The Chamber Legislative Action Committee (LAC)
Purpose
The business environment is critical to the well-being of our community and can be heavily influenced by non-business voices. The Chamber of Commerce serves the business community by reviewing and weighing in on business related legislation and ballot measures to ensure that we maintain the right balance conducive to a business friendly climate.
Structure
The Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee consists of approximately 30 chamber members from both public and private sector concerns in our community. During the Legislative Session, the LAC meets on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month from 7:30-9:00am with the Chamber’s lobbyists to discuss bills and make recommendations to the Chamber Board. All positions taken by the Chamber are non-partisan and the Chamber does not endorse specific candidates nor political parties.
View Current Chamber Positions
Committee Chair:
Jeff Wasden - PROformance Apparel
Chamber Lobbyist:
Brandeberry-McKenna Public Affairs
Chamber Coordinator:
Bart Sayyah
LAC Committee Members:
“I can’t tell you how proud I am every time I mention SMCC at the microphone or in committee. Thanks to everyone for the essential input!” |
| “I’m grateful to the South Metro Chamber for your “yes” position on HB1044 and HB1113. Your support makes a real difference.” ~Rep. Chris Holbert |
| “I look forward to growing our relationship. Thanks for the great communication this year!” ~Rep. Kathleen Conti |
401(K) Squared - Rich Behr
Advance America - Lindsey Zimmerman
Aloah Kincaid, CPA - Aloah Kincaid
Alperstein & Covell PC - Neil Ayervais
Arapahoe Community College - Matt McKeever
Arapahoe Library District - Eloise May
Bellco Credit Union - Laura Higgins
City of Castle Pines - Councilmember Maureen Shul
City of Centennial - Councilman Ron Weidmann
City of Greenwood Village - Councilman Dave Kerber
City of Littleton - Councilman Phil Cernanec
Citywide Banks - Tom McDermott
Clifton Gunderson - Jason Carroll
Colorado School Finance Project - Tracie Rainey
Computer Skills Group - Jeff Burns
COPIC - Beverly Razon
CSU Global Campus - Chelsie Fisher
DaVita - Bill Myers
Gates Corporation - Brett Stone
Grillo Commercial Real Estate - Mark Grillo
Hornbrook Real Estate - Lynn Hornbrook
Inman, Flynn, Biesterfeld & Brentlinger P.C. –Mike Sutherland
Lawrence Construction - Polly Lawrence
Littleton Adventist Hospital - Geoff Lawton
Littleton Public School Board - Renee Howell
Polsinelli Shughart - Peter Moore
RE/Max Professionals - Bill Bradish
Safeway - Kris Staaf
South Suburban Parks & Rec - Board Member John Ostermiller
Sterling Ranch - Harold Smethills
Swedish Hospital - Trent Lind
The Williams Law Office - David Williams
Terracare - Dean Murphy
Wells Fargo - Bret Duvall
W.J. Shepard - Bill Shepard
Xcel Energy - Thomas Ashburn
SMDCC - John Brackney
For additional information on the chamber’s legislative efforts please contact Bart Sayyah bsayyah@bestchamber.com or call 303-795-0142.
