

About Us
The Financial Sector Partnership brings together employers, educators, workforce professionals, and community organizations with a shared mission: strengthening the financial services workforce in our region.
By collaborating across industries, we identify workforce needs, develop practical solutions, and create pathways that connect individuals to meaningful careers in accounting, banking, finance, insurance, payroll, bookkeeping, wealth management, and financial technology.
Our partnership serves as a bridge between industry and education, ensuring that training programs reflect real-world employer needs while helping businesses attract, develop, and retain skilled professionals. Through collaboration, resource sharing, professional development, internships, apprenticeships, and workforce initiatives, we are building a stronger talent pipeline for today and the future.
Together, we believe that investing in people strengthens businesses, supports economic growth, and creates thriving communities. Whether you're an employer looking to engage with the next generation of talent, an educator seeking industry partnerships, or a professional interested in advancing your career, we invite you to join us as we shape the future of Colorado's financial services industry.
NoCo FSP Leadership Board

Nicholas Krause - Leadership Chair
Wings Credit Union (formerly Ent)
Business Development Specialist

Ian Nelson -
Leadership Chair
R.L. Farmer Wealth Strategies
Wealth Manager

Becky Ezzell -
Treasurer
Keep Smart Books
Chief Visionary Officer

Brian Classen -
Chair Elect
FNBO
Sr. Advisor, Public Entities Relationship Manager

Ben Van Hoose -
Financial Education Chair
Alpine Bank
Market President

Nyle Kenning -
Workforce Committee Chair
Points West Community Bank
AVP, Branch Manager

Brandon Knudtson
Colorado Bankers Association
Chief Financial Officer

Rael J
J.P. Morgan Chase
Commercial Banker

Scott Hapner
NoCo Foundation
Philanthropic Advisor

Adam Crowe
Larimer County
Economic Development Manager

Andrew Chadwick
Weld County Workforce Center
Business Services Manager

Tyler Menzales
City of Fort Collins
Sr. Manager, Econ Sustainability

Shawn Utecht
Colorado State University
Manager of Employer Relations

Yvonne Myers
Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
Chief Operating Officer

Bethany Cloud - Convener
Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
Event Manager | Sector Partnerships