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
Jennifer Gates of Johnson United Storage & Moving has submitted her application to join Prospectors.
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
T. Heun, Bennett, T. Heun
Cimino
Stewart
Compton
Jones, Railey, Stewart, Dufaud
Cook
Bucher
M. Copelin
G. Copelin
Corbell
Dahlberg
Dahlberg
Jones, Cimino, Burns, Stewart, Compton
Davis
Williams
Dufaud
Siverson, Ward, Whitcomb, M. Copelin, Blair, K. Heun
Duru
Goss, M. Copelin, K. Heun
Fleming
Leimkuhl
Fox
Ruffennach, L. Martin, Dufaud, Bennett, Blair
Geving
Jones, Burns, Dufaud, Ward
Hammond
Williams
Harris
Duru
K. Heun
Dufaud, Compton, Railey
T. Heun
Stewart
Jones
M. Copelin
Lebel
Ward
Palis
Jones
Perkins
Hasty
Railey
Duru, Cimino, T. Heun, Shepard, T. Heun
Ruffennach
Reinmuth, Hasty
Shepard
K. Heun, Fleming, Blair, K. Heun
Shull
Harris
Siverson
Campbell
Stewart
Ward
Tanner
Jones, Burns, Leimkuhl, Harris, Reinmuth, Fox
Tidswell
Jones, Lebel, Taylor, Autry
Whitcomb
Reinmuth
Williams
Autry
Winney
Reinmuth
Generals:
From
Brickell
Firehouse Subs at 11694 Bent Grass, Falcon, CO, is opening soon.
Thank You
From
To
Autry
Fox
Blair
Fleming
Bucher
T. Heun
Burns
J. Martin, Merrion
Campbell
Danburg
Cimino
Stewart
G. Copelin
Brickell
M. Copelin
G. Copelin, Brickell
Corbell
Osinski
Dahlberg
Jones, Merrion, Stewart, Cimino, Compton
Dufaud
Danburg, Compton, M. Copelin, Whitcomb, Blair, Siverson, K. Heun, Ward
Cindy Senger brought Jennifer Gates of Johnson United Storage & Moving for her second visit. Jennifer is interested in joining the group. Tim Donegan -fabulously retired from HVAC, visited this morning. Great to see you, Tim!
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
Amerine
Dufaud
Autry
L. Martin
Bennett
L. Martin
Bucher
Ruffenach
Compton
Jones
Corbell
G. Copelin
Dahlberg
Jones, Cimino
Davis
Waldron
Dufaud
Perkins, Duru, Bucher
Duru
Hasty, Railey
Fox
Dufaud, Senger, T. Heun
Geving
Jones, Amerine
Goss
Perkins
Harris
Lebel, Duru
Hasty
Duru
K. Heun
Dufaud, Compton, T. Heun
Leimkuhl
Harris, Tidswell, Stewart
Palis
Jones, Reinmuth
Railey
Dufaud, K. Heun
Ruffennach
Reinmuth
Shepard
Blair, Fleming
Shull
Davis
Tanner
Jones, Autry
Tidswell
Jones, Geving
Williams
Reinmuth
Generals:
From
Blair
Lighthouse Automotive is hiring.
Brickell
Mezcalita Cantina at 162 Tracker Drive.
Leimkuhl
Bingo Burger on Tejon Street
Taylor
Point Sports Bar on 8th Street has changed hands.
Thank You
From
To
Amerine
Dufaud, Ward
Autry
Palis, Amerine
Bucher
Campbell
Cimino
T. Heun
Davis
Arthur, Williams
Dufaud
Duru
Duru
K. Heun, Hasty, Railey
Fleming
Leimkuhl
Geving
Ward, Jones, Senger, Merrion, Leimkuhl, Hammond, Danburg, G. Copelin
Cindy Senger brought Jennifer Gates of Johnson United Storage & Moving. Jennifer is interested in joining the group.
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.
Heather Smith is launching a group for small businesses with 5-20 employees on Employee Culture. It will be a 6-month program meeting on the 1st Wednesday of every month. Contact her for more information.
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, K. Heun
Brickell
Merrion
Bucher
Ruffennach
Burns
Merrion, J. Martin
Cimino
Stewart
Compton
Jones
Cook
Bucher
Corbell
Dahlberg
Dahlberg
Merrion, Jones, Burns, Compton, Cimino, Danburg, Hammond, Stewart
Danburg
Hasty, J. Martin, Stewart
Dufaud
Goss
Duru
Brickell, Railey
Fleming
Leimkuhl
Fox
Danburg, Ruffennach, Dufaud
Geving
Jones, Hasty, Cimino, Siverson, Ward, Senger, G. Copelin
Goss
Amerine
K. Heun
Dufaud, Hasty
T. Heun
Ward, Jones
Leimkuhl
Stewart
Palis
Jones, Stewart
Railey
Duru, Dufaud, T. Heun
Reinmuth
Arthur
Shepard
K. Heun, Fleming
Shull
Duru, K. Heun
Stewart
Jones, Ward
Tanner
Jones, J. Martin
Tidswell
Jones
Whitcomb
M. Copelin
Winney
Burns, M. Copelin
Generals:
From
Bennett
Feast of St. Arnold is coming up. There are still sponsorship opportunities. Contact Brian to find out more.
Brickell
Sourdough & Company at 13590 Roller Coaster Road.
Burns
Ferguson Waterworks moved into 2165 Janitell Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Lebel
The place the Prospectors used to meet was the Hilton on Popes Bluff Trail. It is no longer a hotel but some kind of Christian dorm. — YWAM is there now Steve.
Perkins
The National Museum of WWII Aviation has ordered the steel for their new expansion of a 40,000 sq. ft. hangar.
Taylor
Cambria Hotel at Victory Ridge 1875 Democracy Point, $10-15M project.
