Business in the Pines board members include: (Pictured above left to right) Jessica Schwartz, Branch Supervisor – 1stBank of Douglas County, Carla Kenny, Administrator - Business in the Pines Association (former-Officio), Julie Sequeira, Owner/President - Julie Sequeira Agency / American Family Insurance, Shelly Kliner, Broker Associate - Prestige Real Estate, Sharon Kollmar, Administrator - Business in the Pines Association (former-Officio), Jim Varner, Owner - Edit Bay Communications, Paul Arvidson - Castle Rock Bank, Dr. Bryan Rudiak, Owner - Canyon Ridge Chiropractic, Doug Gilbert, Attorney, Steve Stewart, Owner - Stewart Insurance Agency, and Dr. Andrew Dunbar, Castle Pines Orthodontics.

by Elean Gersack

Business in the Pines has announced its board of directors and executive board.

Business in the Pines Executive Committee members include: Paul Arvidson of Castle Rock Bank - Chairman of the Board, Don Bobeda of Prudential Preferred Real Estate - Chair-Elect, Daniel Cook of Cook Financial Services - Treasurer, Dr. Andrew Dunbar of Castle Pines Orthodontics - Secretary, and Doug Gilbert, Attorney - Member at Large.

According to Executive Committee Member, Daniel Cook, more than 100 serious and viable local businesses reside in Castle Pines North. “This [Business in the Pines] provides a way for businesses to network and get to know each other as well as have a voice in the community,” said Cook.
Association members receive many great benefits including: open communication with other CPN businesses, cooperative advertising and networking opportunities, corporate sponsorships, business workshops and community events, a free listing in the business directory and on the CPN website, and a unified and strong voice in government matters.

For more information, please visit www.businessinthepines.com or contact Sharon Kollmar at or 303-688-5656.