About REAP

OUR TEAM

OFFICERS

Chair- Kirk Holwell
Co-Chair – Mark Harding
Co-founder Jack Keever
Co-founder Wil Chase (1035 – 2025)
Secretary – TBD
Treasurer – Ivy Craig
Officer At Large – Becky Zierer
Officer At Large – Gary May
Officer At Large – Nathan Sumner
Officer At Large – Robbin Schincke

Private Sector Directors Affiliation

Angie Bedolla – CORE Electric
Wil Chase – REAP Co-Founder
Doug Claussen – I-70 Publishing
Naomi Colwell – Aurora Chamber
Ivy Craig – F&M Bank in Colorado
Sarah Dewindt – SouthState Bank
Michelle Gayeski – Bennett Crossing
Mark Harding – Pure Cycle Corporation
Kirk Holwell – High Plains Bank
Frank Linnebur – CoLand Realty
Gary May – May Farms
Becky Zierer – I-70 CoCC and LaZy B Alpacas

Public Sector Directors Affiliation

Lynn Baca – Adams County Commissoner
Jeff Baker – Arapahoe County Commissioner
Loretta Daniel/Alternate – Arapahoe County
Dave Gruber – City of Aurora
Kelly Bongard- Strasburg School Dist. Superintendent
Michael Jobman – Deer Trail School Dist. Superintendent
Jeff Kloska – Colorado Air & Space Port
Robin Purdy – Bennett School Dist. Superintendent
Robert Rhodes – Deer Trail Trustee
Donna Sus – Bennett Trustee
Tom Turrell – Byers School Dist. Superintendent

Executive Director

Louis X. “Kip” Cheroutes
303-204-0479

REAP Administrator

Tammy Hoeffner
303-990-0454

REAP Intern

Mayte Rojas-Hernandez

Executive Director Greeting

Louis X. “Kip” Cheroutes

Greetings.

“Founded in 2002 with a five year vision and at all levels of government and business. REAP networks, connects, organizes, lobbies, schemes and dreams. It provides member-to-member access, hosts forums and archives cutting edge speakers.
In eight priority areas REAP’s mission is to stimulate private investment to increase opportunities for employment, expand the tax base, broaden the economy and generally improve the quality of life for
citizens along the East I-70 Corridor.

• Organizing Career/Technical Education events in Bennett, Strasburg, Byers, Deer Trail.
• Implementing a new zoning plan in Byers to stimulate balanced growth.
• Advocating rural roadways and bridges at state and federal levels.
• Marketing Colorado Air and Space Port to potential tenants.
• Informing small businesses about new state Enterprise Zone tax breaks.
• Hosting expert speakers on cutting edge topics.
• And much more.

Why so much activity?

The suburban to rural landscape is changing along the East I-70 Corridor. Want evidence?

GO TO REAP’s “NEWS AND INTEL”   Something will catch your eye.

 REAP, a 501c6, is an economic development engine in both Arapahoe and Adams County.

Public and private members also recognize its value. What value to members?

• Industry and government research specific to your interest.
• Networking opportunities at membership and other meetings.
• One-on-one member service in lobbying, advocacy, business development.
• Speaker platform to introduce and inform county, local, private stakeholders.
• News and intel on the changing nature of the region. Quick, refer to REAP’s website!  www.i-70reap.com

REAP’s mission is printed front and center. But simply, it seeks to make the I-70 East Corridor a desirable place to live, work and play.

Questions or comments? Give a shout.

Thanks. 

Louis X. “Kip” Cheroutes 303.204.0479 lxc.strategies@gmail.com