Ambassadors Program
Ambassador Committee March Meeting:
Thursday, April 13 at El Sazón De Mi Tierra starting at 1 p.m.
Ambassadors only. Register here
Serving on the Ambassador Committee is a great way to support the Chamber and local business community. Additionally, you’ll see a number of benefits by being an Ambassador, including:
- Opportunity for high-visibility networking
- Your name, photo, bio and business name posted on the Chamber Website
- Recognition of Ambassador of the Year at the Annual Gala
- Ambassador Name Badge / Logo Shirt
- Early or reduced price admission to Chamber events, as appropriate
- Opportunity to learn more about the programs, events and advocacy work that affect the Chamber and your community
- Form close ties with other committee members, chamber staff and Board members
- Create valuable business relationships while serving the business community
- Have fun while creating a welcoming and all-inclusive environment for others to enjoy and benefit from
Ambassador President: The Ambassador President serves as the head of the Ambassador Committee. This person serves a one-year term, (with the option to serve additional terms) and is responsible for assuring Ambassadors continue to meet program requirements and follow the Code of Conduct. The Ambassador President also assists with any questions or issues Ambassadors may have and notifies Chamber Staff Liaison of any concerns that may need to be addressed.
- All Ambassadors are eligible to serve as Ambassador President by way of self-nomination or nomination by a fellow Ambassador or Chamber Staff.
- Nominees will be submitted to the Ambassador President and/or the Chamber Staff Liaison during the month of November and all nominees will be announced at the December meeting.
- All nominees will be considered. During the December meeting, a list of nominees for the new fiscal year will be presented to the Ambassadors at which time they will cast their vote privately during the meeting. All votes will be tallied during the meeting by the Chamber Staff Liaison and the existing Ambassador President, if possible. The outgoing Ambassador President will announce the nominee with the highest number of votes during the meeting as the new Ambassador President.
Ambassador Vice-President: The Ambassador Vice-President serves a one-year term, (with the option of to serve additional terms.) This position assists the Ambassador President as needed and runs Ambassador meetings in the absence of the Ambassador President. The Ambassador Vice-President will be appointed each year.
- All Ambassadors are eligible to serve as Ambassador Vice-President by way of self-nomination or nomination by a fellow Ambassador or Chamber Staff.
- All nominees will be submitted to the Ambassador President and/or the Chamber Staff Liaison during the month of November.
- All nominees will be up for consideration then discussed amongst current Ambassador President and Chamber Staff Liaison. At least two or more Ambassadors will be considered for the position then those names will be presented to the incoming Ambassador President for a final decision.
Ambassador Secretary: The Ambassador Secretary is responsible for taking notes at the Ambassador meeting, which they then transcribe into meeting minutes. The minutes are reviewed by the Ambassador President, presented to the Ambassador Committee prior to or at the monthly meeting, and approved by the Committee.
Ambassador Luncheon Facilitator: The Ambassador Luncheon Facilitator is the staff liaison. The staff liaison arranges monthly Ambassador luncheons and schedule the Ribbon Cuttings which follow the meetings. The staff liaison schedules the lunch meetings at Chamber member restaurants each month and confirms all upcoming reservations.
Ambassadors in Training: Ambassadors in training are currently in the process of becoming an Ambassador. The training period is an opportunity to determine whether the requirements of the Ambassador Committee are attainable and well suited for the individual. After a 60-day probationary period, the Ambassador will receive their official Ambassador name badge / logo shirt and jacket.
Active Ambassadors: Active Ambassadors have completed the training and are formal members of the Ambassador Committee. They are expected to meet the Ambassador Committee guidelines which are updated annually, or if needed during the year and to abide by The Code of Conduct.
Ambassador Welcoming Committee: Ambassadors who have committed to the Welcoming Committee agrees to be partnered with new Chamber members by rotation or requested by Chamber staff. In this position, they will do their best to connect with the new member within the first three months of membership by advising them how to make the most of their Chamber membership. Those on the welcoming committee are expected to reach out via phone or email to their assigned new Chamber member and invite them to attend an event, help them feel welcomed and introduce them to other Ambassadors and Chamber members.
Hosting a ribbon cutting is a great way to bring attention to a business. We are delighted to provide ribbon cutting to all new members of the Glenwood Springs Chamber. These are COMPLIMENTARY with your membership. Click here to view the guidelines for assistance in preparing for your special day.
Hailing from the Midwest, where a strong work ethic and superior customer service skills are fundamental, Becky Ciani Broker Associate, Mason Morse Real Estate is currently working as a Real Estate Agent for Coldwell Banker Mason Morse Real Estate out of Carbondale, CO. Becky absolutely loves her job and being able to help people find homes and get to where they want to go. She has over 15 years experience in selling and buying real estate. She also worked for State Farm for over 19 years on the Special Disaster team. Before that she opened the Victoria's Secret in the Cherry Creek Mall in Denver and then decided retail was not the way to go. Becky is very involved in the community. She currently serves as the President of the Chamber Ambassadors and has been an Ambassador for over 10 years (you might want to check that). She assists with the Extended Table program where she cooks and serves for people just needing a hot meal every now and then. She also helped raise over $12,000 in Scholarship money from running a Golf Tournament for the Association of Realtors, and she also served as a Chair Person. Becky was involved in the United Way and several other organizations. When she is not working you will likely find her golfing, rafting down the river, ice-skating, snow shoeing or just enjoying everything the Roaring Fork Valley has to offer. Becky loves living in this valley and really enjoys all the wonderful people who live here.
Dean Kinkel is the Vice President – Mortgage Originator for Alpine Bank and has been an Ambassador with the GWS since 2017. Dean grew up in Flagler, a small rural town in Eastern Colorado, a place where cows out number people. Growing up his family would frequently vacation in Glenwood. Dean attended Texas Christian University (Go Frogs!) where he received a degree in Strategic Communication and a minor in Sociology. After graduation from TCU Dean moved to Denver where he spent several years traveling and ski bumming. In 2014 Dean accepted a mortgage originator position with Alpine Bank and relocated to Glenwood Springs. Dean continues to travel and ski as much as he can. You can find Dean most evenings walking his dog, Betty, along the Roaring Fork or in the front row of a bluegrass show with is fiancé.
Jake has been the District Manager for Junior Achievement for the last 18 months. Prior to joining JA, Jake was a commercial banker who served as a volunteer and local advisory board chairman. Jake transitioned his love of financial literacy from banking to JA to help grow the reach JA could have in the Roaring Fork Valley. He is also deeply invested in education as his wife is a middle school teacher and he has two boys in grades 3rd and 5th.
Jake also has an entrepreneurial mindset as he is President of his own company that he operates alongside his commitment to JA. Jake has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Northern Colorado. No matter how busy the schedule looks, Jake takes time to enjoy golf, running and biking, as well as coaching his son’s sports teams.
Charlene Revoir is a retired commercial lender after working at Vectra Bank for four years and Wells Fargo Bank for 40 years. She is a Colorado native, growing up in Montrose and a few years in Basalt. She returned to the valley in 2006 after thirty years in Utah, most recently St. George. She has enjoyed working with the Chambers of Commerce in the Valley, as well as the Glenwood Springs Noon and Carbondale Morning Rotary Clubs. She is currently the treasurer of the Glenwood Springs Club and enjoys community service. She plans to follow her love of travel in retirement.
Emily Timora is a longtime local to the Roaring Fork Valley and is currently loving life in Glenwood Springs with her husband and three children. She and her husband are the owners of Russo’s located in the Glenwood Meadows. They have been serving up Pizzas, Pastas, Grenades, Gangsta Fries and Wings since June 2018. Prior to owning Russos Emily worked as a hairstylist at Regis Salon and several other Salons in Colorado and Massachusetts. Emily has been an Ambassador with the Glenwood Springs Chamber since October 2021 and is excited to work with all of the amazing businesses and entrepreneurs in the community.
Julia Whalen is a Marketing Consultant for KMTS FM Radio, as of September 2022. Originally from Wisconsin, she moved to Colorado in 2017 and to Glenwood Springs in 2021. She has been involved with local theatre companies like Sopris Theatre Company, Thunder River Theatre Company, SOL Theatre and the Aspen Community Theatre as an actress and community member of the arts. She has been a Chamber Ambassador since 2022 while pursuing her Master's Degree in Public Relations from the University of Denver. As a new Valley local, she is continuing to get involved in the community through volunteering and philanthropy.
Amber Wissing was born and raised in Glenwood Springs. She has worked for Dr. Corey Johnson for 18 years. She loves helping her community smile brighter as a practice manager and active community volunteer. Along with a team of local moms, Amber has a small non profit Project PACK (Providing a Crisis Kit) that helps provide necessary items for kids in crisis. As a mother of two, she is passionate about building a strong community for her girls and all who love this amazing place we call home.