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ight now, your in-box and social media accounts are probably overflowing with

opportunities for you take action, join now, hurry in, or sign up today. Now, imagine this

magnified by 1,000 and you have a glimpse into the lives of our young people. These digital

natives are not faced with a choice, but a mountain of choices made more complicated by an

unending stream of information.

How do we help students focus? Junior Achievement (JA) cuts through the clutter by providing

students a path of exploration that enriches their ability to engage in their own development.

Our objective is not only to teach them how to balance a budget and fill out an application, but

to prepare students for the constantly changing circumstances that they will surely encounter

across all areas of their lives.

By learning from the experiences of people who already successfully contribute their skills in

the workforce, students develop enduring knowledge, skills, and attitudes that good workers

have always possessed—and will need in any workplace in the future. The ability to solve

problems, make decisions and seize opportunities can empower students to be work, career,

and life ready.

True empowerment is having the ability to manage one’s life, no matter what the circumstances.

By nurturing their talent and energy, students build confidence, improve decision-making

and foster self-reliance. Through this, we ultimately improve livelihoods and strengthen our

community and economy.

More than 1.5 million Coloradoans are under the age of 21. These young people represent a

treasure trove of potential. They are the thinkers, doers, risk-takers, and pioneers of the future.

For this to happen we must come together as a community and focus on what’s important:

inspiring and preparing them to take on opportunity with gusto!

CUTTING THROUGH The CLUTTER

Steve KinsleyPresidentKinsley MeetingsChair JA Board of Directors

Robin WisePresident & CEOJunior Achievement

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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT (JA) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PREPARING YOUNG PEOPLE TO THRIVE IN THE 21ST CENTURY WORKPLACE AND GLOBAL ECONOMY BY INSPIRING A PASSION FOR FREE ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND INSTILLING AN UNDERSTANDING OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY.

STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN JA > Understand the need to get good grades and develop long-term education

goals linked to their career goals.

> Demonstrate statistically significant gains in knowledge of financial literacy,

entrepreneurship and work readiness concepts.

> Have an increased understanding of business ethics.

> Show decreased levels of entitlement as they move from middle to high school

and discover ways to be self-reliant.

Further, students who participate in JA in high school reveal differences in their

optimism about achieving future success. They now understand how to control

their finances, are better prepared for the workforce, and feel they are personally in

control of their destiny. These attributes all contribute to higher optimism and hope.

The core beliefs of this organization

are what motivated me to stay

involved and help this organization

as much as possible. By helping

educate our students with skills they

are not typically able to learn in the

classroom such as entrepreneurship

and financial literacy, they will

be able to solve the problems of

unemployment, wage gaps, and other

things that affect our society.

– Jasmin Garcia, JA Volunteer

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IMPACT2014/15 SCHOOL

YEAR


OF TEACHERS SAID JA IS WORTH THE TIME AND ARE LIKELY TO REQUEST THE PROGRAM FOR THEIR STUDENTS AGAIN.

JA Matters because they bring quality

education into my classroom, they

support educators in numerous ways

and they enlighten the young minds

of the future!

– Donna Tuttle, Boulder High School Teacher

CLASSROOM PROGRAMS Junior Achievement’s (JA) programs are a vital resource to schools throughout Metro Denver,

Northern Colorado and Southern Wyoming. JA programs align with Colorado State Standards

in social studies, mathematics, reading, writing and composition and result in significant

knowledge gain on topics such as global competition, business ethics and budgeting.

Elementary School Programs

JA’s elementary school programs teach kindergarten through fifth-grade students basic

business and economics concepts through fun, interactive activities that also demonstrate

how important education is to future success. The sequential activities build on each other

and prepare students for secondary school and lifelong learning.

Middle School Programs

JA’s middle school programs build on concepts the students learned in elementary school

and help teens make difficult decisions about how to best prepare for their educational and

professional future. The programs supplement standard social studies curricula and develop

communication skills that are essential to success in the business world.

High School Programs

JA’s high school programs help students make informed, intelligent decisions about their

future, and foster skills that will be highly useful in the workforce. Volunteers bring real-life work

experience and guidance into the classroom at a time that represents an essential crossroads

for young people.

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Elementary School Programs JA Ourselves (Kindergarten)

JA Our Families (1st Grade)

JA Our Community (2nd Grade)

JA Our City (3rd Grade)

JA Our Region (4th Grade) presented by Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.

JA Our Nation (5th Grade)

JA More Than Money (3rd-5th Grades)

Middle School ProgramsJA Economics for Success

JA Global Marketplace

JA It’s My Business

JA It’s My Future

JA Start it Up

High School ProgramsJA Be Entrepreneurial

JA Capitalism with a Conscience presented by FirstBank

JA Career Success

JA Company Program

JA Economics

JA Exploring Economics

JA Job Shadow

JA Personal Finance

JA Real Jobs in Colorado presented by Xcel Energy

JA Take Stock in Your Future presented by Empower Retirement

JA Titan

97%

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This is one of the most wonderful

opportunities I’ve been given in my

life. I haven’t experienced things

like this because I don’t come from

much at all, but I have big dreams.

Coming to [JA] Business Week really

captivated my mind.

– Isreal Brown, JA Business Week Student

JA BUSINESS WEEKJA Business Week, presented by Arrow Electronics, Inc., is a one-of-a-kind summer

experience for teens that enables them to explore leadership concepts and build confidence

alongside 200 of Denver’s most dynamic and accomplished business leaders. In addition to

interactive workshops on marketing, business ethics and budgeting, the week culminates in a

“Shark Tank”-style competition. Student teams gain first-hand experience in teams to develop

marketing and business concepts.

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JA Business Week Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Hosting Sponsor

Johnson & Wales University

Project Sponsors

Otter Products, OtterCares Foundation

Lola’s Sugar Rush

Program and Workshop Sponsors

Accenture

Deloitte

Emergenetics

First Western Financial

Hanover Insurance Group

JW Marriott Cherry Creek

Sage Hospitality

Western Union

Student Scholarships

Edward Madigan Foundation

Jim Campbell

Gary Lutz

Microsoft Store

Rollie R Kelley Family Foundation

Salah Foundation

Schlessman Family Foundation

Solstice Foundation

CAPSTONE PROGRAMS


JA FINANCE PARK JA Finance Park, presented by Empower Retirement, helps students build a foundation upon

which they can make intelligent financial decisions that last a lifetime, including decisions

related to income, expenses, savings, and credit. The experience begins in the classroom with

an in-depth curriculum that culminates in a day at the park.

During their visit to JA Finance Park, students become an adult for the day and immerse

themselves in a reality-based decision-making process addressing aspects of personal

budgeting. JA also offers an online version of the program.

During the 2014/15 school year, JA reached 19,112 middle and high school students from

132 schools through the program. The program is offered at no cost to students or schools

thanks to the support of volunteers and sponsors.

Students report that their visit to JA Finance Park encourages them to change their spending

habits and to not live beyond their means. Nearly two thirds of high school students found their

experience made them more confident in planning for their financial future. JA Finance Park

also improved students’ attitudes toward work and education, particularly among low-income

students. Their attitudes about career development, education, confidence and leadership

increased dramatically compared to their higher income peers.

JA Finance Park Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Empower Retirement

Store, Kiosk and Signature Sponsors

Allstate Foundation

American Furniture Warehouse

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

CenturyLink

Cigna

Community First Foundation

Colorado REALTORS Foundation

Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.


King Soopers

Nelnet

Noble Energy

Pepsi Beverages Company

SM Energy Company

U.S. Bank

Western Union

Xcel Energy

Young Americans Bank

Student Sponsors

AT&T Mobility

Bohemian Foundation

Dorsey & Whitney Foundation

Fidelity Investments

Hainline Family Foundation

Jared Polis Foundation Fund

J.K. Mullen Foundation

KeyBank

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Suncor Energy


JA awarded four-year scholarships to:

> Jazmin Garcia, York International Graduate/Attending

University of Colorado-Denver

> Mathivadhani Harikrishnan, Rock Canyon High School

Graduate/Attending Babson College

> Ashley Pearl Mahan, Mountain Range High School Graduate/

Attending Colorado State University

> Jillian Troftgruben, Grandview High School Graduate/Attending

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

JA also awarded one-time scholarships to:

> Ariel Doub, Boulder High School Graduate/Attending Fashion

Institute of Technology

> Kennede Reese, St. Mary’s Academy Graduate/Attending

Drake University

> Kayla Steffens, Englewood High School Graduate/Attending

University of Denver

> Elijah Ullman, Monarch High School Graduate/Attending

Colorado State University

JA has provided me with experiences

that I would never have anywhere

else. If given the chance, I hope to

return as a JA volunteer and help

other teens have the opportunities

JA has given me. It has truly made

a difference in my life.

– Jillian Troftgruben, JA Inspiration Scholarship Recipient

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JA STOCK MARKET CHALLENGEThe JA Stock Market Challenge, presented by Empower Retirement, helps students connect

what they are learning in the classroom to real life. More than 1,200 high school students

learned about investing and trading in the stock market in a hands-on, high-tech simulation

of the New York Stock Exchange floor. Three out of four students reported that the JA Stock

Market Challenge helped them see a connection between what they are learning in the

classroom and in real life. Students also reported an increased understanding of how the

stock market works, what to look for when purchasing stocks, and noted that they are more

likely to invest in stocks. The Stock Market Challenge is offered to schools at no cost thanks to

funds raised at a corporate version of the event, as well as support from the 2014 presenting

sponsor Empower Retirement and the 2014 student sponsor AAA Colorado.

JA INSPIRATION SCHOLARSHIPSJA Inspiration Scholarships are awarded to JA students who embody the JA spirit and show

great promise in their futures. Since the program’s inception, JA has awarded more than

$386,000 to 69 students. During a reception at the Denver Country Club, JA announced the

2015 JA Inspiration Scholarship recipients.


WE HOST SEVERAL SIGNATURE EVENTS

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO RAISE

MONEY TO SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL

PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS TO

INTRODUCE, CREATE AWARENESS

AND ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN OUR

EDUCATIONAL WORK.

COLORADO BUSINESS HALL OF FAME Colorado Business Hall of Fame, underwritten by UMB Bank, is jointly hosted by Junior

Achievement and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce to recognize the efforts

of outstanding Colorado business and civic leaders. This black-tie affair highlights the

accomplishments of some of our state’s most intrepid business leaders and visionaries,

honoring their lasting contributions to our community and promotes the importance and

value of the free enterprise system.

Laureates are selected for their enduring and innovative professional contributions to

Colorado, as well as the inspirational and ethical manner in which they conducted business.

In addition to reflecting upon the accomplished professional lives of these individuals, the

Colorado Business Hall of Fame honors their significant philanthropic contributions to civic

and community organizations that build our state’s vitality.

Colorado Business Hall of Fame Sponsors

UMB Bank (Underwriting Sponsor)

Al’s Formal Wear

Can of Creative

ColoradoBiz Magazine


Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

IMA Financial

Lockton Companies, LLC

2015 COLORADO BUSINESS HALL OF FAME LAUREATES> Pat Bowlen

> H. Brown Cannon, Brown W. Cannon and George R. Cannon

> Klaus Obermeyer

> Thomas A. Petrie

> Bob and Joanna Sakata

The 2015 Colorado Business Hall of Fame raised $489,000 to support the

missions of Junior Achievement and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.

EVENTS


JA BOWL-A-THONThis year’s JA Bowl-A-Thon raised a record-breaking $1,080,000. Thanks to the amazing

support of more than 5,000 participants and 150 companies, 100% of the proceeds from the

JA Bowl-A-Thon support JA programs.

JA STOCK MARKET CHALLENGEThe corporate version of the JA Stock Market Challenge, presented by Empower Retirement,

raised $215,990 and engaged more than 350 adults in competing for the highest net worth

and highest portfolio growth. Proceeds from the corporate event enabled 45 area high schools

to participate in the student version of the JA Stock Market Challenge at no cost.

GOLF CLASSICThe Bank of America Junior Achievement Golf Classic, presented by RE/MAX, LLC. was

held at the Sanctuary Golf Course in Sedalia. This premier event included a pre-tournament

dinner and silent auction at Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House sponsored by Lockton

Companies. This year’s tournament raised $389,000 which enabled JA to reach more than

9,700 students this school year.

JA Bowl-A-Thon Sponsors

AAA Colorado

AMF

Brunswick Zone

FirstBank

Human Bean

Jamba Juice

Noble Energy


Sports Authority

Suncor Energy

Waterway Carwash


2015REVENUE

4%

3% 1%

26%Special Event Net Revenue$1,007,599

Other Revenue$152,301

In-kind Contributions$128,303

Increase in Net Assetsof Endowment Fund$18,858

13%Foundation Donations$515,544

10%Individual Donations$389,417

43%Corporate Donations$1,652,051

FINANCIALS

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUES$3,864,073


2015EXPENSES

9%

10%Fundraising Expenses $382,043

General and Administrative$323,705

81%ProgramExpense$3,080,500

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,786,248

FINANCIALS


DONORS$100K+

Adolph Coors Foundation

Anschutz Foundation

DIRECTV

FirstBank

Great-West Financial/Empower Retirement

Prologis

Salah Foundation

$75K+

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Comcast

Noble Energy, Inc.

SM Energy

UMB Bank

Western Union

$50K+

Brian & Jean Addy

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.

Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc.

Liniger Family Foundation

Nelnet, Inc.


$20K+

Accenture

Allstate Foundation

American Furniture Warehouse

Ball Corporation

Bank of America/Merrill Lynch

Shawn Barker

Boettcher Foundation

Cannon Family

CenturyLink

Colorado State Bank & Trust

Daniels Fund

DaVita

Deloitte

EY


Jackson National Life Insurance Company

LibertyGives Foundation

Lockton Companies, LLC

Microsoft

Newmont Mining Corporation

PB & K Family Foundation

PwC

Solstice Foundation

Sports Authority

Staples

State Farm Insurance

Suncor Energy

TCF Bank

U.S. Bank

Wells Fargo Bank

Xcel Energy Foundation

$10K+

AAA Colorado

Air Methods Corporation

Jeff Allen

Bank of the West

BBVA Compass

Bohemian Foundation

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.

Bridgepoint Education

Cigna

Colorado REALTORS Foundation

Community First Foundation

DCP Midstream

Denver Broncos Football Club

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

DTZ

East West Partners

El Pomar Foundation

First Western Financial, Inc.

Flood & Peterson Insurance

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

Grant Thornton

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Darice Henritze

Hartford

Home Advisor

Husch Blackwell

IMA Financial Group

JE Dunn Construction


King Soopers

Steve & Allison Kinsley

Kohl’s

KPMG

Landis Martin

Lockheed Martin Space Systems

MetLife Foundation

Micky & Louann Miller

Molson Coors Brewing Company

Monfort Family Foundation

Northern Colorado Active 20/30

OtterCares Foundation

Tom Petrie

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Sage Hospitality Resources LLC


$10K+ (continued)

Lola Salazar

Soukup Bush & Assoc.

Travelers Insurance Company

Ultra Petroleum

Tim & Lisa Walsh

Bill & Kristin Waters

Waterway Carwash

$5K+

Achievement Foundation

ALPS, a DST Company

Anschutz Family Foundation

Anton Collins Mitchell LLP

AT&T Mobility

Autrey Foundation

Brinkman Constructors

Brinkman Partners

Joy Burns

Cargill Food Distribution

Chick-fil-A

Colorado Federal Savings Bank

Colorado Health Foundation

Carrie Damon

Steve & Kim Davis

Edward Madigan Foundation

Eide Bailly LLP

EKS & H

Emergenetics

Robert & Joyce Everitt

FedEx Corporation

John Jr. & Andi Freyer

Allan & Margot Frank

GE Johnson

General Electric

Hanover Insurance Group

Hein & Associates

Intuit

John & Kate Ives

Jamba Juice

Kevin Kelley

Kenneth King Foundation

Kinder Morgan Foundation

Koelbel & Co.

Level 3 Communications LLC

Sharon Linhart

Linx

Longmont Community Foundation

Dave Markham

McKinsey & Company

MDC/Richmond American Homes Foundation

Scott & Jennifer Moore

Phelps-Tointon, Inc.

Justin Prochnow

Rollie Kelley Family Foundation

Sandy & Leslie Rothe

Bob & Joanna Sakata

Schlessman Family Foundation

Schrader Oil Company

Sport Obermeyer

Strata Resources

TD Ameritrade

Teletech

TIAA CREF

Ron & Susan Tilton

Aaron Todd

United Way – Eagle River Valley

University of Denver – Daniels College of Business

UPS

Jim & Judy Vaughn

Vectra Bank

Wells Springs, Inc.

Wyoming Community Foundation

Xilinx

$1K+

9News

Joseph Acker

Alpine Banks of Colorado

Alpine Waste & Recycling

Chris Altomari

AMA Construction

Dawn Anderson

Anschutz Corporation

Greg Anton

Avaya, Inc.

Baker Concrete Construction, Inc.

David Baker

Raymond Baker

Bell Helicopters

Benson Mineral Group

Beth Boettcher

Billingslea & Associates

BKD, LLP

Black Roofing

Bow River Capital Partners

Broomfield Community Foundation

Tim Brossart

Brunswick Zone

Mark Bundy

Mike Burns

James Burton

C Lazy U Ranch

Jim Campbell

Mark Carleton

Carson J. Spencer Foundation

John Casper

CBIZ, Inc.

Centennial Bank

Centennial Capital Partners

Central Rockies Mortgage

Timothy Clark

Cleve & Danielle Wortham

CoBiz Financial

Colorado Cleanup Corp

Colorado Concern

Colorado Credit Union

Colorado Metals Company

Colorado School of Mines Foundation

Colorado State University – College Business

Community Banks of Colorado

Community Foundation Greeley & Weld County

ConocoPhillips

Rebecca Cordes

Steven Crawford

Credit Union of Colorado

Angela Davidson


DONORS$1K+ (continued)

Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP

Lori Davis

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse

Douglas Dell

Dellenbach Motor

Denver International Airport

Denver Office of Economic Development

Denver Rotary Club Foundation

Denver Security Traders Association

Destination Hotels

DeVry

DRM Real Estate Consultants

Randy Dunn

Dynamic Solutions International Corp.

Ed Balcerzak

EnerCom

Doug & Cynthia Evans

Eli & Amanda Feldman

Richard & Cathey Finlon

First National Bank

Fogo de Chao Holdings

Forest City Stapleton

Darrin Foster

Frost Creek

Gallagher Family Foundation

Gallegos Corporation

Gard’N Wise

GenRe

Travis & Jennifer Gillmore

Golfsmith International

Robert Gordon

Gregory Grotke

Guaranty Bank & Trust Company

Hainline Family Foundation LLC

Hamilton Companies

Steve Hamline

Chris Harr

Larry Hauserman

Lester Hendrickson

Henry Wurst Family Foundation

Hensel Phleps

Barry Hirschfeld

Holsinger Drywall, Inc.

Holy Cross Energy

Honnen Equipment

Kittie Hook

Hotel Del Coronado

IHeartMEDIA

Insperity

Intermountain Rural Electric Association

Japan American Society of Colorado

Jared Polis Foundation Fund

Jay’s Valet.

Thomas Jorden

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

K. P. Kaufmann Company

Kaiser Permanente

Kathy Strandberg

Michael Katz

Elizabeth King

Kiwanis Club of Rockies

Dave & Bridget Kornder

Todd & Kendall Lindenbaum

Ludvik Electric

Gary Lutz

MasTec Advanced Technologies

Maximum Painting

Matthew McConnell

Charles McDaniel

McDermott Family Foundation

McDonald’s

McMahan and Associates LLC

McWhinney Real Estate

Laura Mildenberger

Ned Minor

Brent Moerer

Mortenson

Napa Valley Marriott

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Ed & Wendy Nekritz

Nestle Purina

Northstar Commercial Partners

Oakwood Homes

Occasions Catering

Officescapes

Omni Hotels & Resorts

Matthew Overton

Partner Colorado Credit Union

Peak Resources

Perlmutter Family Foundation

PFS Insurance

Piersons Concrete Construction

Polisnelli Shughart PC

Quality Community Foundation

Rain for Rent

ReadyTalk

Red & White Enterprises, Inc.

Margaret Reisher

Mary Reisher

Remey Family Fund

Richey May & Co.

Robinson Management LLC

Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

Rodelle, Inc.

Jodi Rolland

Rotary Club of Fort Collins

Christoper Ruff

Safeco

Katrina Salem

Sanctuary Golf Course

Saunders Construction

Steve Schrader

Richard Schultz

Scoma Foundation

Security Service Federal Credit Union

Select Roofing Contractors, LLC

SilverEdge

Viatcheslav Skroznikov

Judson Snyder

Sports Shares

Victor Stabio

Steele Street Bank & Trust

Stone Pine Accounting Service, LLC

Stonebridge Companies

Brian Sweeney

Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation

Don & Sue Thomas

Paul Thompson

Tointon Family Foundation

U.S. Engineering

UBS Financial Services

Uncorked Kitchen

Vail Rotary Club


Vintage Wine

Virtuoso Sourcing Group, LLC

Caren Voeller

Wade Pursell

Jim Wallace

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

Weld County Garage

Rick & Melissa Westerman

Western Metals Recycling

Harris White

Michael White

Mark Williams

Jim Wilson

Steve & Robin Wise

Eric Wolf

Woodward Inc.

XO Communication

Brandon Young

$500+

450 Company LLC

AAA Waterproofing Inc.

ACME Distribution Centers, Inc.

Advanced Shortcrete, INC.

ADVODA

AEG

Air Comfort, Inc.

AMD

AMS of Colorado

Andy Bailey

Vickie Bajtelsmit

Bank of Colorado

Dennis Barrett

Jessica Bell

Best Buy

Molly Broeren

Jon Brooks

Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry

Cherry Creek Shopping Center

Brent Chrite

Concrete Frame Association

Cosner Financial Group LLC

D. A. Davidson & Co.

Timothy Dailey

DAW Technologies, LLC.

Anthony Denovellis

Design Mechanical, Inc.

Denise Dihle

Michael Duncan

Kevin Dundon

Earth Engineering Consultants, LLC

Kate Eischen

Carl & Nan Eklund

El Paso Glass

Empire Electric, Inc.

Encore Electric

Entravision

J.D. Fielder

First Interstate Bank

Brian Florey

Dave Flowers

Fly High Trampoline Park

Four Seasons Hotel Denver

Freedom Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Matthew Fries

Front Range Roofing Systems, LLC

Jean Galloway

Gart Properties, LLC

Glover Masonry

Great Western Bank

Tony & Tina Hageman

Jaris Hansen

Dennis Humphries

Interstates Construction Service, Inc.

Bill & Ann Iwata

Lawrence Kendall

Robin Krakowsky

Charles Kurtz

Andrew Larson

LFF Enterprises Inc.

Lind’s Plumbing & Heating

Katie MacWilliams

The Madison Group

Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

Kevin Manzo

Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers

Mazzetti Nash Lipsey Burch

Merrick & Company

Metro Express Car Wash

MGM Resorts International

Robert & Suzi Miller

Frank Milliron

Seth Mincks

MKO Financial

Ronald Montoya

Scott Moore

Matt Most

MTech Mechanical

Newfield Exploration

OE Construction Corp.

Ann Padilla

Laurinda Pang

Park Plus Inc.

Performance Contracting Inc.

William Plummer

Laurie Porter

Pulte Mortgage

Reliable Field Services LLC

Gil & Denise Rivas

Roberts Excavation

Jennifer Robertson

Root Sports

Sams Club

Steve Schwartz

Candace Selzer

Dale Shaffer

Shirazi Benefits

Southwest Concrete Pumping, Inc.

Spacecon Specialty Contractors

Nicole Staudinger

Summit Group

Benjamin Trevor

Trihydro Corporation

Stephen Tucker

Union Colony Bank

United Healthcare

Valuecheck, Inc.

Dell Van Guilder

Vision Point, Inc.

Weaver Stone Company

Western State Colorado University

Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa

Workzone Traffic Control

Marla Zuch


TOP 10 VOLUNTEER PROVIDERSWe would like to specifically recognize our top 10 volunteer providers.

Combined, volunteers from these organizations engaged in 1,913

volunteer experiences during the 2014/15 school year.

JA FREE ENTERPRISE SOCIETY MEMBERSFree Enterprise Society members demonstrate outstanding support

in helping Junior Achievement accomplish its mission of inspiring and

preparing young people to succeed in a global economy.

University of Colorado Denver Students

Johnson & Wales University Students

FirstBank

Charles Schwab

DIRECTV

University of Denver Students

CenturyLink

Home Advisor

U.S. Bank

Kaiser Permanente

Brian & Jean Addy

Jeff Allen

Shawn Barker

Darice Henritze

John & Kate Ives

Steve & Allison Kinsley

The Solstice Foundation

Lola Salazar

Salah Foundation

Tim & Lisa Walsh

Bill & Kristin Waters

Doug & Cynthia Evans

Mark & Kristi Shaffer

James & Judy Vaughn

Steve & Robin Wise

JA HERITAGE SOCIETY MEMBERSThe JA Heritage Society is a group of supporters who have chosen

to include Junior Achievement in their estate planning through such

instruments as bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts

and life insurance.


JA APPLE SOCIETYThe JA Apple Society was created to thank and recognize our amazing

classroom volunteers for their dedication to JA’s mission. This exclusive

recognition is earned through a steadfast commitment to engaging with

students multiple times a year. Volunteers receive a special gift after reaching

250, 500, 750, 1,000 and 1,500 students. During the 2014/15 school year,

71 new members were inducted into the JA Apple Society. To date, 11

enthusiastic volunteers have each shared their time and talent presenting

JA programs to 1,500 or more students.

Joe Acker

Tanya Apel

Cindy Baroway

Gail Daughterty

Thomas Durkin

Gary Fox

Megan Kuhnen

Hermann Li

Pat Reinsbach

Angela Rothe

Elizabeth Shoeman


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Denver

1445 Market Street, Suite 200

Denver, Colorado 80202

Phone: 303-534-5252

[email protected]

Northern Colorado

1600 North College Avenue, Suite 150

Fort Collins, Colorado 80524

Phone: 970-490-1035

[email protected]

www.JAColorado.org

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