Denver, CO- Colorado Business Roundtable is pleased to announce the appointment of Debbie Brown as new President of COBRT. Brown was hired after an extensive search and will assume the position of leading COBRT in January.
“Throughout all my work in Colorado, a common thread is my passion for economic public policy and opportunity. When businesses flourish and produce jobs, families thrive. That’s why I’m so honored to be selected as the next President of the Colorado Business Roundtable. I’m eager to build upon the solid foundation left by Jeff Wasden and work with the Board of Directors and our allies to amplify our pro-business mission into 2020 and beyond,” declared Brown.
The Colorado Business Roundtable is an advocate for proactive, pro-business legislation that strengthens the economy and allows businesses to grow and thrive in Colorado and the region. COBRT is led by Board of Directors and the hiring of Debbie Brown will continue to position COBRT for an outstanding 2020 and beyond.
“We are excited to have Ms. Debbie Brown as our new President” said Roberta Robinette, outgoing Board Chair, who led the search committee. “Debbie brings a wealth of policy knowledge and deep relationships that will help COBRT continue it’s voice as Colorado’s leading policy organization.
During Colorado Business Roundtable’s Q4 Board meeting, David Eddy with Boeing was selected as the new Board Chair for 2020. Eddy also participated in the search committee and is excited to welcome Ms. Brown as the President.
“Debbie is a fantastic hire that will allow COBRT to continue to advocate for business growth and pragmatic, positive pro-business policies. She has a great perspective on her role and COBRT’s positioning as a leading business organization and how we can further strengthen our partnerships, forge new relationships, and propel COBRT into the future,” remarked Eddy.
To learn more about Colorado Business Roundtable, visit our website at www.cobrt.com or contact COO Lisa Gregg at [email protected]
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Debbie Brown serves as the President of the Colorado Business Roundtable. Colorado Business Roundtable (COBRT) is an advocate for proactive, pro-business legislation that strengthens the economy and allows businesses to grow and thrive. COBRT is the state affiliate of the National Business Roundtable (BRT). Based in Washington, D.C., National Business Roundtable is an association of chief executive officers from leading U.S. companies working to promote sound public policy and a thriving U.S. economy.
Previously, Debbie was the President of Amplify Strategies, a strategic communications and public policy consulting firm. At Amplify Strategies, Debbie directed strategy development, messaging and marketing for businesses, nonprofit organizations, advocacy efforts and candidate campaigns of all sizes. She has created, launched and grown several businesses and organizations. Prior to her work in the public policy arena, Debbie was the founding partner for a boutique marketing firm, Firsthand Marketing, that provided strategic business consulting for banking, mortgage and credit union clients. Debbie has been featured as a public policy strategist on Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News, BBC News World Have Your Say, SkyNews, The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Times, Washington Post, New York Times, as well as regional and local media.
Debbie has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Colorado by the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce and as a Who’s Who in Energy winner and finalist for Outstanding Women in Business by the Denver Business Journal. Debbie serves on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce where she is Chair of the Public Affairs Committee. Debbie volunteers for A Precious Child, a charity that provides children in need with opportunities and resources. She also serves as a business mentor for women entrepreneurs in Afghanistan and Rwanda through the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women.