No leads were collected today so please bring them to our meeting next week.
We really enjoyed our meeting at OS Office/OS Schools. The breakfast was great, and it was so good to see all the options they offer for furniture in your facility. Thank you, Mark Copelin, for hosting us!
Board elections were held today for service from July 2025-June 2026. We appreciate all who ran. The winners were: John Autry, Mark Copelin, Tom Stewart, and Rick Ward. Congratulations! Putting you right to work, there will be a board meeting next week. Please set time aside on the 3rd Tuesday following the meeting for our board meetings.
Karole Campbell announced the new time for the Realtor Rally Summer Nights. July 22, between 4-5:30 P.M. It will be at Vista Park, 8833 Vista Del Pico Blvd. RSVP to Karole@madwomanms.com or call 719-649-3987 by Thursday July 17th.
Let’s grow! If you know someone who owns a business whose category is not currently represented in the group, invite them to breakfast. We are always looking for best in class companies who would be an asset to the group.
Chris Waldron is taking pictures of our members for the website. This is a FREE service. If you want to purchase the head shot to use elsewhere, his prices are EXCELLENT!
The El Paso Club is having work done, so on July 8th we will be meeting at OS Office/OS Schools at 4110 High Country Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907.
Randy Geving brought Amy Kingery to the meeting this morning for his last craft talk, and last meeting before his retirement on June 30th. Amy will be assuming Randy’s position at Higginbotham.
Our other Guest was Drew Elwell, the intern at Bennco Advisors brought by Brian Bennett. He attends C.U. Boulder.
We still need Board nominations. As always, if you want to nominate someone, please ask them if they would like to serve before writing their name on the nomination form. If you would like to serve, write your name down when the sheet is passed around at the meetings. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday following the meeting.
Karole Campbell announced the new time for the Realtor Rally Summer Nights. July 22, between 4-5:30 P.M. It will be at Vista Park, 8833 Vista Del Pico Blvd. RSVP to Karole@madwomanms.com or call 719-649-3987 by Thursday July 17th.
Let’s grow! If you know someone who owns a business whose category is not currently represented in the group, invite them to breakfast. We are always looking for best in class companies who would be an asset to the group.
Chris Waldron is taking pictures of our members for the website. This is a FREE service. If you want to purchase the head shot to use elsewhere, his prices are EXCELLENT!
Leads:
To
From
Autry
L. Martin, Whitcomb
Bennett
L. Martin
Blair
Osinski
Brickell
Fleming
Bucher
Cook
Burns
Merrion, Corbell
Cimino
West
Compton
Jones, Reinmuth
Cook
Goss, Lebel
Dahlberg
Jones, Merrion, Burns, Cimino, Stewart,
Danburg
Cook, Hasty, Harris
Dufaud
Bucher
Duru
Railey
Fox
Dufaud
Geving
Jones, Ward, Hasty, Senger
Hasty
Whitcomb
K. Heun
Dufaud, T. Heun
T. Heun
Shull, Senger, West
Leimkuhl
G. Copelin, Senger
Palis
Jones, Stewart, Reinmuth
Perkins
Taylor
Railey
Autry, T. Heun
Stewart
Jones
Tanner
Jones, Ward, K. Heun, Hasty, Harris
Taylor
Perkins, Senger
Winney
Cook, Senger, Campbell
Generals:
From
Bennett
Paris Crepes has reopend. 2 buildings South on 1027 S. Tejon Street
Brickell
707 Pizza at 707 N. Tejon.
Gates
Acrophyte Hospitality – Hilton Home2 Suites is looking at renovating Colorado Springs hotels between 2025 and 2026. Legacy Development is in the early stages of getting approval through the planning department for a commercial development off of 1-25 and Baptist.
Thank You
From
To
Autry
Fox, Senger, L. Martin, Tidswell, Whitcomb
Bucher
Campbell, Senger
Burns
J. Martin, Merrion, Corbell
Dahlberg
Jones, Burns, Merrion, Cimino, Geving
Dufaud
Leimkuhl, Fleming
Geving
Campbell, Leimkuhl, fleming, J. Martin, Ward, Siverson, Dufaud, Merrion, Jones, Hasty, Dahlberg, Burns, Cimino, Senger
Prospector Association Board of Directors Chairman of the Board: Karole Campbell President:Bob Goss Vice President: Greg Jones Treasurer: Steve Dufaud Secretary: Karen Heun
Board Members Responding: Karole Campbell, Bob Goss, Greg Jones, Steve Dufaud, Karen Heun, Jay Dahlberg, Heather Smith, Blair Burns, Shelly Shepard, Tom Stewart
Absent: Steve Lebel
Quorum: Yes
Discussion and Action:
Email Vote for Membership: An email vote was conducted regarding Ty Taylor membership. Ty has resigned from Sun State Equipment and accepted a job with Republic Services. He will be responsible for gaining commercial accounts for the company. They also do residential trash services.
A motion was made to approve his membership by Bob Goss and seconded by Steve Dufaud. All other respondents noted above approved.
Prospector Association Board of Directors Chairman of the Board: Karole Campbell President:Bob Goss Vice President: Greg Jones Treasurer: Steve Dufaud Secretary: Karen Heun
Board Members Present: Greg Jones, Steve Dufaud, Karen Heun, Neil Arthur, Steve Lebel, Heather Smith, Blair Burns, Shelly Shepard, Tom Stewart
Absent: Karole Campbell, Bob Goss, Jay Dahlberg
Quorum: Yes
Discussion and Action:
Bob Goss was present to call the meeting to order but had to leave due to a family emergency and was not present for the interview or to vote on Nick West’s membership.
Financials: We are looking great with no concerns at this time.
Membership: Nick West of Solar Guard was interviewed by the board today. After discussion a motion was made by Steve Lebel to approve his membership, this was seconded by Steve Dufaud and all voting members present approved. Karen Heun to notify him of his acceptance.
The El Paso Club is having work done, so on July 8th we will be meeting at OS Office/OS Schools at 4110 High Country Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. More details to follow.
We had 9 guests this morning! Our speaker, Shelly Shepard, brought Kerri Foster, Kara Stutzman, and Dallas Shepard. Caroline Fleming brought her husband, Sean Fitzsimmons. He works for Vanguard Skin Specialists. Dan Osinski brought Bryan Dufaud, his new employee that will be his substitute for when he is unable to attend. Paul Hasty brought Raj Azsikari of Shri Ganesh. Raj expressed interest in joining the group. Brian Bennett brought Roland Quest, the new CEO of Bennco Advisors to breakfast this morning. Dr. Tidswell brought Dr Blake Bender who will be taking his place in the group at the end of September when he retires. And last, but not least, Randy Geving brought Amy Kingery who will be taking his place when he retires from Higginbotham at the end of June. WELCOME!
Today was Neil Arthur’s last day in the group. He is moving out of state to be close to family. He is still available by phone to help anyone who needs him and will be back in Colorado Springs from time to time.
Board nomination will be taken this month with planned election at the end of the month. If you have a candidate you would like to nominate, please ask them if they would like to serve before writing their name on the nomination form. If you would like to serve, write your name down when the sheet is passed around at the meetings.
Let’s grow! If you know someone who owns a business whose category is not currently represented in the group, invite them to breakfast. We are always looking for best in class companies who would be an asset to the group.
Chris Waldron is taking pictures of our members for the website. This is a FREE service. If you want to purchase the head shot to use elsewhere, his prices are EXCELLENT!
Brass Brewing on Colorado Avenue has been sold. The new owners are also veterans and will re-brand at Gunslinger Brewing. Change to take place on June 23rd.
Brickell
The Brit Pub at 645 S. Sierra Madre.
Leimkuhl
A new American Furniture Warehouse is coming to Tutt Avenue soon.
Thank You
From
To
Autry
Perkins, Tidswell
Arthur
Amerine, Bennett, Autry, Blair, Campbell, G. Copelin, Dahlberg, Danberg, Dufaud, Duru, Geving, Goss, T. Heun, K. Heun, Railey, Reinmuth, Ruffennach, Smith, Taylor, Ward
The El Paso Club is having work done, so on July 8th we will have an alternate location for our meeting, stay tuned for more information. I’ll send out an email to let you know where to go!
Karen Heun brought Nick West of Solar Guard. Nick provides ongoing protection and maintenance for solar systems. He has submitted his application to join the group and will be interview at our next board meeting.
Ray Whitcomb brought Chris Burch (his general manager) who works with him at Junk Removed Now. Chris will substitute for him when he can’t attend. Terry Tanner brought Jorrell Bray to breakfast this morning. Paul Hasty brought Raj Azsikari of Shri Ganesh. Raj expressed interest in joining the group.
Hope everyone saw the invitation I sent out last week for Randy Geving’s retirement party. It is on June 25th between 5-7pm. Amy Kingery will be joining the group as Randy’s successor in our group.
Dr. Jeff Tidswell, My Eye Doctor, has announced that he will be retiring as of September 26, 2025. He is still in process of determining if his replacement is interested in representing them in the group.
Board nomination will be taken this month with planned election at the end of the month. If you have a candidate you would like to nominate, please ask them if they would like to serve before writing their name on the nomination form. If you would like to serve, write your name down when the sheet is passed around at the meetings.
The Feast of Saint Arnold is coming up this weekend June 14th. Hope to see you there!
Let’s grow! If you know someone who owns a business whose category is not currently represented in the group, invite them to breakfast. We are always looking for best in class companies who would be an asset to the group.
Chris Waldron is taking pictures of our members for the website. This is a FREE service. If you want to purchase the head shot to use elsewhere, his prices are EXCELLENT!
Leads:
To
From
Autry
L. Martin, M. Copelin
Bennett
L. Martin, Leimkuhl
Blair
Shepard
Brickell
Fleming
Bucher
Campbell
Burns
Merrion
Cimino
K. Heun
Compton
Jones, Fleming
Dahlberg
Jones, Merrion, Cimino, Stewart, Compton, Burns
Danburg
Campbell
Davis
Fox
Dufaud
G. Copelin, Merrion, T. Heun
Duru
Railey
Fox
Ruffennach, L. Martin, Dufaud, Danburg
Geving
Jones, Hasty, Ward, Burns, Danburg
Hasty
Palis, Whitcomb
K. Heun
Dufaud, Compton
T. Heun
Stewart, Leimkuhl
Leimkuhl
Stewart, Autry, Senger, Perkins
Merrion
Perkins
Palis
Jones, Stewart, K. Heun, Merrion
Perkins
Autry, Amerine, Campbell
Railey
Cimino, K. Heun, T. Heun, Bennett, M. Copelin
Senger
Campbell
Siverson
Campbell
Stewart
Jones
Tanner
Jones, Geving, Hasty, Lebel, K. Heun, Burns, Campbell
Tidswell
Jones, Perkins
Ward
Campbell
Whitcomb
Danburg
Williams
Autry, Lebel
Winney
Jones, Reinmuth
Generals:
From
Brickell
New restaurant: Texas De Brazil Steakhouse. located at 140 Spectrum Loop, opening in a couple of months.
Burns
Environmental Stone Works has moved out of 5739 Parachute Circle, Ste. 100.
Osinski
Lorraine Project. EPA Brownfield grant 1.9 million.
The El Paso Club is having work done, so on July 8th we will have an alternate location for our meeting, stay tuned for more information. I’ll send out an email to let you know where to go!
Karen Heun brought Nick West of Solar Guard. Nick provides ongoing protection and maintenance for solar systems. He has submitted his application to join the group.
Mike Bucher brought Alex to breakfast this morning, great to see you Alex!
Randy Geving announced that he is retiring effective June 30, 2025. He has invited the Prospectors to his retirement party on June 25th between 5-7pm. More information to follow. He brought Amy Kingery to the meeting as she would like to continue as Higgenbotham’s member in the group.
Dr. Jeff Tidswell, My Eye Doctor, has announced that he will be retiring as of September 26, 2025. He is still in process of determining if his replacement is interested in representing them in the group.
Board nomination will be taken this month with planned election at the end of the month. If you have a candidate you would like to nominate, please ask them if they would like to serve before writing their name on the nomination form. If you would like to serve, write your name down when the sheet is passed around at the meetings.
The Feast of Saint Arnold is coming up on June 14th. There are some sponsorship opportunities available, contact Brian Bennett for more details on that and get your tickets to attend. It is a fun family friendly event!
Let’s grow! If you know someone who owns a business whose category is not currently represented in the group, invite them to breakfast. We are always looking for best in class companies who would be an asset to the group.
Chris Waldron is taking pictures of our members for the website. This is a FREE service. If you want to purchase the head shot to use elsewhere, his prices are EXCELLENT!
Leads:
To
From
Autry
L. Martin
Bennett
L. Martin
Brickell
Merrion, Fleming
Bucher
Dufaud, Bennett
Burns
Merrion
Cimino
Leimkuhl
Compton
Jones
G. Copelin
Gates
Dahlberg
Jones, Merrion, Cimino, Stewart, Compton
Danburg
Dahlberg
Dufaud
L. Martin, Taylor, Bucher
Duru
Harris, Railey
Fleming
Perkins
Fox
Dufaud, Goss, Senger, Ruffennach, Siverson
Gates
Stewart
Geving
Jones, Dufaud, Hasty, Cimino, Bennett, Ward
Hasty
Whitcomb
K. Heun
Dufaud, Railey, T. Heun, Compton
T. Heun
Stewart, Duru, Senger, Bennett
Leimkuhl
Stewart, Duru
Merrion
Leimkuhl
Palis
Jones
Railey
Senger x 2, T. Heun
Senger
Stewart
Siverson
Dahlberg
Stewart
Jones
Tanner
Jones, Lebel, K. Heun
Tidswell
Jones, Smith
Whitcomb
Williams
Williams
Lebel
Winney
Jones, Williams
Generals:
From
Burns
C & N Performance (Auto) is open. US LBM acquired Fox Galbreth on Astrozon. Alpine Lumber is now under Builders First Source.
Prospector Association Board of Directors Chairman of the Board: Karole Campbell President:Bob Goss Vice President: Greg Jones Treasurer: Steve Dufaud Secretary: Karen Heun
Board Members Present: Karole Campbell, Bob Goss, Greg Jones, Steve Dufaud, Karen Heun, Jay Dahlberg, Blair Burns, Heather Smith, Tom Stewart
Absent: Neil Arthur, Steve Lebel, Shelly Shepard
Quorum: Yes
Discussion and Action:
Financials: We are looking great with no concerns at this time.
Membership: We have a few members with attendance concerns that Bob Goss will be reaching out to before our next board meeting.
Jennifer Gates of Johnson Storage & Moving was interviewed by the board at the meeting today. Jennifer is the Director of Business Development. She is sponsored by Cindy Senger. After the interview Karole Campbell made a motion to accept her into the group, seconded by Greg Jones. All voting members agreed. Bob Goss to reach out to both Jennifer and Cindy with the decision.
Attendance:
There have been several members that violate the bylaws regarding attendance. It was discussed that the board look at the paragraph relating to attendance and offer thoughts on possibly rewriting the policy. Those thoughts would be submitted at the next board meeting.
Karen Heun brought Nick West of Solar Guard. Nick provides ongoing protection and maintenance for solar systems. He is interested in joining the group.
The Feast of Saint Arnold is coming up on June 14th. There are some sponsorship opportunities available, contact Brian Bennett for more details on that and get your tickets to attend. It is a fun family friendly event!
Let’s grow! If you know someone who owns a business whose category is not currently represented in the group, invite them to breakfast. We are always looking for best in class companies who would be an asset to the group.
Kristeen Danburg is selling raffle tickets for the Ronald McDonald House. So, if you want to be in a drawing to win $10,000 the tickets are $100 each and only 400 tickets will be sold. The Drawing will be held Friday, June 6th. Call or text Kristeen at 719-661-6426 if you are interested.
Chris Waldron is taking pictures of our members for the website. This is a FREE service. If you want to purchase the head shot to use elsewhere, his prices are EXCELLENT!
Dylan Davis’ company AmeriDry is having a Summer Bash on Friday June 20th at 2:00 pm. If you want to attend sent your RSVP to tyler@ameridri.com or call 719-510-5499.
Greg Jones brought his wife Tammy to breakfast this morning. Tammy will fill in for Greg when he is unable to attend.
Jennifer Gates of Johnson United Storage & Moving has submitted her application to join Prospectors and will be interviewed at our next board meeting.
The Feast of Saint Arnold is coming up on June 14th. There are some sponsorship opportunities available, including the tasting glass sponsorship! Contact Brian Bennett for more details on that and get your tickets to attend. It is a fun family friendly event!
Let’s grow! If you know someone who owns a business whose category is not currently represented in the group, invite them to breakfast. We are always looking for best in class companies who would be an asset to the group.
Kristeen Danburg is selling raffle tickets for the Ronald McDonald House. So, if you want to be in a drawing to win $10,000 the tickets are $100 each and only 400 tickets will be sold. The Drawing will be held Friday, June 6th. Call or text Kristeen at 719-661-6426 if you are interested.
Chris Waldron is taking pictures of our members for the website. This is a FREE service. If you want to purchase the head shot to use elsewhere, his prices are EXCELLENT!
Leads:
To
From
Autry
L. Martin
Bennett
L. Martin
Bucher
Ward, Campbell
Burns
Merrion
Cimino
Stewart, G. Copelin
Compton
Jones
Corbell
L. Martin
Dahlberg
Jones, Stewart, Compton, Cimino
Dufaud
Osinski, Palis, Waldron, Danburg, Whitcomb
Duru
Hasty, Campbell, M. Copelin, Brickell
Fleming
Perkins
Fox
Dufaud, Danburg, Ruffennach, Goss, Senger, T. Heun
