B Corps represent the gold standard for how businesses should operate. Local organizations are using the power of business to transform society.

B Local Colorado is a team of volunteer business leaders supporting fellow Certified B Corporations in our state.

Corey Clark (she/her)

Governance Co-Chair

 Sr Sustainability Manager

Honeycomb Strategies

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

Every company is different by size, industry and location but we are all working towards a collective goal, being a Force for Good.

About:

Work allows me to travel to new communities and help a wide variety of industries with sustainability goals. Being able to truly be a force for good with my work makes my heart smile. So does being outdoors which is what I am doing at any chance I have away from my computer.

Lindsey Merkle (she/her)

Governance Co-Chair

Senior Client Parternship Manager

Pivot Energy

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

My favorite part about the B Corp community is working alongside a passionate group committed to a shared mission of being a Force for Good. It’s inspiring to see the collective progress and meaningful change we create together as we continue to make the world a better place.

About:

I am a dedicated and innovative community builder, passionate about delivering solutions that drive positive, sustainable change. My mission is to empower communities while advancing the clean energy transition. Most recently, my experience is focused in the clean energy industry. I manage high-value client relationships, drive tailored renewable energy strategies, and focus on expanding client partnerships and uncovering new revenue opportunities. Outside of work, I love skiing, hiking, backpacking, biking, and exploring new places through travel.

Christine Briscoe (she/her)

Operations Lead

B Corp Consultant

Cultivating Capital

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

Inspiring ways people and B Corps are tackling the world's problems; the energy and openness and spirit of collaboration

About:

Christine has been involved in corporate social responsibility for over a decade, helping companies of all sizes and in multiple industries implement responsible business practices. She enjoys exploring all that Colorado and the world have to offer, and partakes in a variety of sports including hiking, running, yoga, swimming, and cross-country skiing. She has been fortunate to live in Canada, Europe, and the UK and travels to other continents including Africa and Asia. She enjoyed her time teaching English as a Foreign Language and loves meeting new people and learning about other cultures.

Mike Man (he/him)

Finance Lead

Senior Consulting Manager
Pariveda

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

The passion of the individuals who power the innovative companies vowing to do better.

About:

Mike is a management consultant with 14 years of experience working in transformational change; turnarounds, acquisitions/post-acquisitions, and pivots. He has varied experiences across a range of industries including Education, Energy, Food Manufacturing, Media, Real Estate, and Utilities in the nonprofit and private sectors.

Outside of work, Mike enjoys food (both cooking it and going out to eat), travel, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Angela Garner (she/her)

Marketing & Communications Co-Lead

Senior Brand Marketing Manager

Scale Media

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

The camaraderie and our shared goal of having a significant impact on society and the environment, and using our influence to make a positive difference.

About:

I am a purpose-driven, creative marketing leader, skilled at building and scaling brands with 15 years of experience inspiring & executing brand strategy for everything from DTC e-commerce to large global brands both at agencies and in-house. Through my board position and also by virtue of working for a B Corp, I have become heavily involved with social impact working with non-profits, organizing volunteer events, and also building partnerships and synergies among companies in the B Corp community.

Craig Spalding (he/him)

Marketing & Communications Co-Lead

Growth & Impact Director

Vermilion

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

Taking global ideas of change and addressing them locally to help turn intention into action.

About:

Craig has 12+ years of experience in full-spectrum marketing, business development, and partnerships and works with impact-driven organizations, fast-growing CPG brands, outdoor and environmental groups, nonprofits, and foundations. As a leader in ethical marketing for purpose-led organizations, he has navigated companies through the B Corp certification process numerous times. Vermilion is a full-service, women-owned creative agency in Boulder CO that builds impact for brands through marketing and advertising.

Emanuel Mouganis (he/him)

Marketing & Communications Co-Lead

Sr. Associate of Fund Development

iDE (International Development Enterprises)

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

Watching the power of organizing and collaboration in driving change.

About:

Emanuel is a fundraising professional who strives to connect nonprofit organizations and businesses fighting for the same positive change. At iDE, a CO based nonprofit powering rural entrepreneurs to build climate-resilient businesses, Emanuel works with corporations looking to have a sustainable impact with the world's most vulnerable communities. He is passionate about sharing the the impact story of iDE’s B Corp partners and driving resources to those most affected by a far too long history of profit over people and planet. He also loves skiing, local Denver music, and puzzles that are not very hard.

Tiffany Huey (she/her)

Events Co-Lead

ESG Advisory Practice Leader

BPM LLP

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

Surrounding myself with people who are re-envisioning the purpose of business.  

About:

Tiffany leads BPM’s ESG Advisory group, with over 10 years of experience in community development through education, nonprofit management and impact-driven business. Today, she specializes in Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and sustainability consulting to weave social responsibility and environmental sustainability into how organizations do business.

Justine Zawatski (she/her)

Events Co-Lead

Director, Strategic Engagements

Jobs for the Future

About:

Justine Zawatski is a director on the Strategic Engagements team at JFF. She leads JFF’s external engagements and partnerships for organization-wide initiatives, including JFF’s flagship summit, Horizons. Her skills and areas of expertise include: strategy, fundraising, project and program management, partnerships and stakeholder management, event planning, and logistics. Before joining JFF, Zawatski was a program manager at nonprofit organizations Upwardly Global and SEEC, where she led community partnerships and management of direct service programs, teams, and operations for regional and national workforce development initiatives.

Nat Truszczynski (they/them)

Events Co-Lead

Behavioral Health Consultant

The Steadman Group

Lauren Yoder (she/her)

DEI Lead

Director, People Business Partner

Uplight

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

The collaboration and true impact that a group of dedicated and passionate individuals can drive in the B-Corp space. It is very powerful and rewarding.

About:

Based in Denver, Colorado, Lauren is a people first HR leader with 10+ years of experience. She is passionate about creating inclusive spaces and bringing authenticity to all relationships, work and personal. Working in the B Corp space is incredibly motivating and inspiring to her and she loves being able to combine her love of people with doing good in the world. In her free time, she loves to travel, expand her plant collection, craft, ski, hike and camp, and be outside however possible.

Jonathan Will (he/him)

Partnerships Co-Lead

Director of Strategic Partnerships

GadellNet

Favorite part of the B Corp community:
The willingness and resolve for B Corps to partner and do business together, as well as partner in the greater community. Not only does it give you a much more meaningful story to share with others but amplifies the impact too.

About:
Jonathan is a natural connector in the community and loves creating meaningful partnerships.
Working for a certified B Corp that manages IT, Strategy, and Cybersecurity for businesses +nonprofits, he enjoys taking their “IT pain” away and setting them up for success, so they can focus on their mission. Jonathan is also the Co-Network leader for the B Corp B2B Group. He has a passion for lifelong learning, the outdoors, good people + businesses.

Julia Korns (she/her)

Partnerships Co-Lead

VP, Strategy

Artemis Ward

Erin Hottenstein (she/her)

Engagement Co-Lead

Sr Advisor and Confidence Cultivator

Trebuchet Group

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

It's exciting to work with people and companies that are living their values week in and week out.

About:

Erin believes when people connect with their purpose, they can achieve big things. She loves using facilitation, training, coaching, and change management to bring people together in shared strategy, clear communication, and healthy teamwork to achieve goals. During her early career in journalism, Erin brought her curiosity to radio, television and print media. A fun fact is Erin taught English in China. She taught college and led Public Speaking for the Professional. Erin founded Colorado 50-50 to support women of all backgrounds and abilities to step into public leadership.

Hanna Barnett (she/her)

Engagement Co-Lead

Associate Manager Partnerships, Mission & Sustainability

Trebuchet Group

Favorite part about the B Corp community:

My favorite part about the B Corp community is the profound belief that collective action through responsible business is the most powerful way to create a better world.

About:

At Danone North America, I work on the Mission & Sustainability team, focusing on driving value through Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege to lead one of the world's largest B Corp recertifications, work on clean energy grids, develop a blue carbon credit strategy, support communities in natural disaster recovery, and train Fortune 500 executives in best-of-class ESG practices. I am passionate about connecting the world to make it a better place, one business at a time. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, scuba diving, and supporting marine conservation work.