Chartered in 2005 under the name Wheat Ridge 2020, Localworks is a private, 501c3 non-profit organization serving the City of Wheat Ridge and it’s community members. Localworks is volunteer powered, staff supported and board directed.
The Localworks Staff reports to the Executive Director, who serves at the pleasure of the Board. Each board member serves on a committee alongside Localworks members. Localworks is a non-profit corporation that is governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are selected through a nomination process that is centered around community involvement.
Under the bylaws, the Board must represent different geographic parts of the City of Wheat Ridge, and also different sectors of the market. There must be a business as well as a residential presence on the Board
Nicole Kostelecky
President
Travel Agent, The Pathless Atlas
Terry Womble
Vice President
Business Development, Complete Business Solutions
Cheryl Garcia
Secretary
Business Owner, Legal Shield
Jill Gassen
Treasurer
Senior Loan Officer, B: Side Capital
David Kueter
Past President
Water Law, Land Use
Kelvin Callaghan
Board Member
Semi-retired, Renovations and Repairs
Ross Carpenter
Board Member
Director of Leasing, NewMark Merrill
Alex Gouldsmith
Board Member
Stay-at-Home Dad & Community Volunteer
Dan Graeve
Board Member
Research Analyst, State of Colorado
Aspen Jacoby
Board Member
Director of Operations, Canyon Point Landscaping
David Krause
Board Member
Director of Sales, Outside Interactive, Inc.
Jeremy Laufer
Board Member
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Tadd Overstreet
Board Member
Owner, Stylus & Crate
Founded by City officials and staff in 2005, our non-profit organization has become a force for change, repositioning Wheat Ridge as a vibrant, respected and sought after community.
Localworks is a movement of citizens actively engaged in shaping and sustaining the community.
Articles of Incorporation: Our organization was originally incorporated as Wheat Ridge 2020, Inc. We currently do business under our trade name of Localworks. Here are our Articles of Incorporation as submitted to the Colorado Secretary of State.
Bylaws: To see our current Localworks bylaws, click here.