Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway

Michael Conway was appointed as Colorado Insurance Commissioner by Gov. Jared Polis in December 2018, and was confirmed to this position by the State Senate in January 2019. Before this, Conway served as interim Commissioner, a position he was appointed to by Gov. Hickenlooper in January 2018. As Commissioner, Conway serves as the chief executive of the Division of Insurance and oversees the regulation of Colorado’s insurance industry. His role brings together consumers, the insurance industry and other stakeholders to create an inclusive and fair regulatory approach to all lines of insurance such as auto, health, homeowners, life, title and workers’ compensation.

Prior to his appointment, Conway was the Division’s Deputy Commissioner for Consumer & Compliance Services since March 2016. Before that, Conway was an assistant Attorney General for the Colorado State Attorney General’s Office from 2010 to 2016, where he represented the Division of Insurance.

Ed Sealover, Colorado Chamber of Commerce

Ed Sealover is the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the editor of its news site, The Sum & Substance. He oversees efforts to enhance the business climate, with a focus on workforce development and environmental sustainability. Before joining the Chamber, Sealover had a 28-year career in journalism, earning numerous awards, including Colorado Journalist of the Year in 2020. He is also the author of two books and lives in Wheat Ridge with his family.

Jill Corbin, Colorado Tourism Office

Jill Corbin is the Deputy Director of Destination Stewardship at the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO). She leads statewide strategies that balance residents’ quality of life with visitors’ experiences, while fostering the long-term health of Colorado’s natural resources and communities.

Jill builds and strengthens strategic partnerships statewide, leading groups such as the Destination Stewardship Council, the Inclusivity in Travel Coalition, and the Care for Colorado Coalition. She also guides a talented team in delivering programs that advance Colorado’s tourism industry, including destination development initiatives, grants and funding opportunities, education and leadership training, and visitor services.

She brings more than 15 years of experience in tourism and community development. Prior to joining the CTO, Jill served as Vice President of the Vail Valley Partnership. Her earlier work includes service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador, work with the United Nations Development Program in Chile, and experience as a small business owner in Colorado’s creative industries.

Jon Stavney, NWCCOG

Jon Stavney is the Executive Director of the Northwest Colorado Council of Governments (NWCCOG), a role he has held since 2016. He focuses on improving local government by fostering information sharing and best practices. With over two decades of public service experience, Stavney served as a Town of Eagle Board of Trustees member, Mayor, and later as Town Manager. He also spent five years as an Eagle County Commissioner, where he helped establish the Castle Peak Senior Center and negotiated key land and water agreements.

Beth Hoff Blackmer, Aspen Rent-All

Beth Hoff Blackmer has been the owner and President of Aspen Rent-All, a construction equipment rental business in Holland Hills. Last month, she sold the business to her manager, Zach Fischer. The company was founded in 1967 by Beth’s father Dave Hoff.

Taking a big step into the great unknown, she purchased the business from her father in January of 2000. When she started, she had little or no experience with any of the equipment; now she is proud to say that she can operate all the equipment in the fleet.

Over her 25 years, she has participated in many American Rental Association committees, was President of ARA of CO from 2010-2012, ARA Region 7 Director 2012-2015, and in 2018 was elected to be President of the American Rental Association which oversees a $83 billion industry. She is only the second female president in history of the association since 1955. She completed her term as an officer of ARA in March of 2022.

She has been on the Colorado Biz Magazine Top 100 Women Owned Business 2015-present and Top 200 Private Companies 2020- present. This year she was also awarded ColoradoTitan 100 -ecognizing the top 100 CEOs in the state. An avid skier and horsewoman, she is also the fifth female president of the Aspen Valley Ski & Snowboard Club (AVSC) Board of Directors, having rejoined the board in 2022.

Breeze Richardson, Aspen Public Radio

Breeze Richardson is the Executive Director of Aspen Public Radio, a role she has held since June 2021. Known for her background in strategic planning and communications, she is a passionate advocate for community-led programming and local journalism. She is also a national leader in strengthening public radio’s role in emergency preparedness, especially in rural communities.

Prior to her work at Aspen Public Radio, Richardson spent over a decade at WBEZ 91.5 FM/Chicago Public Media in various roles, including daily show producer and director of strategic partnerships. She also worked as the director of marketing and communications at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and for the Kansas Board of Regents. She holds a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Chicago.

Katie DiGiacomo, Hot Jobs Staffing & Recruiting

Katie DiGiacomo is the Owner and CEO of Hot Jobs Staffing & Recruiting, recognized as one of Colorado’s Top 100 Woman-Owned Businesses and Top 200 Small Businesses plus a Colorado certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Born and raised in Colorado, Katie has 20 years of leadership experience spanning global hospitality brands and workforce development. She brings both proven expertise and local insight to the unique challenges of Colorado’s job market, helping employers and job seekers navigate issues such as recruitment, retention, and career development. Under her leadership, Hot Jobs has become a trusted partner in Colorado’s mountain-town communities, and its success recently led to the opening of a second location in Florida. Katie is recognized for her hands-on approach, community commitment, and passion for strengthening both teams and careers across all industries. Together with her husband and their three daughters, Katie is deeply invested in the future of Colorado’s business community and the vitality of the place she has always called home.

Kris Mattera, Basalt Chamber

Kris Mattera is the President & CEO of the Basalt Chamber of Commerce. With over eight years of dedicated service, she has been a steadfast advocate for the midvalley business community, representing the interests of 400 chamber members. Her leadership has been instrumental in navigating the challenges posed by natural disasters, infrastructure disruptions, and a global pandemic.