. AMOUNT: $2894.69. #C-10C-005953. DATE: 3/15/2012. DEBTOR: RICHARD J ROMERO, CREDITOR: FIRST NATL BK OMAHA. CASE #C-12C-000154. DATE: CREDITOR: FIA CARD SERVICES. AMOUNT: $593920.80. CASE DEBTOR: ROBERT S PHILLIPS, 3/20/2012. Larimer County DEBTOR: SCHROEDER INVEST AMOUNT: $1546.83. CASE #C-12C- #C-12CV-000085. DATE: 3/23/2012. CREDITOR: CAVALRY PORTFOLIO A1 ENTERPRISE INC, $127.2, INC, CREDITOR: FOSSIL LAKE 001027. DATE: 3/28/2012. SERVICES LLC. AMOUNT: $1541.88. DEBTOR: JEDEDIAH C & CASE #19988, 3/27/2012. HOMEOWNERS ASSOC I. AMOUNT: DEBTOR: JOSEPH R & DANA CASE #C-11C-010506. 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CASE DEBTOR: CHARLES L DEBTOR: JANET M VAN ORT, LEY, CREDITOR: CAVALRY PORT- DEBTOR: TRACY KEENEY, BINDER ELECTRIC INC, $184.05, #C-11C-003624. DATE: 3/16/2012. BRUNSWIG, CREDITOR: MAIN CREDITOR: FIRST NATL BK OMAHA. FOLIO SERVICES LLC. AMOUNT: CREDITOR: FRONTERRA VILLAGE CASE #17319, 3/15/2012. STREET ACQUISITION CORP. AMOUNT: $64511.37. CASE $3132.86. CASE #C-11C-010515. HOA INC. AMOUNT: $2155.09. CASE DEBTOR: TAWNI N MCDOWELL, AMOUNT: $13476.68. CASE #C-12C- #C-12CV-000085. DATE: 3/23/2012. DATE: 3/20/2012. #C-12C-043141. DATE: 3/19/2012. DD PAINTING INC, $213.73, CASE CREDITOR: CAPITAL ONE BK USA. 004220. DATE: 3/28/2012. #19993, 3/27/2012. AMOUNT: $2819.69. CASE #C-12C- DEBTOR: CRAIG & CRAIG F DEBTOR: BENJAMIN PEKAREK, DEBTOR: JOSE M MONTEZ, 001084. DATE: 3/19/2012. DEBTOR: JESSE POWELL, LUYMES, CREDITOR: WELLS CREDITOR: ALFRED W III THOM- CREDITOR: BELLCO CREDIT UNION. DD PAINTING INC, $99.12, CASE CREDITOR: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY FARGO CARD SERVICES. AMOUNT: AS. AMOUNT: $144689.04. 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DATE: 3/16/2012. 3/28/2012. CASE #C-11C-010647. DATE: DEBTOR: BEVERLY KUNISCH, CREDITOR: CAVALRY PORTFO- CASE #20199, 3/28/2012. 3/26/2012. CREDITOR: CAVALRY PORTFOLIO LIO SERVICES LLC. AMOUNT: DEBTOR: TIMOTHY R CALL, DEBTOR: DAVID L KOTTEN- SERVICES LLC. AMOUNT: $7842.25. $10944.24. CASE #C-11C-010362. FOOD FOR THOUGHT CATER- CREDITOR: CITIBANK. AMOUNT: STETTE, CREDITOR: LIBERTY DEBTOR: JILLIAN PETER- CASE #C-11C-011192. DATE: DATE: 3/15/2012. ING LTD, $316.84, CASE #18921, $15661.55. CASE #C-12CV-000045. ACQUISITIONS SERVICING. SON, CREDITOR: LHR. AMOUNT: 3/20/2012. 3/22/2012. DATE: 3/16/2012. AMOUNT: $1715.98. CASE #C-12C- $2267.21. CASE #C-11C-010645. DEBTOR: GREG A SALYER, 004617. DATE: 3/28/2012. DATE: 3/26/2012. DEBTOR: GUMECINDO J JR CREDITOR: CAPITAL ONE BK USA. FOOD FOR THOUGHT CATER- DEBTOR: CHARLES & CHARLES GONZALEZ, CREDITOR: CACH AMOUNT: $216.69. CASE #C-10C- ING LTD, $182.97, CASE #18920, MAR CHURMAN, CREDITOR: GEM- DEBTOR: KATHLEEN SCHEUR- DEBTOR: LINDA PEARSON, LLC. AMOUNT: $10965.27. CASE 008035. DATE: 3/20/2012. 3/22/2012. INI CAPITAL GROUP LLC. AMOUNT: MAN, CREDITOR: LIBERTY ACQUI- CREDITOR: BARCLAYS BK DELA- #C-11C-011258. DATE: 3/21/2012. $4865.63. CASE #C-12C-004055. SITIONS SERVICING. AMOUNT: WARE. AMOUNT: $2086.48. CASE DEBTOR: ANNETTE GON- FOOD FOR THOUGHT CATER- DATE: 3/16/2012. $1057.38. CASE #C-12C-004388. #C-11C-010637. DATE: 3/26/2012. DEBTOR: TINA M CONILOGUE, ZALES, CREDITOR: DISCOVER ING LTD, $182.97, CASE #18919, DATE: 3/28/2012. CREDITOR: CACH LLC. AMOUNT: BK. AMOUNT: $2942.65. CASE 3/22/2012. DEBTOR: RALPH R KIEL, CREDI- DEBTOR: JEFFERY O WATTS, $5863.96. CASE #C-12C-001608. #C-12CV-000022. DATE: 3/15/2012. TOR: LEGAL COLLECTION CO. DEBTOR: BOBBY J LUCERO, CREDITOR: FIA CARD SERVICES. DATE: 3/21/2012. FRANK JFRUCCI, $849.15, CASE AMOUNT: $11606.15. CASE #C-12C- CREDITOR: LIBERTY ACQUISITIONS AMOUNT: $3047.84. CASE #C-11C- DEBTOR: BRIAN BENZOR, CRED- #20123, 3/28/2012. 004531. DATE: 3/16/2012. SERVICING. AMOUNT: $4475.23. 010697. DATE: 3/26/2012. DEBTOR: JAMES TIEMANN, ITOR: CAPITAL ONE BK. AMOUNT: CASE #C-12C-004657. DATE: CREDITOR: SOUTHERN WINE SPIR- $3166.88. CASE #C-05-006765. FWF INC, $1512.18, CASE #17637, DEBTOR: JOSEPH M & KIM M 3/28/2012. DEBTOR: ADRIENNE DEHERRE- ITS COLO. AMOUNT: $55330.58. DATE: 3/16/2012. 3/16/2012. FISHER, CREDITOR: BENEFICIAL RA, CREDITOR: CITIBANK. CASE #D-10CV-000811. DATE: FIN I INC. AMOUNT: $4385.59. CASE DEBTOR: DANA HACKER, CREDI- AMOUNT: $2427.55. CASE #C-12C- 3/21/2012. DEBTOR: THOMAS WILSON, FWF INC, $5477.9, CASE #17638, #C-11C-001285. DATE: 3/19/2012. TOR: MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGE- 004372. DATE: 3/27/2012. CREDITOR: PROBUILD SOUTH 3/16/2012. MENT INC. AMOUNT: $2449.26. DEBTOR: MARIE RAMONA ALI- LLC. AMOUNT: $23631.45. CASE DEBTOR: DAVID COLE, CREDI- CASE #C-11C-002423. DATE: DEBTOR: CARLA GORHAM, REZ, CREDITOR: EQUABLE ASCENT #C-09CV-000858. DATE: 3/19/2012. GERKIN DIVERSIFIED ENTER- TOR: MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGE- 3/29/2012. CREDITOR: GEMINI CAPITAL FIN LLC. AMOUNT: $3783.44. CASE PRISES, $295.28, CASE #17102, MENT INC. AMOUNT: $2589.84. GROUP LLC. AMOUNT: $2910.32. #C-11C-009358. DATE: 3/26/2012. DEBTOR: ROBIN L MEIREIS, 3/14/2012. CASE #C-11C-002123. DATE: DEBTOR: JUSTIN APPLEBY, CASE #C-11C-007785. DATE: CREDITOR: DISCOVER BK. 3/19/2012. CREDITOR: CITIBANK. AMOUNT: 3/27/2012. DEBTOR: MARY BULLARD, AMOUNT: $6194.86. CASE #C-11C- GERLACH PORST STEINER INC, $4392.22. CASE #C-12C-001255. CREDITOR: ASSET ACCEPTANCE 010257. DATE: 3/19/2012. $138.26, CASE #19462, 3/26/2012. DEBTOR: KRISTINE M SAN- DATE: 3/29/2012. DEBTOR: JAMES TIEMANN, LLC. AMOUNT: $2130.88. CASE DOVAL, CREDITOR: FIRESIDE CREDITOR: SOUTHERN WINE SPIR- #C-11C-011238. DATE: 3/26/2012. DEBTOR: EBMR INC, CREDITOR: HIGHLAND BROS LAWN CARE BK. AMOUNT: $13999.77. CASE DEBTOR: R MICHAEL SLAYTON, ITS COLO. AMOUNT: $55330.58. EXCELL SYRACUSE LLC. AMOUNT: INC, $125.58, CASE #17632, #C-11CV-002372. DATE: 3/19/2012. CREDITOR: CITIBANK. AMOUNT: CASE #D-10CV-000811. DATE: DEBTOR: FRANCISCO DIAZ, $28464. CASE #D-09CV-001237. 3/16/2012. $15033.87. CASE #C-11C-003439. 3/22/2012. CREDITOR: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE DATE: 3/19/2012. DEBTOR: JOYCE WELLS, CREDI- DATE: 3/29/2012. CORP. AMOUNT: $1359.90. CASE HIGHLAND BROS LAWN CARE TOR: PUBLIC SERVICE CREDIT DEBTOR: MATT J TOBERMAN, #C-11C-009522. DATE: 3/26/2012. DEBTOR: MARIA A ACOSTA, INC, $1431.78, CASE #17631, UNION. AMOUNT: $10754.52. CASE DEBTOR: ROBERT BAKER, CREDITOR: BARCLAYS BK DELA- CREDITOR: FIRESIDE BK. AMOUNT: 3/16/2012. #C-11C-009309. DATE: 3/16/2012. CREDITOR: MIDLAND CREDIT WARE. AMOUNT: $2042.09. CASE DEBTOR: EMILY R ROSE, CREDI- $12381.6. CASE #D-11CV-002052. MANAGEMENT INC. AMOUNT: #C-11C-010755. DATE: 3/26/2012. TOR: RESERVE AT NORTHGLENN. DATE: 3/19/2012. INPRIVA INC, $312.94, CASE DEBTOR: SHAWNA R WHAT- $10718.79. CASE #C-11C-002512. AMOUNT: $7665.77. CASE #C-10C- #17634, 3/16/2012. LEY, CREDITOR: GEMINI CAPITAL DATE: 3/29/2012. DEBTOR: KATHERINE C HOGAN, 004044. DATE: 3/26/2012. DEBTOR: THOMAS & ANDREA GROUP LLC. AMOUNT: $1391.85. CREDITOR: CREDIT UNION DEN- REIMER, CREDITOR: PRESTIGE FIN INPRIVA INC, $1227.14, CASE CASE #C-10C-001189. DATE: DEBTOR: CANDYCE JO & VER. AMOUNT: $12883.54. CASE DEBTOR: KENDRA E MATTOX, SERVICES INC. AMOUNT: $9410.21. #17635, 3/16/2012. 3/28/2012. CANDY DAUGHTON, CREDITOR: #C-12C-001206. DATE: 3/27/2012. CREDITOR: CITIBANK. AMOUNT: CASE #C-12CV-000048. DATE: CAPITAL ONE BK USA. AMOUNT: $7003.39. CASE #C-11C-009056. 3/19/2012. JD CABLE PLACING LLC, $911.41, CASE #17633, 3/16/2012. DEBTOR: EDWARD HERNAN- $5837. CASE #C-10C-010498. DATE: Weld County DATE: 3/26/2012. DEZ, CREDITOR: ST FARM BK. 3/29/2012. DEBTOR: MARK STEVEN & DEBTOR: MAX DEVL PROP- DONALD AJEWELL, $126.1, CASE AMOUNT: $1624.02. CASE #C-12C- MARK S SELLERS, CREDITOR: DEBTOR: NASIR AWILL, CREDI- ERTIES LLC, CREDITOR: DOHN #18916, 3/22/2012. 004296. DATE: 3/27/2012. DEBTOR: BENJAMIN W ESSEX, COLO ST. AMOUNT: $20084. CASE TOR: FIRST RESOLUTION INVEST CONSTR INC. AMOUNT: $526072.56. CREDITOR: NATL COLLEGIATE STU- #D-11-20833-MER. DATE: 3/21/2012. CORP. AMOUNT: $2357.05. CASE CASE #C-09CV-001117. DATE: DEBTOR: JEREMY ROTH, CREDI- DENT LOAN T. AMOUNT: $15171.69. #C-11C-008177. DATE: 3/26/2012. 3/19/2012. JS WIRELESS INC, $2115.61, CASE #17639, 3/16/2012. TOR: CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP. CASE #C-11C-001850. DATE: DEBTOR: BRENDA MONTOYA, AMOUNT: $2674.51. CASE #C-12C- 3/21/2012. CREDITOR: CACH LLC. AMOUNT: DEBTOR: SANDRA A MCGILL, DEBTOR: WILLIAM E SR ALTER, MVT RESTAURANT CONCEPTS 004378. DATE: 3/27/2012. $1113.81. CASE #C-12C-001163. CREDITOR: ASSET ACCEPTANCE CREDITOR: PORTFOLIO RECOVERY INC, $148.27, CASE #19473, DEBTOR: SUSAN WARTEMAN, DATE: 3/20/2012. LLC. AMOUNT: $3891.38. CASE ASSOC LLC. AMOUNT: $2704.63. DEBTOR: WEST PROSPECT CREDITOR: MIDLAND CREDIT MAN- #C-11C-009196. DATE: 3/26/2012. CASE #C-11C-004898. DATE: 3/26/2012. INVEST LLC, CREDITOR: VAHR- AGEMENT INC. AMOUNT: $3119.30. DEBTOR: SHARON L MILLER, 3/20/2012. PASHMINAS GIFT INC, $183.78, ENWALD JOHNSON MCMA- CASE #C-11C-008872. DATE: CREDITOR: CAVALRY PORTFOLIO DEBTOR: DISTINCTIVE HOME- CASE #20197, 3/28/2012. HILL. AMOUNT: $66200.63. CASE 3/20/2012. SERVICES LLC. AMOUNT: $1508.25. BUILDERS INC, CREDITOR: DEBTOR: TRAVIS D CONKLIN, Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 29A FOR THE RECORD LASALON DEL SOL, $227.24, CASE #3833381, 3/21/2012. Price: $3654000 Price: $205000 Address: 1975 SPRUCE MOUNTAIN Price: $329000 CASE #18915, 3/22/2012. Date Closed: 3/26/2012 Date Closed: 3/22/2012 DR, DRAKE Date Closed: 3/15/2012 DIAMOND D DAIRY DRINKABLE Price: $240000 MASON STREET TIRE LLC, YOGU, $3227.23, CASE #3832356, Seller: MARK A LINDER Seller: CHRIS & JESSI MCCOURT Date Closed: 3/20/2012 Seller: ELIZABETH B ATKINSON $328.37, CASE #20195, 3/28/2012. 3/16/2012. Buyer, Buyer’s Address: GREELEY Buyer, Buyer’s Address: RAY REVOCABLE CITY COLO, 1100 10TH ST ANTHONY & CHRISTINE ANNE Seller: DANIEL B & BETTE A KEL- Buyer, Buyer’s Address: MARK NEILMORRIS, $184.72, CASE FFE TRANSPORTATION SER- Address: VACANT LAND, DYMOND, 2913 MARTINGALE DR LOGG T & ANNE M WEST, 4905 COPPER #19992, 3/27/2012. VICES IN, $52.6, CASE #3833628, Price: $ Address: 2913 MARTINGALE DR, Buyer, Buyer’s Address: GEORGE CREEK DR 3/22/2012. Date Closed: 3/14/2012 BERTHOUD D & HILLARY N KELLOGG, 1118 Address: 1515 RAVEN CT UNIT G, PHOTOSPIN INC, $107.55, CASE Price: $327000 KENOSHA DR ESTES PARK #19461, 3/26/2012. DEWEY BRENDALEE, $261.81, Seller: ADVANTAGE BANK Date Closed: 3/25/2012 Address: 12294 COUNTY ROAD Price: $252000 CASE #3832355, 3/16/2012. Buyer, Buyer’s Address: JOUR- 43, DRAKE Date Closed: 3/18/2012 PRO FITNESS HEALTH SOLU- NEY HOMES LLC, 7251 W 20TH ST Seller: THOMAS R & ALISON CAS- Price: $ TIONS, $1224.55, CASE #18923, DEWEY BRENDALEE, $172.11, UNIT L200 TLES Date Closed: 3/28/2012 Seller: VANHORN LIVING TRUST 3/22/2012. CASE #3832354, 3/16/2012. Address: MULT PROP, Buyer, Buyer’s Address: GARY L & Seller: MARK V & JOANNA A HANNA Buyer, Buyer’s Address: DANIEL J Price: $210000 ELLEN W CLEVELAND, 524 FRANK- & CONNIE C NISSEN, 1200 BEECH- RCT ELECTRIC LLC, $455.15, LR CONSULTING SERVICES Date Closed: 3/21/2012 LIN AVE Buyer, Buyer’s Address: P STE- CRAFT RD CASE #19990, 3/27/2012. CORP, $92.22, CASE #3834580, Address: 524 FRANKLIN AVE, BER- PHEN & CYNTHIA L OHARA, 4919 Address: 1510 RAVEN CT # H 13, 3/26/2012. Seller: ADVANTAGE BANK THOUD KENESHAW DR ESTES PARK ROCKY MOUNT LANDSCAPE Buyer, Buyer’s Address: J J CON- Price: $200000 Address: 1050 EAST LN, ESTES Price: $250000 DESIGN C, $77.36, CASE #17103, MEDICAL MANAGEMENT INC, STRUCTION NORTHERN COLO, Date Closed: 3/18/2012 PARK Date Closed: 3/22/2012 3/14/2012. $519.35, CASE #3834583, 3/26/2012. 7251 W 20TH ST UNIT L200 Price: $455000 Address: MULT PROP, Seller: PAMELA G WORSTER Date Closed: 3/15/2012 Seller: FIRST NATIONAL BANK EPK SCOTTYS ULTIMATE HOT MITSUBISHI POWER SYSTEMS Price: $90000 TRUST Buyer, Buyer’s Address: TROT- RODS INC, $109.55, CASE #19459, AM I, $3976.22, CASE #3834582, Date Closed: 3/21/2012 Buyer, Buyer’s Address: Seller: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK MAN HOLDINGS LLC, 910 ROCK- 3/26/2012. 3/26/2012. GEORGINE S WAGNER, 881 WELCH Buyer, Buyer’s Address: ROBERT WOOD LN Seller: CO OHIO INVEST LLC AVE M SWEENEY, 2661 EAGLE ROCK DR Address: 1751 N LAKE AVE # 7, SHEPARD PLUMBING HEAT- MOBILE ONE CO RIT INC, Buyer, Buyer’s Address: NDIRA Address: 881 WELCH AVE, BER- Address: 2661 EAGLE ROCK DR, ESTES PARK ING INC, $1084.19, CASE #19466, $106.74, CASE #3833371, 3/21/2012. INC, 1070 W CENTURY DR #1 THOUD ESTES PARK Price: $180000 3/26/2012. Address: MULT PROP, Price: $155000 Price: $875000 Date Closed: 3/15/2012 MURPHY VENTURES LLC, Price: $233500 Date Closed: 3/21/2012 Date Closed: 3/13/2012 SHEPARD PLUMBING HEAT- $273.52, CASE #3833629, 3/22/2012. Date Closed: 3/18/2012 Seller: LG BARBARA L MACE ING INC, $1415.54, CASE #19465, Seller: BERTHOUD DEVELOPMENT Seller: MARY HUGHES REVOCABLE TR 3/26/2012. PRIMARY INTEGRATION Seller: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL LLC Buyer, Buyer’s Address: JAIMIE Buyer, Buyer’s Address: Y LAND ENCORP LLC, $1078.62, CASE TRUST C Buyer, Buyer’s Address: BRYAN T & BRENDA L STONE, 179 MET- TRUST LLC, 95 E MITCHELL HAM- SHEPARD PLUMBING HEAT- #3833994, 3/23/2012. Buyer, Buyer’s Address: ROBERT & KIMBERLY HARDING, 1621 HOL- CALF LN MOCK RD ING INC, $1396.34, CASE #19468, NEUMULLER, 141 WALNUT CT LYBERRY ST Address: 620 MACGREGOR AVE # Address: 300 RIVERSIDE DR #480, 3/26/2012. RJML LLC, $159.73, CASE Address: 352 NOMAD DR, BELLVUE Address: 1621 HOLLYBERRY ST, 11, ESTES PARK ESTES PARK #3833627, 3/22/2012. Price: $175200 BERTHOUD Price: $192000 Price: $ SHEPARD PLUMBING HEAT- Date Closed: 3/13/2012 Price: $255000 Date Closed: 3/13/2012 Date Closed: 3/11/2012 ING INC, $574.76, CASE #19469, ROAD RUNNER COMIDA INC, Date Closed: 3/25/2012 Seller: DAVID J & LINDA J CHAP- 3/26/2012. $124.79, CASE #3832369, 3/16/2012. Seller: DALE DOROTHY RICHTER MAN Seller: STEPHEN S & SHIRLEY J LIVING TR Seller: JANET L FLEMMING IRRE- Buyer, Buyer’s Address: MICHAEL SWICKARD SHEPARD PLUMBING HEAT- FREDSOLIZ, $523.2, CASE Buyer, Buyer’s Address: RICHTER VOCABLE S E & BRENDA G LAUER, 17006 Buyer, Buyer’s Address: BRUCE ING INC, $95.14, CASE #19471, #3833996, 3/23/2012. CABIN LLC, 1530 PRESTON TRL Buyer, Buyer’s Address: ROGER H COUNTY ROAD 30 A & JANICE LONG, 3748 LARKSPUR 3/26/2012. Address: 164 POUDRE RIVER RD, & SHARON A MILLER, 4329 STONE Address: 1077 FALL RIVER CT, DR SPACE CITY PIZZA LLC, $708.23, BELLVUE QUARRY RD ESTES PARK Address: 1370 RAVEN CIR, ESTES SHEPARD PLUMBING HEAT- CASE #3833625, 3/22/2012. Price: $ Address: 2379 W HWY 34, DRAKE Price: $480000 PARK ING INC, $104.67, CASE #19467, Date Closed: 3/21/2012 Price: $175000 Date Closed: 3/25/2012 Price: $315000 3/26/2012. TRIPLE Z CORP, $280.47, CASE Date Closed: 3/11/2012 Date Closed: 3/15/2012 #3833993, 3/23/2012. Seller: D A PARTNERS LLP Seller: LARRY D & BRENDA D GIL- SHEPARD PLUMBING HEAT- Buyer, Buyer’s Address: NATHAN- Seller: CHARLES R & KATHLEEN LUM ING INC, $226.67, CASE #19470, HAROLD & MARTHAWACKER, IEL J & LYDIA J GAZDIK, 6346 MAR- CLEVELAND Buyer, Buyer’s Address: CARLA J 3/26/2012. $802.09, CASE #3833626, 3/22/2012. RON DR Buyer, Buyer’s Address: SAMUEL DREIBUS, 925 PEAK VIEW DR Address: 6346 MARRON DR, BER- W & KAREN S HANCOCK, 1031 Address: 925 PEAK VIEW DR, SHERMAN PARK APARTMENTS WESTERN OILFIELDS SUPPLY THOUD WAGONWHEEL DR ESTES PARK LLLP, $112.61, CASE #18918, CO, $6143.66, CASE #3832370, Price: $430000 3/22/2012. 3/16/2012. Date Closed: 3/20/2012 Seller: HUD SOUTH MASON STREET CRAB STATE TAX LIENS Buyer, Buyer’s Address: CHRIS- SHACK, $413.89, CASE #20198, TIAN L POHL, 16777 MT VERNON RD 3/28/2012. Larimer County Address: 3729 W COUNTY ROAD 8, BERTHOUD B CO CORP, $1269.45, CASE SPARTA SYSTEMS INC, $146.58, #20201, 3/28/2012. Price: $ CASE #19989, 3/27/2012. Date Closed: 3/26/2012 FRONT RANGE STRUCTURES ADAMS BANK AND TRUST STANLEY ADDED VALUE ELEC- LLC, $5019.58, CASE #20202, Seller: TRONIC, $640.69, CASE #18640, 3/28/2012. Buyer, Buyer’s Address: WEN- 3/21/2012. DELLS FERTILIZER INC, 5820 N AVE UNIT 25 HARMONY GRILL, $11733.7, CASE DANIEL JSTOCK, $830.28, CASE #18160, 3/20/2012. Address: 307 WELCH AVE, BER- #18917, 3/22/2012. THOUD 210000 PATRICK ANDREWTHOMPSON, Price: $ SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR INC, $5115.69, CASE #18680, 3/21/2012. Date Closed: 3/26/2012 $126.56, CASE #17636, 3/16/2012. Seller: BRUCE & DANA HAYES TURF BLDRS INC, $792.84, CASE Weld County Buyer, Buyer’s Address: ANTHO- #17640, 3/16/2012. JESSICAGONZALES, $537.13, NY J & VALERIE C BACKO, 5129 CASE #3834585, 3/26/2012. FOOTHILLS DR UNIVERSITY DESIGNERS BLDRS Address: 5129 FOOTHILLS DR, INC, $231.76, CASE #20122, HARO ROOFING, $1249.46, CASE BERTHOUD 3/28/2012. #3834584, 3/26/2012. Price: $381500 Date Closed: 3/20/2012 US ENVIRONMENTAL LABORA- ICU ESPRESSO STYLE LLC, TORY SU, $220.75, CASE #19464, $298.3, CASE #3833632, 3/22/2012. Seller: RICHARD COULSON 3/26/2012. Buyer, Buyer’s Address: ROBERT MARTINEZ HARVESTING INC, R & VERONA RUNYAN, 1070 PO VINCENT, $108.36, CASE #19474, $71231.32, CASE #3832353, BOX 283 3/26/2012. 3/16/2012. Address: 1040 N 5TH ST, BER- THOUD VINCENT, $604.48, CASE #19472, MINER WHITE LLC, $2373.51, Price: $20000 3/26/2012. CASE #3833965, 3/23/2012. Date Closed: 3/28/2012 WAVEROCK INC, $150.52, CASE PREMIERE PROPERTIES INVEST Seller: HECKEL CONSTR LLC #17643, 3/16/2012. LLC, $2373.51, CASE #3833995, Buyer, Buyer’s Address: CHARLES 3/23/2012. D & KHWANKAM CRUTCHFIELD, 775 WOLF FLOORING INC, $605.67, PYRAMID CASE #17318, 3/15/2012. SKOW MANAGEMENT CORP, Address: 775 PYRAMID, BER- $19752.68, CASE #3833378, THOUD YOON LEE INC, $113.68, CASE 3/21/2012. Price: $217000 #17642, 3/16/2012. Date Closed: 3/22/2012 Weld County WARRANTY DEEDS Seller: BANK MIDWEST BARKZONE AT WEST RIDGE Buyer, Buyer’s Address: RICHARD LLC, $196.92, CASE #3833380, Larimer County & ANGELA AUSTIN, 4915 W 3RD 3/21/2012. Seller: VERLENE R KRAXBERGER STREET RD Buyer, Buyer’s Address: WVK Address: 1101 MOUNT CAMERON FREDRICK DBRANDON, $1003.82, LLC, 3784 CARRINGTON CIR WY, BERTHOUD CASE #3834581, 3/26/2012. Address: MULT PROP, Price: $45000 Price: $ Date Closed: 3/18/2012 C B BLDRS INC, $599.25, CASE Date Closed: 3/25/2012 #3833631, 3/22/2012. Seller: PRESTIGE HOMES LLC Seller: ADAMS BANK TRUST Buyer, Buyer’s Address: JONA- C B BLDRS INC, $109.55, CASE Buyer, Buyer’s Address: WEN- THAN L & KRISTI L PEARCE, 1411 #3833630, 3/22/2012. DELLS FERTILIZER INC, 5820 N AVE MOUNT MEEKER AVE UNIT 25 Address: 1411 MOUNT MEEKER CHIX GREELEY CORP, $643.61, Address: MULT PROP, AVE, BERTHOUD 30A | April 20 -May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com COMMENTARY NORTHERN COLORADO BUSINESS REPORT WWW.NCBR.COM Eldon James loss demands exploration VOLUME 17, ISSUE 16 OFFICE 1550 E. Harmony Road, 2nd floor or the past few years, Eldon P.O. Box 270810 James has been one of Cor- Fort Collins, CO 80527 porate Northern Colorado’s 800-440-3506 • 970-221-5400 F Fax: 970-221-5432 bright lights, a shining testament to www.ncbr.com all that is pos- sible in our part PUBLISHER Jeff Nuttall of the state, an Direct: 232-3131...... [email protected] exciting growth story pregnant EDITORIAL Editor with potential Allen Greenberg for even greater Direct: 232-3142...... [email protected] things. Reporters Sadly, frustrat- Molly Armbrister...... [email protected] ingly, all of that EDITOR’S Direct: 232-3139 will soon be Steve Lynn...... [email protected] NOTEBOOK Direct: 232-3147 gone. Allen Greenberg Prevention: The Rx to offset The Love- Copy Editor land-based Maggie Shafer...... [email protected] Direct: 232-3152 company, we had been led to spirling health care costs believe, was planning to build a new Chief Researcher $12-million, 75,000-square-foot Mariah Gant...... [email protected] Direct: 232-3149 facility in Timnath. Instead, it is t’s no secret that Colorado busi- Institute, the Report Card highlights now headed south, moving to a loca- nesses pay a hefty price for a number of factors that could ulti- DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND EVENTS tion at the Stapleton airport redevel- Coloradans’ health – with health mately help and hurt Colorado’s De Dahlgren I Direct: 232-3132...... [email protected] opment project in Denver. insurance premiums representing health and economic well-being. The news, appropriately enough, the most obvious For example, while Colorado made ADVERTISING broke on Friday the 13th. It most and visible cost. some encouraging progress in health Advertising Director Sandy Powell...... [email protected] certainly ruined the weekends of Health insur- insurance coverage for adults and Direct: 232-3144 key players in the economic-devel- ance premiums children, it continues to lag behind opment game. will increase by in prenatal care and dental care for Senior Account Executive Lindsay Gilliland...... [email protected] Eldon James, in case you haven’t an average of 9.4 children. Direct: 232-3133 heard of it, makes plastic tubing percent for Col- In this less-than-ideal economic and fittings used in a wide range of orado businesses climate, how can Colorado business- Account Executives Julie Constance...... [email protected] industries including pharmaceuticals in 2012, projects es reduce the growth of health insur- Direct: 232-3148 and auto manufacturing. In all, it Lockton Benefit ance premiums and increase produc- Jill DeLeary...... [email protected] Direct: 232-3145 makes more than 6,000 products. Group. That’s GUEST OPINION tivity by keeping employees healthy? It’s not a huge company, with on top of more Research suggests we could improve Anne Warhover PRODUCTION just 36 employees on payroll. But than $7 billion health and rein in costs by invest- Production Manager with its clean rooms and growing Colorado com- ing in prevention practices that stop Bernie Simon...... [email protected] Direct: 232-3140 fortunes, it’s on the cutting edge, a panies spent disease and promote good health in “cool” company deploying some of on health care communities and for employers. Art Director the intellectual capital so critical in premiums in 2010, according to the According to The Trust for Amer- Chad Collins...... [email protected] Direct: 232-3141 today’s economy. That, of course, Colorado Division of Insurance. ica’s Health, an annual investment of helps attract other manufacturers, Setting premiums aside, Colora- $10 per Coloradan in community- ADMINISTRATION including those in the life sciences do businesses also pay a hidden price based prevention efforts could save Office Manager / Front Desk Tiffanie Moore...... [email protected] and biotech realms and their well- for poor health. A study published more than $232 million annually in Direct: 232-3130 paying jobs. The Business Report in the American Journal of Health health care costs after five years – a thought so highly of this com- Promotion found that obese employ- $5.05 return for every $1 invested. Circulation Manager Janet Hatfield...... [email protected] pany that it made it one of its Bravo ees are about 75 percent more likely Unfortunately, despite potential cost Direct: 232-3146 Entrepreneur award winners this to experience high rates of absentee- savings, prevention efforts represent year. ism than healthy-weight employees. less than 5 percent of every $1 spent To advertise or subscribe: 970-221-5400 Fax: 970-221-5432 So how we ever let Eldon James Though Colorado is often cited on health care in the United States. Online edition: www.NCBR.com slip away is a question that urgently as the “leanest” state in the nation, How can Colorado businesses needs to be answered. Its pending rising obesity rates weigh heavily get involved in prevention? They The entire contents of this newspaper are copyrighted by BizWest Media with all rights departure is a definite black eye on our economy. According to one can implement programs to keep reserved. Reproduction or use, without permis- and with an economy still in recov- study, Colorado spent $1.6 billion workers healthy and productive sion, of editorial or graphic content in any man- ery, not something we want to see on obesity in 2009. The study takes while reining in costs. That means ner is prohibited. repeating itself. into account medical expenses, sick instituting workplace wellness The list of rationalizations, expla- days and health-related productivity programs such as health risk assess- nations and excuses, no doubt, is costs associated with obesity. Mean- ments, tobacco cessation, nutrition long. Among them: We didn’t have while, results from the 2011 Colo- education and gym memberships the rich tax breaks they wanted, or, rado Health Report Card show that and administering onsite flu vaccina- perhaps, they were in a big rush to Colorado’s obesity rate rose from 19 tion clinics for employees and their get something bigger. percent to 22 percent in one year families. That, in fact, is what the compa- – marking the first time the state Working with businesses, our ny claimed in revealing its decision. crossed the 20-percent threshold. nonprofit partners and other health “The need to ramp-up produc- Released annually by the Colo- and health care stakeholders, we’re tion has set new priorities for the rado Health Foundation in collabo- hopeful that future Report Cards ➤ See EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK, 31A ration with the Colorado Health ➤ See Guest Opinion, 31A Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com April 20 - May 3, 2012 | 31A EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK from 30A company, and we’re moving in a Anyway, it’s more than just direction that will suit our space unfortunate to lose Eldon James. requirements, as well as our time This is not the sort of defeat that we Event Planning Guide constraints,” Eldon James Presi- can simply shrug off and put behind dent Marcia Coulson said in a news us. Your resource for meetings and retreats release. No, what we’ve got here is an Special Publications Frankly, it’s staggering that the honest-to-goodness, come-to-Jesus company couldn’t find the right kind opportunity. And, so, in response, of space here. What about the old what I suggest we need is a big pow- Agilent Technologies plant right in its wow, one where the hard questions hometown of Loveland? But I won’t can be asked in a thorough scrubbing fault the company for acting out of of this episode. self-interest. Coulson obviously gave The boards of the Northern Colo- the pros and cons a cold-eye assess- rado Economic Development Corp., ment and went with the strictly the Upstate Economic Development unsentimental choice: yank up roots, Board, the chamber presidents, the don’t look back and move to the big mayors and all of the other big chiefs city. need to lock themselves in a room Because Eldon James is a private and figure this one out. company, few know what really And when they’re done, and per- goes on behind its closed doors. haps developed some notions about But Coulson can clearly be a tough how to reduce the odds of similar businesswoman. There was much future losses, they can tell us what fanfare in Timnath after it landed really caused one of our few rising Eldon James. But pity the poor stars to vanish. mayor of little Timnath, Jill Gross- man-Belisle, who never even got a Allen Greenberg is the editor of the phone call from Eldon James after it Northern Colorado Business Report. decided to pull the plug. She had to He can be reached at 970-232-3142 or hear it from someone else. [email protected] GUEST OPINION from 30A Need a resource for will begin to show an uptick that radans become healthier and more will over time make Colorado the productive. meetings and retreats? healthiest state in the nation. The Learn more about the 2011 Colo- goal is to increase the number of rado Health Report Card and its sup- Coloradans with health insur- plement, “Prevention: Strong Invest- This annual guide will assist both first timers and ance and ensuring they have access ments in Colorado’s Health”at www. experienced corporate planners. 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April 20-May 3, 2012 | 1B NORTHERN COLORADO BUSINESS REPORT WWW.NCBR.COM 2B | Loveland makes plans to REAL ESTATE smash things 4B | First and Main moving & CONSTRUCTION ahead in Longmont FOCUS: DEVELOPMENT Ready to go: Craig Harrison’s Riverbend on the Poudre ➤ See Story, 3B SPONSOR: IMAGE BY JONATHAN CASTNER 2B | April 20-May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com Demolition of 2 Loveland buildings to start this summer he City of Loveland will move needed to ensure the safety of the being constructed within one of forward with plans to tear site for future use. the downtown Urban Renewal Tdown two buildings down- A company has not yet been Areas. LOVELAND town this summer. The effort will selected by the city, Scholl said, More prominently, the $4.2 include removing contaminants but the process from start to finish million Rialto Bridge project was E. 4TH STREET from the soil under the buildings, should take about eight weeks. a joint venture between the city of with the goal of A $313,000 Environmental Loveland, the Rialto Bridge com- preparing the Protection Agency grant will help pany, and the Community Founda- area for redevel- pay for the cleanup. The Loveland tion of Northern Colorado. The opment. City Council last year appropriated project added a three-story build- The struc- $242,800 for the purchase and ing that provides space for Rialto tures at 301 and demolition of the property. Theater storage, workshop and 319 N. Lincoln Once the buildings are torn dressing rooms and a community are both city- down, the city can begin to room, reception space and confer- CLEVELAND AVE. N. LINCOLN AVE. owned. The actively market the properties for ence room. building at REAL ESTATE redevelopment, Scholl said. The The private portion of the E. 3RD STREET 301 N. Lincoln Molly Armbrister available space could be used for project houses Next Door Food & is commonly commercial or residential use, or a Drink, a tapas restaurant and wine known as the “Leslie the Cleaner” mix of the two. bar, which opened in March. The building, and is the source of the The buildings were purchased third floor of the addition houses BUSINESS REPORT contaminants in the soil beneath by the city so that it could raze private offices. Two buildings in the area both buildings. them and clear the path to redevel- The Loveland Library project marked in green will be torn Perchloroethlyene, or PCE, is a opment. included the addition of 24,700 down. dry-cleaning solvent that was com- The city would be willing to square feet and came with a price monly used at Leslie the Cleaner, partner with a private developer if tag of $8.1 million. The project, a long-standing dry-cleaning busi- the right deal comes along, Scholl which is expected to earn LEED recorded by the Federal Housing ness in downtown Loveland. said. Incentives for redevelopment certification, was financed through Finance Agency. When PCE hits the air, it turns are available, he noted. a combination of funding sources, Home prices have increased into a gas that can contaminate Loveland is in the midst of a big including $2 million raised by the 1.49 percent year-over-year from indoor air, according to Loveland redevelopment push. 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To get to downtown Timnath might restaurants, a corporate park, a bank, 25 In Harrison’s view, the construction 1/2 MILE someday mean heading south of Har- a performing arts center and possibly HARMONY ROAD of the fire station will help encourage mony Road, not north. a gourmet grocery store. restaurateurs and other businesses to At least that’s the vision Loveland The amount of coordination and move in long before work begins on the developer Craig Harrison has created plate-twirling required to make this town hall or police station. for his proposed Riverbend Urban project more than a municipal cul-de- West of phase one, phase two COUNTY ROAD 5 ROAD COUNTY Town Village. sac is, to say the least, staggering, but Hall includes about 10 sites and two 3,000- Not a lot of the residents and busi- Harrison might just be able to pull it Fire to 6,000-square-foot riverfront spaces ness owners in Timnath have heard off. His company has done $625 mil- for what Harrison hopes would be about the plan, but that’s about to lion in business in the last 30 years, high-end restaurants similar in style change. and Harrison has deep experience in Police and cuisine to Jay’s or the Rio. Harrison, president of Harrison commercial development and land-use The next phase would include a UNDER Resource Corp., will soon begin to in Northern Colorado. CONSIDERATION five-acre corporate campus with six actively market his $100 million plan, “This has been my home for 33 lots and a regional arts and perform- and if all goes as he hopes, he will have years, so unlike other projects I’m BLVD. FAIRGROUNDS ing center west of the river. Harrison’s helped create a vibrant commercial doing like the Niobrara Energy Park CACHE LA POUDRE RIVER wife, who is active in the arts, inspired center where today very little exists. (in Carr), this is in my living room,” BUSINESS REPORT the idea for a performing arts center. As envisioned, his Riverbend will he said of Riverbend. “It’s got a whole Craig Harrison’s vision would Harrison, however, admits it might be be built on a 70-acre site on the south- different level of thought behind it.” cost $100 million. difficult to find a solid funding source east corner of Harmony and County That living room could have some for such as center. Road 5. nice views. Perhaps more realistically, Harrison If he can pull it off, Riverbend will Riverbend would go up along 900 sees phase three as a “senior campus,” be the largest commercial develop- feet of the Poudre River. Also, the the way it is, that this movement will a residential development for those 55 ment in Northern Colorado since the Poudre River Trail extension will pass create a snowball effect and bring more and older. completion of the 3,000-acre Centerra through it in two to three years. Har- development.” In any case, Poudre Fire Author- project. rison’s cattle ranch, Harrison Land & The first phase of the project, on ity Chief Tom DeMint said the site’s The town and the Poudre Fire Cattle Co., is south of the project. the northeast corner of the prop- proximity is perfect for the estimated Authority have already committed to “I think this is going to have a great erty, would include the fire station, $4 million PFA Station 8. build a town hall, police station and impact on the community as far as police station, Timnath town hall and “We’re going to be sandwiched fire station on the site, though Riv- creating jobs and retail establishments seven additional sites. Infrastructure between the police station and city erbend would be much more than a and drawing people to Timnath,” said improvements will start around June hall and we have really good access to collection of municipal buildings. Timnath Town Planner TJ Dlubac. 15 and should be complete by the end I-25,” DeMint said. “With the busi- Harrison wants the project to be “We’re hoping that with the economy of 2012, with construction on the fire ➤ See Riverbend, 6B Advertisement Retail Bounces Back in Northern Colorado By Aki Palmer & Jim Palmer Good news to report today: not all is doom and gloom when it comes to Vacancy Rates - Larimer & Weld County the state of the Lairmer and Weld County retail real estate market. Solid market fundamentals, smart government and great leadership 12.00% have kept our retail real estate 10.00% market from seeing the types of downturns others have experienced. 8.00% 6.00% Today, our retail vacancy rate in Northern Colorado is below the 4.00% national average. 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The church has plans to convert our region. are expanding such as JoAnn the 37,750sf former theater into its Retailers are also taking advantage Fabrics, which recently relocated new home. are also taking advantage of Small Several companies are expanding from 15,000sf space to 22,000sf in Business Administration (SBA) and hiring in Northern Colorado the same immediate trade area in Ft Most are confident but cautiously loan programs, allowing them as our market is viewed as a safe Collins. The Greeley Mall is currently optimistic about the future. Unlike the ability to purchase their own place to grow and a desired place under contact through an on-line the peak of The Great Recession, real estate. Overall, in 2012 we to live. Cost Plus World Market, auction to a Nevada based company. capital markets thawed and have expect to see positive absorption Home Goods, a TJX Company, just In Loveland, a partnership affiliated brought investors seeking retail and increased investment in our announced its entry into our market with Foundations Church purchased assets off the sidelines and back retail market. 4B | April 20-May 3, 2012 Northern Colorado Business Report | www.ncbr.com Longmont’s big plans for First and Main project BY HEATHER MCWILLIAMS “We’re still pushing for the train, [email protected] but this station is now flexible enough to include bus rapid transit if that’s LONGMONT — After months what RTD intends,” Greenwald said. of public input, study and consulting The transit center would be fund- Longmont officials have unveiled the ed by $17 million from RTD for a final draft proposal plan meant to Longmont station, Greenwald said, reinvigorate Longmont’s downtown and construction could start as early area. as next year. Even with no commuter The First and Main Station revi- rail, the transit center could serve as talization project aims to draw new a hub to unite existing Longmont development to the area, both com- public transportation. mercial and residential, as well as The First and Main proposal also improve community use and access addresses streetscape and infrastruc- to businesses, greenways and public ture concerns that might deter private spaces. developers, such as fixing some flood- Centered in the heart of Longmont plain issues, expanding and improv- at the intersection of First Avenue ing sidewalks, creating a pedestrian and Main Street, across from the underpass for the railroad crossing former Butterball LLC processing next to the former Butterball process- plant, the redevelopment project will ing plant and connecting the area via extend approximately a quarter mile a bike path to the St. Vrain River and in each direction, said David Starnes, nearby trails, Starnes said. redevelopment manager for the city The proposal garnered positive of Longmont, and include nearly 500 community support at the unveil- acres. The draft proposal includes ing, Starnes said, and aligned with short-term, mid-term and long-term public recommendations, such as goals for the area over a 25-year span, keeping the historic character of the Starnes said, and focuses around a downtown area, increasing public use transit-oriented development plan. spaces and parks and capitalizing on “The idea is to have ground-floor Longmont’s small town, community- businesses, then apartment units or oriented feel. condos above,” said Phil Greenwald, Additional funding for the proj- transportation planner for Longmont. ect will come from urban renewal It’s a concept that fits with studies financing since a portion of the area IntegrIty ProfessIonalIsm DePenDabIlIty showing a Generation Y population is considered blighted – funds that of young professionals interested in can be used for anything considered living close to shopping areas coupled of “public benefit,” Starnes said. with a growing population of empty- Infrastructure and inward-looking nesters, both groups ready to reduce improvements should lay the ground- dependency on personal cars. work for future private developers, The plan proposes mixed zon- Starnes said. ing for residential and commercial The city has already landed its first use, a core commercial section and a big fish: Longmont’s Cheese Import- focus on quality pedestrian and public ers plans to relocate near First and Premier ServiceS for Your transportation access. The proposal is Main this summer, Starnes said. expected to go to the Longmont City Cheese Importers is a “destination” commercial ProPertY Council for adoption in late May. business, drawing more than 60,000 The plan originally hinged on a people a year to its current location on anagement eedS m n transit center meant to accommodate South Pratt Parkway where it’s been the Regional Transportation District’s housed for 26 years, said co-owner • offIce • meDIcal extension of FasTracks commuter Samm White. The business sells 500 • retaIl • InDustrIal rail to Longmont, a plan derailed by different kinds of cheese to retail and RTD’s FasTracks financial problems. wholesale customers. We partner with you to maximize the return on YOUR investment. 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We a Class A apart- “It is heartening to see that Public sector construction proj- continue to see decreasing unem- ment communi- nearly all private residential and ects may be waning, but the multi- ployment, positive job growth, and ty. On the other nonresidential segments exceeded family market remains solid. The a new sense of optimism from busi- hand, private their February 2011 levels this Feb- Arbors at Sweetgrass, a 249-unit ness owners and consumers – all developers are ruary and that the decline in public Class A apartment community pointing to an improving regional still struggling construction has moderated from in Fort Collins, recently sold for economy. with access to the steep pace of early last year,” $115,000 per unit, “a very strong The Governor’s Office of State capital. said Ken Simonson, the association’s price,” according to the Colorado Planning and Budgeting in March We’ve been chief economist. “The improvement Real Estate Journal. CB Rich- announced that the state gen- GUEST busy estimating is too widespread to be attributable ard Ellis broker David Potarf was eral fund revenue is projected to COLUMN on a variety of just to favorable weather compari- quoted as saying the sale shows the be $164.5 million higher in the Terry Drahota projects, includ- sons.” strength of the market in Northern next fiscal year than was origi- ing multifamily Simonson noted that public Colorado. nally forecasted, due to continued housing, HUD- construction spending declined 1.4 While the economic downturn improvement in the job market and financed projects and projects percent in February from a year ear- has been tough on contractors and increased confidence among house- financed by REITs, but competition lier and 1.7 percent from January. those servicing the real estate devel- holds and businesses. for construction projects is tight The two largest public categories opment industry, we are hopeful While confidence is up, the real- and materials costs continue to showed similar results. Highway that lending for private developers ity is that commercial development fluctuate. Concrete and steel prices and street construction, the larg- becomes more readily available, is still playing catch up. Financ- are up, while lumber has been hold- est public category, edged up 0.4 fees continue to increase for jobs ing remains a challenge for private ing steady. Gypsum and drywall percent year-over-year but fell 2.6 and the economy continues to trend developers and competition for jobs products were up 10 percent last percent for the month. upward. among builders remains high. year and another 30 percent since Educational spending rose It’s clear that the real estate January. 0.8 percent over 12 months but Terry Drahota is president and CEO development landscape remains a According to recent news from dropped 2.5 percent from January of Drahota, a Fort Collins-based and mixed bag. the Association of General Con- to February. 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In of the country. Colorado, the index fell over the Zillow.com, while not necessar- same period by 1.3 percent to ily known for its up-to-the-minute $199,300. data, agrees with the home price trends noted by the FHFA. The Molly Armbrister covers real estate Zillow Home Price Index for the for the Northern Colorado Business Hello, Colorado! nation decreased by 4.5 percent Report. She can be reached at marm- from February 2011 to Febru- [email protected] or 970-232-3139. Cobalt Mortgage has opened a new branch offi ce. RIVERBEND from 3B One of the largest privately owned mortgage banking fi rms in the west, ness development and restaurants, we yet,” he said. “But I said ‘Hey, if we Cobalt Mortgage is proud to announce the opening of its fi rst Colorado can’t say we don’t like that because it could somehow put in a bigger munici- branch offi ce in Fort Collins. will help with funding.” pal component there, then I think we’d While DeMint’s sentiments are have enough to break it open.’” Why Fort Collins? It’s a healthy, vibrant community and some successful favorable, others are more reserved Harrison also was encouraged by local business people have joined our team. We all have a common about Riverbend. Some said they’ve the approved widening of Harmony philosophy–to lend responsibly and empower our customers so they can never heard of or know very little Road, which will coincide with the make knowledge-based decisions, helping them meet their fi nancial goals. about Riverbend. Some feel the town relocation of County Road 3F and has been left in the dark, others are Country Road 5, which will be moved First-time Home Buyers z Refi nancing z Purchase Transactions holding their tongues until they actu- to the east. That will create a new Adjustable to Fixed-rate Conversions z Reverse Mortgages ally see work begin and others still intersection giving access to the Riv- Investment Properties z Jumbo Loans z HARP are cautiously optimistic that the erbend project. development will boost the town’s “I think the downtown area of Come by to meet the team. We are happy to be part of this great community! economy. Timnath will eventually turn into Timnath has grown from 225 to some boutique-type commercial more than 500 residents within the thing very similar to Niwot,” Harrison last three years and some say it could said, adding that, with the addition grow to 30,000 residents within the of more commercial space along that 2900 South College Ave., Suite 1A next 25 years. Harrison wasn’t plan- portion of Harmony, traffic may be Fort Collins, CO 80525 ning on opening up the Riverbend rerouted around rather than through 970.212.9000 project until 2014 but said talks with the downtown. “If you look back 20 www.cobaltmortgage.com/fortcollins Friend & Follow the town helped change his mind. years from now, I think you will see © 2012 Cobalt Mortgage, Inc., 11255 Kirkland Way, Suite 100, Kirkland, WA 98033. Toll Free: (877) 220-4663. Fax: (425) 605-3199. NMLS Unique Identifi er: 35653. Arizona Mortgage Banker License #0909801. Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act #4130455. Licensed “When we sat down and met with the epicenter of Timnath surrounding by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies in Colorado state. Idaho Mortgage Broker/Lender License #MBL-5220. Indiana Mortgage Lending License #17900. Kentucky Mortgage Company License #MC82026. Montana Mortgage Lender License #35653. Nevada Mortgage Banker #3723, Nevada Mortgage Broker #3725. New Mexico Mortgage Loan Company License #03587. Ohio Mortgage Broker Act Mortgage Banker Exemption MBMB.850154.000. Oregon Mortgage Lender the town about that site, I told them I this (Riverfront) property.” License #ML-2991. Texas SML Mortgage Banker Registration. Utah-DRE #8220471. Washington Consumer Loan License #520-CL-48866. 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