ANGIE ANDERSON, ACE, IOM
President & CEO
Joined the chamber team in October 2007.
Angie Anderson, President & CEO of the Glenwood Springs Chamber, has dedicated over 17 years to championing the community. Her journey with the Glenwood Springs Chamber began during high school, where an internship ignited her passion for the chamber industry—a career path that eventually led her back to lead the very organization where it all started.
Anderson is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management (IOM), the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Academy, Roaring Fork Leadership and El Pomar’s Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program. A committed leader in her field, she is a member of the W.A.C.E. Board of Directors, past chair of the Colorado Chamber Alliance Board of Directors and cofounder of the Mountain Chamber Alliance (MCA). She also recently completed the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Economic Mobility Fellowship.
In the community, Anderson contributes to Colorado Mountain College’s Roaring Fork Campus Community Advisory Board, serves on the steering committee for Prosper Glenwood, coaches Girls on the Run and volunteers as much as possible at her daughter’s school.
Anderson holds a B.S. in Business Administration, specializing in Organizational Management, from Colorado State University. She and her husband Scott have a 10-year-old daughter named Paige.
THINGS SHE LOVES ABOUT GLENWOOD: Her jogger’s stop on the Two Rivers’ Bridge at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork.
TARA HARMAN
Director of Operations and Special Events
Joined the team in December 2018.
Originally from Illinois, Tara Harman has proudly called Glenwood Springs, Colorado, home for over a decade and has been part of the Glenwood Springs Chamber team for more than six years. She brings Midwestern warmth, strong organizational skills and excellent communication to everything she does. As the force behind the Chamber’s events and programs—from educational seminars to the iconic Strawberry Days Festival—Tara ensures every detail shines.
While her main focus is events, Tara knows every aspect of the Chamber, supporting membership, finance, visitor services and more. She’s currently in her third year with the U.S. Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management and will graduate in 2026.
Deeply invested in her community, Tara serves on the Board of Directors for the Glenwood Springs Kiwanis Club and the Kirstie Ennis Foundation and volunteers with Junior Achievement and Raising A Reader. With a background in hospitality and customer service and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, Tara is a natural connector known for her genuine care and lasting impact.
Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband Jon and their daughter Piper, trying new recipes, and curling up with a good book.
THINGS SHE LOVES ABOUT GLENWOOD: Being surrounded by mountains, riding her bike by the river and breathing fresh mountain air (no Midwest humidity).
SARA TEEL
Director of Marketing and Membership Development
Joined the team in May 2021.
Sara Teel is the Director of Marketing and Membership Development at the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association (GSCRA). She has is a skilled communicator with a proven record in chamber membership sales and retention, tourism and hospitality, committee management, social media and event planning.
Teel is a member of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Emerging Leaders Council, a graduate of Leadership Weld County and a past participant of Toastmasters International. She was named one of ACCE's 40 Under 40, recognizing top emerging leaders in the chamber of commerce industry. She is a current board member and in-class volunteer for Junior Achievement of the Roaring Fork Valley.
Prior to joining the GSCRA team, Teel was the Associate Director of Visit Greeley/ Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce for eight years. She earned her Bachelor of Natural and Health Sciences in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality from the University of Northern Colorado in 2012.
Sara and her husband, Albert, reside in New Castle, CO with their two dogs, Jack and Gretta.
THINGS SHE LOVES ABOUT GLENWOOD: Breweries, the hot springs, and the marvelous mountain views!
LISA LANGER, IOM
Director of Tourism
Visit Glenwood Springs
Joined the team in January 2012.
Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from West Virginia University and is a graduate and past regents chair of the US Chamber’s Institute for Organization Management (IOM). She currently serves as secretary-treasurer of the Colorado Association of Destination Marketing Organizations (CADMO) and is a past president of the Tourism Industry Association of Colorado (TIAC). Lisa is an active member of the Colorado Tourism Office’s International Promotions Committee, Destination Stewardship Coalition, Inclusivity in Travel Coalition, and the Tourism Marketing committee. Closer to home, Lisa is a member of the Roaring Fork Valley Destination Alliance, Prosper Glenwood Steering Committee, Colorado Mountain College Theatre Advisory Council, and the Defiance Community Theatre Board.
Before her move to Colorado in 2012, Lisa was Executive Director of the Spearfish, South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & CVB for 14 years. Through her role as Director of Tourism for Visit Glenwood Springs, she oversees the city-council-appointed Glenwood Springs Tourism Management Board. Her duties include management of the tourism budget, marketing plan and related staff and contractors.
Lisa is the proud mother of two adult sons, she loves people and is passionate about promotion. During her off-hours, Lisa performs in local and regional choirs and theatrical productions.
THINGS SHE LOVES ABOUT GLENWOOD: The view from the top of Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park’s observation deck.
HEIDI PANKOW
Communications Director
Joined the team in January 2021
Heidi Pankow has worked in tourism and marketing roles for over 30 years, with 13 years of specific experience in destination marketing and management organizations. She has been with Visit Glenwood Springs as Communications Director for 4 years. She is involved with industry boards and commissions, including the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways Commission, Tour Colorado Board of Directors, and the Colorado Tourism Office Inclusivity in Tourism Coalition. Heidi is a Colorado Tourism Leadership Journey Class of 2019 Alum and serves as a CTLJ Alumni Ambassador and Mentor. Heidi has been directly involved in the formation of several ground-breaking collaborations and tourism initiatives, including the Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop and the Roaring Fork Valley Destination Alliance. Heidi is pursuing a Certified Destination Management Executive certification (CDME) through Destinations International, the tourism industry’s highest professional certification. She loves to travel, golf, hiking, bicycling, live music, and spending time with family and friends.
THINGS SHE LOVES ABOUT GLENWOOD: The hot springs, the historic landmarks, and the Alpine Coaster!
JACKIE KAMINSKI
Visitor Information Specialist
Joined the team in January 2021.
Jackie is a native Coloradoan and moved to Glenwood Springs in 2011. She enjoys her family (especially her grandkids), friends, and neighbors. She enjoys taking in the "Fun" that Glenwood Springs offers including the local plays, festivals, the hot springs, music in the park and on the mountain top, and watching the surfers ride the wave on the Colorado River. With a BS in Public Relations, she brings experience with non-profit organizations in training, education, and website and print development.
THE THING SHE LOVES BEST ABOUT GLENWOOD: Rafting the Colorado River with her husband and dogs