Jeff Keener, President and CEO
As the President and CEO, Jeff ensures that the South Metro Denver Chamber (SMDC) is consistently delivering unparalleled opportunities and value for members at every level. He oversees the Chamber staff, maintains relationships with top-level members, and serves as the liaison with our Board of Directors, Legislative Action Committee and partner organizations.
Jeff has served as the President and CEO since 2020, and has transformed the Chamber into one of the most influential and active Chambers of Commerce in Colorado. He has grown the Chamber's regional reach to include multiple counties and cities, and members include small entrepreneurs, non-profits and many of Colorado's largest corporations.
Jeff was formerly an SMDC member starting in 2012, and he served on the SMDC Board of Directors for over four years. He was the winner of the SMDC 2013 Leadership in Motion Award and was nominated for the 2013 SMDC Brian Vogt Community Leader of the Year Award. Jeff has served on the City Council for the Town of Breckenridge as well as on the Board of Directors for Colorado Ski Country USA. He is highly involved in the community, and has volunteered with the Littleton Hockey and Soccer Associations and the Arapahoe High School Lacrosse club.
A native of Wisconsin, he moved to Colorado and Breckenridge in 1981 and was recruited for a newly created role as the Director of Snowmaking for the Breckenridge Ski Area/Aspen Ski Company. He was responsible for the installation and operation of the first-ever snowmaking system at Breckenridge.
Jeff currently lives in Centennial with his wife Mary. Jeff enjoys cycling, skiing, golf, cooking, and spending time with friends and with his son and two grandchildren.
Jeff has served as the President and CEO since 2020, and has transformed the Chamber into one of the most influential and active Chambers of Commerce in Colorado. He has grown the Chamber's regional reach to include multiple counties and cities, and members include small entrepreneurs, non-profits and many of Colorado's largest corporations.
Jeff was formerly an SMDC member starting in 2012, and he served on the SMDC Board of Directors for over four years. He was the winner of the SMDC 2013 Leadership in Motion Award and was nominated for the 2013 SMDC Brian Vogt Community Leader of the Year Award. Jeff has served on the City Council for the Town of Breckenridge as well as on the Board of Directors for Colorado Ski Country USA. He is highly involved in the community, and has volunteered with the Littleton Hockey and Soccer Associations and the Arapahoe High School Lacrosse club.
A native of Wisconsin, he moved to Colorado and Breckenridge in 1981 and was recruited for a newly created role as the Director of Snowmaking for the Breckenridge Ski Area/Aspen Ski Company. He was responsible for the installation and operation of the first-ever snowmaking system at Breckenridge.
Jeff currently lives in Centennial with his wife Mary. Jeff enjoys cycling, skiing, golf, cooking, and spending time with friends and with his son and two grandchildren.
