Join us in welcoming our five new members of the B Local Colorado Board of Directors!
Angela Garner (she/her)
Marcomm Co-Lead
Angela is a purpose-driven, creative marketing leader, skilled at building and scaling brands with over 13 years of experience inspiring & executing brand strategy for everything from D2C e-commerce to large global brands both at agencies and in-house. Currently, she serves as the Senior Brand Manager for the newly appointed B Corp brand: Pure Synergy®.
As a long-time vegan and natural products enthusiast, Angela was drawn to B Corp organization many years ago after stumbling upon the logo on some of the products in her pantry. Upon that initial discovery, she immediately became a supporter and wanted to become involved with the B Corp movement. She is a firm believer that all businesses are in the unique position to drive positive social change intentionally and successfully and loves that the B Corp certification holds companies accountable for transparency, diversity, social and environmental impact, and helping communities. Angela holds a B.S. in Business Management and Marketing from California State University – Long Beach and is also a Certified Product Marketing Manager.
Corey Clark (she/her)
Marcomm Co-Lead
Understanding the why, what, and how of consumer purchasing trends helps her identify business recommendations that lead to increased brand affiliation.
As the Project Sustainability Manager at Planet+Purpose Solutions, Corey leads outdoor industry clients’ internal sustainability initiatives, third party certifications and consumer facing carbon messaging.
When not working to improve client’s carbon emissions, Corey is outside playing on the trails all year long.
Jason Eshleman (he/him)
Membership Lead
Jason Eshleman is the Director of Strategic Partnerships at GadellNet Consulting Services. GadellNet provides IT Support, Cybersecurity, and Strategic Consulting to businesses across all industries. Prior to GadellNet, Jason worked for the Denver nonprofit, First Descents, in Finance/Operations and Major Gift Fundraising. First Descents provides free life-changing, outdoor adventure programs like whitewater kayaking, rock climbing, ice climbing, and surfing to young adults with cancer and MS across the nation.
Jason is a proud graduate of Indiana University with degrees in Management and Ecology. He has worked in a wide variety of industries, including Non-Profit, Technology, Education, Transportation, Logistics and Hospitality.
Jason’s passions include cycling, running, skiing, traveling, and amazing food. In his off time, you will find him in the mountains with his partner, Jessie, and their dogs, Brew and Lola.
Ryan Kurosky (he/him)
Engagement Co-Lead
Ryan Kurosky is the Director of Sales for the Meetings and Events Department for all three locations of Shift Workspaces. As Director of Sales, Ryan has created a department from inception for Shift Corona, Bannock and Littleton. With his twenty-three years’ experience in the meetings and events industry Ryan has created a successful program for Shift and works closely with his team in implementing the BCorp values in every aspect of his day to day in the role.
Prior to joining Shift Workspaces, Ryan has worked for Marriott International for 17 years and Accor hotels as the Senior Sales Manager for Sofitel Chicago for three years up until the pandemic. Ryan enjoys anything Colorado has to offer outdoors and is passionate about protecting our beautiful state to the best of his abilities.
Vincent Chiclacos (he/him)
Governance-Strategy Co-Chair
Born and raised in Colorado, Vincent is a human who is passionate about radical inclusion, our planet, and creativity. Inspired by his immigrant grandmother and single mother at a young age to have a strong work ethic, he became the first person in his family to graduate high school, college, and receive a masters degree. He started writing poetry at the age of 11 and that is where he found his creative passion.
Today he is a father, a husband, a creative and the Vice President of Marketing for Bluebird Botanicals.. With over 15 years of marketing experience in agencies and brands he has successfully failed more than once. Vincent also has driven over $200M in revenue across companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100’s. When he is not creating innovative marketing strategies you can find him designing house remodels, curating street fashion, and speaking on diversity and inclusion.
