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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.

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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.

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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.

What are Sector Partnerships?

Industry-led community-supported partnerships that strengthen regional economies and connect people to jobs.

NoCo FSP Leadership Board

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Nicholas Krause - Leadership Chair

Wings Credit Union (formerly Ent)

Business Development Specialist

nkrause@ent.com

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Ian Nelson - 

Leadership Chair

R.L. Farmer Wealth Strategies

Wealth Manager

ian@rlfarmerws.com

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Becky Ezzell - 

Treasurer

Keep Smart Books

Chief Visionary Officer

becky@keepsmartbooks.com

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Brian Classen - 

Chair Elect

FNBO

Sr. Advisor, Public Entities Relationship Manager

bclassen@fnbo.com

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Ben Van Hoose - 

Financial Education Chair

Alpine Bank

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Nyle Kenning - 

Workforce Committee Chair

Points West Community Bank

AVP, Branch Manager

nkenning@pwcbank.com

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Brandon Knudtson

Colorado Bankers Association

Chief Financial Officer

brandon@coloradobankers.org

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Rael J

J.P. Morgan Chase

Commercial Banker

Rael.j@chase.com

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Scott Hapner

NoCo Foundation

Philanthropic Advisor

scott@nocofoundation.org

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Adam Crowe

Larimer County

Economic Development Manager

croweam@co.larimer.co.us

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Andrew Chadwick

Weld County Workforce Center

Business Services Manager

ahchadwick@weld.gov

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Tyler Menzales

City of Fort Collins

Sr. Manager, Econ Sustainability

tmenzales@fcgov.com

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Shawn Utecht

Colorado State University

Manager of Employer Relations

Shawn.Utecht@colostate.edu

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Yvonne Myers

Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce

Chief Operating Officer

ymyers@fcchamber.org

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Bethany Cloud - Convener

Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce

Event Manager | Sector Partnerships

bcloud@fcchamber.org

Thank you, Members!

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