2013Women2Watch

Celebrating the inspirational women who own and inuence successful businesses and non-proďŹ ts in our communities.

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October 31, 2013

A special supplement of

Women 2 Watch has been created during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Women’s Small Business Month to celebrate the inspirational women who own and influence successful businesses and non-profits in our communities.

Please join us in supporting these businesses and organizations.

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CoWest Insurance Group ................ 3

Skirt Sports Inc. ................................ 6

Dependable Lifestyle Mgmt. .......... 5

Top Side Travel ................................. 7

Developmental Pathways ............... 8 Peak View Dental ............................. 5 Skadoodles........................................ 7

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CoWest Insurance Group, serving Douglas County since 1931 Laurie Lewis refers to her near 17 years with CoWest Insurance Group as a journey, one in which she would not have expected or mapped out for herself. Whether climbing mountains or just riding the waves, she has always been grateful for the opportunity she has been given to make a difference in the insurance industry, in her community and in so many lives.

In a male dominated industry, Lewis has not only succeeded but excelled. She began as a customer service representative but knew she had a passion to sell and while doing so, could educate customers about insurance. She said “if there is one thing I missed as an insurance consumer, it was that no one explained what I was buying, just that I needed it.” But the prior owner, Ernie Bergamo, had other plans for Lewis and asked that she take over their IT automation department, even though she indicated to him she wasn’t quite sure what that was. Regardless she met the challenge and for several years was loading and updating software, incorporating her new “friends”, email and the world wide web. Just when she

was confidently speaking in acronyms and understanding what she said, Bergamo had yet again altered her path and asked that she fill the role of operations manager for the growing agency.

In 1998, with retirement for Bergamo in sight, he said she became his clear choice as one of the owners to succeed him, and in 2004, purchased the legal entity, Douglas County Insurance Services, Inc. dba CoWest Insurance Group as majority owner along with her friend and colleague, Ann Pasque, who maintains her CoWest office in Denver.

Serving Douglas County since 1931 as Douglas County Insurance Services, Inc. often is relayed to our consumers, however, the agency can be traced back to 1905, known then as the Rock Bottom Agency, which was later purchased by PS Miller and for a time was the Phillip S. Miller agency.

CoWest has evolved from a single agency into the corporate office for over 35 affiliated independent insurance agencies servicing the entire state of Colorado. Throughout this growth, CoWest has remained in Douglas

CoWest remains a stable, profitable agency by meeting the needs of employees, customers and communities, while using the highest ethical and professional standards, partnering with the best rated insurance companies and over 90 experienced independent agents statewide, whether in a metropolitan Colorado market or rural town.

County and has recently moved its operations to 4348 Woodlands Drive, Suite 229 in a beautiful two story building overlooking Pikes Peak and the Front Range.

As an independent agency, CoWest can put their customer needs first by choosing the insurance carrier that will provide the most appropriate coverage at competitive rates, while A rated companies. Employees are licensed by the state of Colorado and can provide professional and personal services to CoWest customers. And that says Lewis is important, as “Service is their number one product.”

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Lewis feels strongly about community and industry involvement. Active in Douglas County Schools, charities, she continues to maintain her membership with the Castle Rock Chamber and a Chairman’s Circle supporter and sponsor. Currently a board member for the Castle Rock Economic Development Council, her hard work and strong commitment to community earned Lewis the Castle Rock Business Person of the Year award in 2008.

In 2007 the Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado (PIIAC) recognized Laurie as Insurance Person of the Year, the highest honor awarded

by PIIAC. Each year the award is presented to a member of the independent agency system who has demonstrated outstanding

leadership efforts in their industry. Shortly after she received the award she was asked to serve on its prestigious board and currently holds the position as Vice President.

So when Lewis was asked in 2001 to manage the office, hire an outside IT firm, increase her involvement in the day to day operations to soon own the company, she agreed, succeeded and exceled, but not without the guidance and support of insurance companies she represents, CoWest affiliate offices, her business partner and friend, Ann Pasque, and a corporate staff that she says amazes her with their talent and dedication to the company and industry. Lewis reflects on her journey, the years of hard work when in foreign territory, the fear of failure and the skepticism that could have affected her, but she refused to allow it. “In retrospect, says Lewis, I am glad I didn’t map out my own journey or I may never have crossed paths with such magnificent individuals.” Today Lewis focuses on CoWest’s continued expansion in growth, direction and education.

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October 31, 2013

Revisiting TPM and its Founder Since its last feature in Women 2 Watch in 2007, TPM Staffing Services and its owner Jody Audet have seen much success and growth. In April, TPM implemented a direct-hire division that has already proven successful opening a new chapter for the agency. In June, TPM was announced as one of 50 of ColoradoBiz’s 2013 Top Minority-Owned Companies.

Sticking to its motto of service, TPM is growing its hospitality division, training cooks and chefs to cater at special events. Currently, the hospitality division services universities and campuses, convention centers, hotels, banquet halls, sporting arenas, and hospitals. Some of its current customers include Aramark, Tony’s Market, Guckenheimer, Argus, and Sodexo.

TPM Staffing Services is a highly respected and recognized staffing agency known for its quality service, and for being one of the only women-owned and mainly women employed agencies in Colorado. The full service agency employs those in the fields of Administration, Clerical, Retail, Warehouse and Industrial, Customer Service, General Labor, Call Centers, Security, Hospitality, and Special Events among others. TPM offers a variety of work options from entry-level to management, flexible work hours, supplemental staffing, seasonal, part-time and full-time employment.

Although the company is growing and plans to expand its influence beyond the state of Colorado, everyone who knows TPM understands that it will continue to shine as an agency that not only employs but serves those who enter its doors. After more than 15 years, it continues to excel in its goal of meeting the needs of the individual.

To understand TPM’s vision you have to know the woman who started it all. Jody, owner of TPM Staffing since 1993, is the glue behind TPM and its motto, “Large enough to be effective, small enough to care!” With the help of a “seasoned” staffing expert, giving her the start in the business, she grew TPM to be the full service agency that it is today, helping expand its location from the main office in Castle Rock to its three other offices in Denver, Aurora, and Grand Junction.

Jody’s passion is to work with people and offer them the opportunity to find proper employment and success in their professional goals. Everyone who walks through

the doors of TPM, knows that they will be greeted by her warm smile and can count on her to assist them with their professional needs. Jody is dedicated to serving and developing relationships with her customers.

Under Jody’s direction, TPM Services has become a staple in the community, by building effective relationships with customers, employers, and clients. Whether they’re sending staff to a Rockies game or volunteering at local charity events, the goal of TPM is to serve people on an individual level, and to meet the needs of the community. TPM assists both the employer and employee in finding the perfect candidates for a position, whether it’s part-time or seasonal. TPM staff are trained to effectively place employees based on their skill level.

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Employees: TPM makes every effort to place all candidates in positions tailored to your experience and skill level. From entrylevel to management, part- to full-time, seasonal and everywhere in between, TPM strives to find that perfect fit for you to travel on your road to success!

If you’re a client looking for that perfect fit for an employee, or if you’re an employee looking for an agency to find you that perfect position for either part-time, seasonal or contract work, contact TPM today. We promise to find you a position that will perfectly fit your skills. To learn about how to apply for work, visit TPM’s website at www.tpmstaffing.com. You can also visit and like their Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Clients: TPM shares in the success of our clients by accurately placing people in assignments tailored to their areas of specialty and skill level, providing ultimate job satisfaction and productivity for your needs.

Moving forward, what is Jody’s vision for TPM? “To grow, grow, grow. To be the largest, privately held staffing service in Colorado.” By the looks of it, TPM will have no trouble reaching its goal!

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STAFFING has been serving Douglas County since 1993, is woman owned and operated and is currently one of the largest employers in the county. As a full service staffing agency, our customer service based approach has enabled TPM to build a reputation as one of the most respected independent staffing firms in the area. With an expanding employee pool of over 1,500, we are certain to find the right employees and jobs for our clients and staff.

If you asked Jody what sets TPM apart from other staffing agencies, she would tell you it’s about serving and helping people. “We pay well and we take care of our employees. It’s about doing good for others.” At TPM, people are important, they’re not just customers.

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October 31, 2013

Jennifer Sibo, D.D.S. As the owner of Peak View Dental, wife, and busy mother of two girls, Dr. Jennifer Sibo maintains a vibrant dental practice in Castle Rock.

Her love and passion for dentistry started much before attending dental school. While in high school, Dr. Sibo began her career as a surgical scrub technician cleaning instruments and operatories for a group of oral surgeons.

She quickly gained training as a surgical assistant, and her decision to continue her education into dentistry was set. Dr. Sibo attended the University of Colorado where she obtained a degree in biology. She returned home to Minnesota to attend dental school at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Sibo is a lifelong learner who is always seeking knowledge through continuing education and the advances in the world of dentistry.

Dr. Sibo holds memberships in numerous professional organizations including the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, Colorado Dental Association, Metro Denver Den-

tal Society, and the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. With great pride, Dr. Sibo has been recognized as “Top Dentist” for 2013 in the 5280 magazine, and “Best of the Best - Dentist” in the Castle Rock News-Press in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013. Patients will be at ease seeking care at Peak View Dental due to the friendly and caring atmosphere provided by their outstanding dental team. Dr. Sibo strives to make patients comfortable by minimizing stress and providing quality care. Many advances in dentistry are utilized including E4D CAD/CAM same day crowns, digital x-rays, digital records, lasers, intraoral cameras, and oral cancer screening tools. In addition to the many dental technologies utilized, Peak View Dental also offers patients comforts such as massaging dental chairs and movies to watch during dental procedures. Peak View Dental is conveniently located at the corner of Founders Boulevard and Woodlands Boulevard, at 4344 Woodlands Boulevard, Suite 140, Castle Rock. For more information please contact the office at (303) 660-9333, or visit the website at www.PeakViewDental.com.

For any needs clients have, “I will take care of it” replaced at your home or investment property but you have other obligations that prevent you from handling it yourself? Wouldn’t it be great to spend time on the golf course or with your children or grandchildren instead of sitting at your desk or dinner table paying the bills and balancing the bank accounts?

How about letting a lifestyle manager handle life’s necessary tasks so you can enjoy life?

Judy James, Owner Wouldn’t it be awesome to have someone take care of that holiday shopping?

How about handling all the details of a social event or birthday party you are hosting? What if it is a Colorado wintery day and your furnace needs serviced or

After a successful 28 year career in the financial services industry, I had a strong desire to continue doing what I love and decided to start a business that benefits people. I have a real passion for helping people and have found that assisting people with their needs is one of life’s greatest rewards. Many former clients and colleagues would describe me as someone who is calm and efficient under demanding conditions, who possesses strong work ethics, maintains a high degree of integrity, and has outstanding organizational and problem solving skills with very strong attention to detail and follow through.

Call 303-638-7662 for an appointment.

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Arrange accommodations or activities for family or business visitors Schedule meetings and appointments General errands  Shopping  Dry cleaning  Vehicle service or detail

Manage daily correspondence/mail Organize/manage social and/or family events Oversee/manage home projects  Remodel  Other service providers

Financial

 Pay bills  Reconcile bank accounts  Prepare/make deposits  Request/analyze/review loan terms/conditions  Prepare loan package  Prepare/update financial statement  Cash flow/household budget management  Estate plan review

Manage medical needs/appointments Investment Property

 Advertising and showing property for lease  Screening of potential tenants  Collection of rent  Schedule/oversee maintenance

Oversee/manage home projects Special projects

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October 31, 2013

Wholistic Healing of Castle Rock “If you can’t afford prevention NOW, How will you afford disease LATER?” Returning your body to a total state of balance Colon Hydrotherapy | Reflexology | Natural Path Medicine Skin Care | Therapeutic Massage

Visit our website for a full list of services and rates

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Do you love what you do? Janie Medrano, owner of Wholistic Healing Center of Castle Rock sure does. Her local business is the place to visit if you are looking for a quiet place to unwind, detox, cleanse or need information on how to heal your body.

Janie Medrano (owner) has been in the medical field for over 20 years, working with Family Practitioners and Internal Medicine Physicians. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration. After years of seeing the abuse of pharmaceutical medicine she decided to practice Wholistic Health.

Janie opened her doors 6 years ago and her healing center has grown and flourished out of her passion in educating the community about proper colon care.

Janie has worked hard from the beginning to ensure her business was successful and is strongly driven to educate the community about proper colon care and the importance of detoxification in today’s toxic environment. She uses Hot Stones, Essential Oils, and a gentle stomach massage to aid in the colonic process.

Visit us today 404 Jerry St in Castle Rock 303-663-8050

Janie is also extremely proud of her facility; it is a SAFE, STERILE, CLINICAL

environment. You may come in for a tour of the facility and also receive a FREE consultation before your colonic session. You will be pleased with her professional attitude and approach. Janie works hard to ensure each client has a pleasant experience.

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When you look good, you feel good. And when you feel good, you perform even better. This principle has guided Skirt Sports CEO and Founder Nicole DeBoom since she won Ironman Wisconsin in 2004 wearing her original running skirt prototype. She refused to compromise her personality or her femininity to achieve her ultimate goal. With her win, Nicole pioneered an entirely new product category, and Skirt Sports was born.

• TRADE IN old athletic wear (sports bras, shorts, etc.)

• GET 20% OFF NEW Skirt Sports gear! Limit 3 items.

• FEEL GOOD! Trade-ins will be DONATED TO GOODWILL Industries of Colorado & must be gently used, with no rips or stains.

WWW.SKIRTSPORTS.COM You can participate in the Switcheroo at: Skirt Sports OUTLET Skirt Sports at CASTLE ROCK at ASPEN GROVE Northside near Banana Republic

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Since those early years, Nicole’s leadership has grown Skirt Sports into one of the leading women’s fitness apparel brands with a full collection of performance tops, bottoms, outerwear, and accessories, including a new award-winning sports bra collection supporting women from A to DD cups!

This year Skirt Sports ventured into retail with an exciting new chain of pop up stores. Through the holidays customers can shop their 2 newest locations: Skirt Sports Outlet at Castle Rock and Skirt Sports Aspen Grove in Littleton.

October 31, 2013

A shopping experience

Welcome to Skadoodles….where your options are many, and limitations are few!

From Gourmet Sauces, where owner Kim Beaver first began, to “made in the USA” and “made in Canada” clothing lines she is now introducing in her quaint little antique boutique store called Skadoodles.

“Kim has always had many irons in the fire!”, says a close friend, “its never just one thing!” That’s probably why Skadoodles is such a good fit for this Castle Rock business owner of over 8 years!

Skadoodles started on a whim, to support a local bakery as a “off site retail location”. Not wanting to be pinned down to only bakery items, the decision was to have gifts, gourmet foods and local fare as well as the fresh baked goods. Once the

owners of the bakery moved on to other ventures, Skadoodles underwent a small makeover and continued on. Now, Kim sees the little shop as constantly making little changes here and there to keep things fresh and current. Introducing a women’s clothing selection last year that has her customers asking for more, is the latest addition to Skadoodles’ eclectic variety. “Staying small, allows us to be more one on one with our customers. I think personal attention to detail, and actual customer service has gotten lost with a lot of businesses as they focus on the bottom dollar. We enjoy our customers and the constant variety Skadoodles brings, I can’t imaging doing anything else.” “Doing anything else”, is an understatement!

Along with owning Skadoodles, Kim prepares the food for the Tea Room at Augustine Grill Restaurant (which is almost sold out for their holiday teas!), is a personal chef for a celebrity family, and devotes a percentage of her time to make sure she “gives back” to her community. Give Skadoodles a visit (Christmas time is magical there!) and say Hi to Kim and her wonderful friends who she says she couldn’t do it without their help!

Skadoodles is located at 6th street and Wilcox in Castle Rock. 303 660-9993 Hours are Tuesday thru Saturday, 11am to 5pm.

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Deb Armstrong is building a successful travel consulting business by providing excellence in customer service to each client to ensure a luxurious travel experience with stress free planning. Clients appreciate the Topside Travel personal attention.

By listening to their specific needs and desires, Deb makes recommendations based on experience, education, and supplier relationships.

After spending hours on her own family and friend’s travel planning, Deb decided to share her experiences and knowledge so others may too create lasting vacation memories. Topside Travel became a reality is 2012. Her business and education background has proven valuable in her new endeavor. Since moving from Arizona about six years ago, she works in the Douglas County School District while managing multiple properties in the Phoenix area.

Now, as a professional travel consultant, Deb is continuing to stay educated by working towards the certification of Certified Travel Associate (CTA) from the Travel Institute and the Accredited Cruise Counsellor (ACC) certification from CLIA

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303-660-9993

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October 31, 2013

Developmental Pathways – Celebrating 50 years On April 30, 2013, the Board of Directors for Developmental Pathways voted unanimously to appoint Ms. Melanie Worley as the CEO/Executive Director, after serving as the Interim CEO since April 2012. Before assuming the role of Interim CEO, Ms. Worley was the Vice President of Communications and Public Affairs for Developmental Pathways for three years.

Prior to that she was the Douglas County Commissioner for 10 years, a small business owner, and a successful consultant.

In order to reach goals associated with the newly created strategic plan, she continues to strengthen relations with a number of potential community partners to help raise corporate sponsorship funding.

Additional financial support is needed to serve over 2,000 individuals and their families with unmet needs.

Developmental Pathways is one of the largest nonprofit organizations in the state of Colorado, with operating revenues in excess of $40 million and over 600 employees. Developmental Pathways’ catchment area encompasses Arapahoe County, Douglas County and the City of Aurora.

Melanie Worley CEO/Executive Director Developmental Pathways

In the last 18 months, Ms. Worley and her staff have completed a list of positive changes and major accomplishments including: • A comprehensive 3-year Strategic Plan with over 70 goals and 500 tactics • A redesign of the organization’s vision, mission statement and core values

When it comes to serving in the capacity of CEO/Executive Director, Ms. Worley takes a somewhat alternative approach, placing equal value on both the internal and external elements of the non-profit organization she oversees. This is an important factor for aligning the internal communications to match those of our valued partners and client families. Since being named the leader for Developmental Pathways, she has taken the 50-year old company to new heights and has successfully restructured the agency to reach its full potential.

our direct services and supports in anticipation of conflict-free case management changes

• Restructured organization chart to better meet agency demands

• A rebranding of the organization’s logo and overall marketing presence

• A fully-revised Employee Guidebook

• Listed in the Denver Business Journal Giving Guide, sponsored in full by Employers Edge – partner providing organizational development support

• Created a separate company called Continuum of Colorado to house all of

• Chosen as one of the 50 charities to be in Colorado Health Charities

• Participating in the statewide longterm care advisory committee

• A redesign of the organization’s website

“I am honored and delighted to run an organization where the entire team, from our board of directors to our direct care staff, believes in doing all that we can to enrich lives and strengthen our community. I look forward to continuing my work with the company’s dedicated employees and the organizations which support individuals with intellectual disabilities and developmental delays,” said Melanie Worley.

Case Management

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Personal Care & Therapeutic Services

Family Support

Developmental Pathways is a Colorado non-profit agency created to serve persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

It was established in 1964 as a community-based alternative to institutional care.

Since that time, Pathways has developed a broad array of services based on the principle that full inclusion and participation in community life is attainable for every individual with a developmental disability.

Developmental Pathways serves citizens of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties, and the portion of Adams County within the city of Aurora city limits.

DevelopmentalPathways.org

Contact our Community Line!

303-858-2255

Inverness Office 303-360-6600 325 Inverness Drive South Englewood, CO. 80112

We can assist with providing information or connecting you to the right person at Developmental Pathways or in the community.

Aurora Office 303-214-3200 11111 E. Mississippi Ave. Aurora, CO. 80012