Welcome to our newest Board Members, Levi Wilner, Kyle Burnett, & Sandy Ortega!
Kristy Esquibel
President
Kristy Esquibel
Kristy has a passion for helping small businesses. In her current role she provides technical assistance and financial literacy education. She assists businesses and individuals in making their dreams a reality. She looks for opportunities to help businesses which in turn creates jobs in our community. By serving on the Alamosa Chamber Board she feels that she can help further extend resources available to small businesses to spur economic development. A personal goal of hers is to someday help small rural businesses thrive by providing consulting services. This opportunity would help her further see the needs of the community.
Mark Martinez
Mark Martinez
Mark's brewing interest began almost 10 years ago with an interest in home brewing. In 2017 this passion morphed into a career with the opening of Square Peg Brewerks and has since continued to consume his mind most of the time. His interests outside of the beer world vary from outdoor ventures to books and movies. He believes that, time spent not working is best spent with family and close friends. Mark states that the Chamber seeks to develop Alamosa economically by equipping local businesses with tools to thrive in the complex hub of the SLV.
Meredith McCarn
Meredith McCarn
Young Professionals of Alamosa
I am very excited for the opportunity to serve on the Alamosa County Chamber Board of Directors to further build personal & professional relationships with fellow community members (on the board and beyond) as well as use my expertise and background to add a new perspective to the already successful BOD team. I also want to support the economic development of our town in a more official capacity, and I look forward to learning from the current Board about the facets to support this common goal. The Chamber and it’s BOD is already doing amazing things for this community
Sandra Ortega
Sandy Ortega
I am passionate about the community I live in and it is important to give back my time/talent/treasure to my community. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and I have lived in Alamosa since 1970. I am currently the president of the ASU Alumni Association and am very active in my community. I am a victims advocate with the Sheriff's office, Member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and more. I love engaging with folks of all ages.
Yula Cisneros
Vice President
Yula Cisneros
Pilates with Yula Cisneros Montoya LLC
Yula is a Mexican-born dancer and educator who trained in ballet in Kiev, Ukraine, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Modern Dance and Pilates certification at Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle. She has an eclectic dance experience that includes performing for dance troupes such as the Chocolate Heads at Stanford University, performing at international venues such as Shevchenko Theater of Opera and Ballet, Jacob’s Pillow, Bates Dance Festival, and teaching dance for educational institutions such as Cornish Preparatory Dance Program, Pacific Northwest Ballet, the University of California - Santa Cruz, and the National Dance School of Mozambique. She draws from my dance background and life experiences to teach classes at her Pilates studio.
She loves to hike, bike, ski, and being outdoors rain or shine, or snow, and when not teaching she is happiest doing these activities with her husband and son, here in Colorado.
Kyle Burnett
Kyle Burnett
I believe in community and wish to help support our local businesses. With my job experience, l've seen the impact of a unified and supportive community. I love my community and I want to see it thrive!
I wish help improve the San Luis Valley's overall well-being, focusing on economic, civic, cultural, and educational growth through promotion and education.
Levi Wilner
Levi Wilner
I need to give back to the community that has supported me over the years. I like what the chamber has been doing. I’d like to come along side and support where needed.
I’ve always said that ‘Business makes the world go round’; however without the needs of a community and connected dialogue between the two the world kinda stops. Lets keep it spinning.
Kate Jack
Kate Jack
Kate Jack, San Luis Valley Behavioral Health Group. Kate is passionate about improving the SLV, and consistently endeavors to do her part to improve this community she calls home. She says the Alamosa Chamber has a mission that closely aligns with her goals to lead positive change int he community. Kate is an experienced marketing manager with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. She is skilled in communication, marketing strategy, influencer marketing, research, and writing. She is a strong community and social services professional with a bachelor's degree focused in English Language and Literature from ASU.
Elizabeth Lujan
Treasurer
Elizabeth Lujan
Elizabeth spends every day bringing the power of online marketing to small businesses.
She believe the business community in Alamosa is the central to the growth of our community.
Elizabeth believes that since we are in an economically depressed area, improving the environment for our local businesses is the best way to improve the quality of life.
She believes that by working together through the Chamber, we have the opportunity to make Alamosa a place where local business thrives.
Jim Kynor
Jim Kynor
I have a strong appreciation for the role a local Chamber plays not only in attracting business, but also in representing the needs of the local business community. In my role as a college vice president, I interact very frequently with local business owners and leaders, to ensure that the college is meeting their workforce training, educational and development needs. However, I also have a very strong background in business operations, across a variety of industry sectors and in the international arena. Thus, I believe that I can contribute greatly to the growth of our local business base , given my experience in the manufacturing, service and consulting sectors.
Marisa Atencio
Marisa Atencio
Marisa has lived in the San Luis Valley for most of her life and has been working at Valley-Wide Health Systems for almost 15 years. She plans to live in the valley for the rest of her life and felt the Alamosa Chamber Board would provide her with the opportunity to help inspire others and work together with a team to make everyone feel as if they are working toward some greater good. She has ben in a leadership role with her organization for the last 12 years, and has the ability to focus on the big picture, whie helping to direct the small picture. She has a 21-year old daughter and enjoys traveling with family, cooking, and watching/attending sporting events. She also enjoys traveling to new place and trying new things.
