Pinnacle Consulting marks 20 years
Pinnacle Consulting Group Inc. (PCGI) is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Founded in 2004 by Chad Walker and Peggy Dowswell, the Loveland company has become known for its expertise in district management, finance, facilities operations, and capital infrastructure project management.
As PCGI enters its next chapter, Walker and Dowswell are transitioning leadership to longtime employees Jason Woolard, Brendan Campbell and Amanda Castle, according to a news release.
“It has been an incredible journey growing PCGI into what it is today,” Walker said in the release. “We are excited for Jason, Brendan and Amanda to bring fresh energy and perspective as they lead the company forward.”
Jason Woolard, chief executive officer, will focus on expanding PCGI’s services into Utah and strengthening its presence across Colorado. Brendan Campbell, chief financial officer, will oversee financial management and the integration of new technologies, and Amanda Castle, chief operations officer will focus on operational excellence.
“We are honored to continue the vision Chad and Peggy established,” Woolard said in the release. “Our goal is to build lasting relationships with our clients while expanding into new markets. This transition marks an exciting step forward for PCGI.”
Fort Collins HVAC firm to offer free furnace
Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning (FCHA) is holding its Annual Free Furnace Giveaway, with nominations being taken through Nov. 29.
“Winters in Northern Colorado can be harsh, and no one should have to endure them without a dependable heating system,” Glenn Frank, president of Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning, said in a news release. “Our Annual Free Furnace Giveaway isn’t just a tradition — it’s a heartfelt way to give back to the community that has supported our family for generations. By providing warmth and comfort to a family in need, we hope to spread joy and make the holiday season a little brighter.”
Community members can nominate a family or individual who could benefit from a new furnace at fortcollinsheating.com/about/furnace-giveaway.
After reviewing the nominations, FCHA will select a winner to receive a brand-new furnace with professional installation — completely free of charge. The new system will be installed in time to ensure the family has a warm and comfortable home by Christmas.
Julian’s featurs holiday village window display
Julian’s in Fort Collins is inviting the community to enjoy its Holiday Christmas Town Window Display.
Presented in partnership with Dr. Ed Siegel, the display is on loan from the collection of local artist Louise Cutler.
The holiday display is inspired by Cutler’s childhood memories of Chicago’s iconic department store window displays, according to a news release. Determined to bring that same sense of wonder to her own children, she began creating her own miniature holiday town. She hand-painted many of the town’s figures to represent a multicultural world, ensuring her Christmas Town reflects the community she wishes to see, the release stated.
The founder of Julian’s, Julian Siegel, was born in Poland in 1898 and emigrated to the United States as a teenager, later moving to Fort Collins in the 1920s.
His first shop, at 114 S. College Ave., introduced Fort Collins to modern amenities, including the town’s first fluorescent lights, the release said.
He eventually expanded to 137 S. College Ave., where the shop still stands today.
As a community leader, Siegel founded and led local initiatives, from creating a new Boy Scout troop with teacher Jean Irish to chairing what is now United Way.
A champion for inclusivity, he also persuaded Fort Collins restaurant owners to remove “White Trade Only” signs during WWII, making a significant stand for equality in the town.
In Brief
• Dream Finders Homes will begin sales in December at Farmstead in Berthoud. Available in the first phase will be 123 single-family homesites located on 50- and 60-foot lots, along with townhomes. Single-family home designs range from 1,700 to 3,572 square feet, and two townhome designs range from 1,375 to 1,448 square feet. dreamfindershomes.com.
• Governor’s Summer Job Hunt – an annual initiative to drive youth employment – has named Colorado Youth Outdoors as the winner of its 2024 Young Employer Award. “We love our younger staff members,” Bob Hewson, the CYO chief executive officer, said. “CYO is often their first job; it’s an honor to help prepare them for future jobs, interviews and careers.” In addition to employing youths directly, CYO has also partnered with the Larimer County Economic and Workforce CareerRise program to host its annual Spring Employment Event — a job fair for teens.
• Imagine Zero of Weld County has been chosen by Mike Shaw Subaru Greeley as part of Subaru’s Share the Love Event, an annual charitable campaign by Subaru of America. The dealership will donate a set amount for every new Subaru sold or leased during the event. Mike Shaw Subaru Greeley chose to partner with Imagine Zero of Weld County because of their shared commitment of bringing community together to prevent suicide through education, awareness and advocacy. To find out more about Imagine Zero of Weld County, visit imaginezerosuicideweld.org
• Blue Frog Roofing Ltd. of Berthoud won a federal contract award for $1,338,454 from the U.S. Army, Omaha, Nebraska, for district warehouse roof replacement.
• Three inventors, including Bruce A. Liikanen of Berthoud, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12141443 B2, initially filed May 10, 2022) for “Dynamic temperature compensation in a memory component.”
• Woodward Inc. of Fort Collins has been assigned a patent (No. US 12140669 B2, initially filed March 25, 2022) developed by seven inventors, including Gregory Warren Pulley of Loveland, for “Ratio metric position sensor and control system.”
People
• Big Deal Company announced the promotion of Carrie Kaufman to chief communications officer. She has been with the company for 10 years.
• Aim Transportation Solutions’s founder, chairman and CEO, Tom Fleming, has been named to the 2024 Top Most Loved CEOs List. mostlovedworkplace.com/most-loved-workplaces-for-ceo.
• Coan, Payton & Payne LLC has hired Brad Yatabe for its attorney team. He will work primarily out of the Fort Collins office and represent clients across Northern Colorado. His legal practice focuses on real estate development, general real estate matters, and associated business transactions. He has experience in navigating local government land use and zoning processes and with local elected and appointed bodies regarding entitlements, variances, permitting, appeals and historic preservation matters.
Calendar
• Human Bean Northern Colorado Toy Drive: through Dec. 1 customers can bring new and unwrapped gifts for young children and teens to any of the 10 drive-thru locations. Customers who bring in a donation with a value of $10 or greater will receive a voucher for a free 20-ounce drink to be used in January 2025. Toys will be donated to Serve 6.8 of Loveland, Santa Cops of Weld County and Life Stories, based in Greeley. humanbeannortherncolorado.com.
• Innovation After Hours – Showcase and Graduation of the Life Science Incubation Program: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia, Fort Collins.. Free, register at innosphereventures.org/events.
• Guest Barista Day: Thursday Dec. 5, Human Bean Northern Colorado, 405 E. Main St., Windsor. Human Bean will donate 10% of sales made at the Windsor location to Finally Home, a nonprofit that serves to equip foster, adoptive and kinship families. Representatives from Finally Home will be on site at 9-11 a.m. to talk to customers about their mission. Cash donations also will be accepted for the nonprofit. humanbeannortherncolorado.com.
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