Karen Griffin is the Director of Operations for the Resource Center in Greeley, Colorado.  The Resource Center is a community-funded

She lives in Eaton, Colorado with her husband and their children, and grandchildren.

Show Notes:

The Resource Center: https://tests4greeley.com/

Tilly Book: https://a.co/d/f8P9nD7

Russel Griffin Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8RGLhOk3uQ&t=64s

Rene’ Aafedt was inducted into the 2022 class of the Colorado High School Athletic Association Coaching Hall of Fame.  She coached the girls’ volleyball program at Valley High School for 20 years and has a career record of 393-96. Her teams appeared in nine CHSAA Class 3A state championship games, including 13 straight state tournament appearances, winning it all in 2010 and 2012. As a competitive Valley High School volleyball player herself, Aafedt brought that same energy and drive as a coach. As one of her former players put it, “To play under Rene Aafedt, I think was the greatest honor I could have as an athlete. I admire her and wouldn’t be the person I am today without her.”

She lives in Platteville, Colorado with her husband Dan.

Show Notes: 

Hall of Fame Acceptance Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-fzp-2Ymnw 

The Art of Living Book: https://a.co/d/dsvdtrG

Elias Quiñonez is the Manager of Student Life and Diversity for the College of Agricultural Sciences at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. His focus is helping students stay connected and promoting inclusive environment within the College of Agricultural Sciences. He recently received a 5year grant he designed called “The Semilla Project” that works with 1,000 first-gen students in Colorado and encourages agricultural sciences. In this episode, Elias shares his story of losing his mom at 8 years old, growing up in a low income family of nine, being a first generation high school graduate and now becoming a Ph.D. candidate.

Elias earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and his master’s in Educational Leadership from University of Northern Colorado and is currently completing the doctoral program in Higher Education Leadership at CSU.

Elias enjoys fishing, painting, and spending time with his wife and son. He lives in Fort Collins, CO.

Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Show Notes:

La Semilla Project: https://agsci.source.colostate.edu/new-spur-offerings/

A tale of 3 kings: https://www.amazon.com/Tale-three-Kings-Study-Brokenness/dp/0842369082/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Jerry Naranjo is the president and owner of Naranjo Civil Constructors.  Joining the company in 1999, Jerry has seen Naranjo Civil grow from $ 1,000,000 in annual revenue to over $25,000,000. In this episode, Jerry tells the story of that growth and shares nugget after nugget of business and life wisdom.

He is a passionate, engaging, innovative, and heart-centered business leader with over 30 years of experience. He has been a pioneer in the civil construction industry in Colorado, leading his firm to build some of the state’s most iconic and innovative river restoration projects. Jerry is a trusted advisor to employees, and clients alike, guiding them with insights on business matters, scaling, operations, organizational management, visionary leadership, and relentless execution. His unique roadmap to success is based in positivity, authentic relationships, and replacing goals with actions.

Jerry earned a degree in Civil Engineering from Colorado School of Mines in Golden Colorado. He also serves others as an executive business coach and is the owner and operator of Three Spikes, a philanthropic farm. He lives in Loveland, Colorado.

Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Show Notes:

Naranjo Civil Constructors: www.naranjocivil.com/

Photo Gallery: www.naranjocivil.com/project-showcase/

Mariela Orona is an entrepreneur who owns and operates a wholesale tortilla factory and bakery. In this episode she shares the story of being diagnosed with and overcoming post-partum psychosis and thoughts of harming her baby. Hers is a story of hope for every mom dealing with post-partum depression and exhaustion.

She lives in Greeley, Colorado with her son.

You can contact her at Tortilleria Las 9 Americas: [email protected]

Tony Bernal is partner in Northstar Concrete, a concrete contractor that specializes in curb and gutter work. In this episode he shares the story of finding out his wife had terminal cancer when their son was only 7 years old.  Six year later, he was also diagnosed with cancer and told to “get his affairs in order.”  That was years ago and his cancer is now under control.

He lives in Greeley, Colorado.

Russ Griffin is the President and owner of Affordable Heating and Air Conditioning in Greeley, Colorado. He also owns Scooters Coffee in Eaton, Colorado. In this episode he shares his story of finding himself in jail and addicted to Methamphetamine before having a “wake up call” in jail and committing himself to a relationship with Christ.

Russel earned his degree in welding from Aims Community College in Greeley.   He lives in Eaton with his wife Zoey and their eight kids.

Contact Info:

Website: www.affordablehvac.com

On this episode, Angel is a guest on the Sancho and Sancha Podcast.  You will hear him unpack his story of starting a church, his views on achievement and contentment and you’re sure to be inspired.

Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.theangelflorespodcast.com

Dr. Jonathan Cooney is an Assistant Professor in the Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Department at the University of Northern Colorado. Before that, he served as Principal of Bella Romero K-8 Academy in Greeley, Colorado. In this episode he shares his story of focusing on and landing his dream job, serving in that role for 11 years, and then walking away to take a leap of faith into a new field.

Jon has been in education for 25 years. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia, his master’s degree from Colorado State University, and his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. He lives in Greeley with his wife Jessica and their two daughters.

Contact Info:

Email: [email protected]