Chamber Staff
The Chamber Staff is a small team dedicated to serving our community. Our office space is located just below the Bank of Colorado but you will often find us out in the community reaching out to local businesses and learning how we can best serve you.
President
Colleen DePasquale has more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, working with Marriott and Interstate hotels from Manhattan to Denver, as well as 2 years in Moscow, Russia opening Marriott brand hotels.
She spent the past decade as the President and CEO of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce and its Foundation. The Chamber’s focus on connecting, empowering and unifying the community provided opportunities for members to grow their businesses and advance their careers through educational and event programming. Colleen holds the values of collaboration and advocacy as core to a Chamber’s success.
During her time in Southwest Florida, Colleen was also involved with several boards that enhanced her ability to connect people in the community. She has earned her I.O.M. designation as a graduate of the U. S. Chamber’s Institute of Organizational Management and also graduated from the U.S. Chamber Foundation Business Leads Fellowship Program. The national fellowship program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.
When she’s not working hard to build the Chamber and Foundation, you’ll find Colleen spending time with her daughter, enjoying craft beer, and strolling through the beautiful natural landscape of Estes and the national park.
Operations Manager
Kiley Jo Schroeder is a dynamic professional with a strong background in business development, strategic partnerships, and sales. Most recently serving as the Strategic Partnerships Manager for the YMCA of the Rockies, she successfully led outside sales initiatives, fostered community relationships, and managed key business development goals. Her experience spans diverse industries, including media, medical sales, and nonprofit organizations, showcasing her ability to drive growth and build meaningful connections.
Kiley is excited for the opportunity to serve the Estes Valley community, where her family has been deeply rooted for over 30 years. She looks forward to using her skills and passion for relationship-building to support local businesses and strengthen the Chamber’s impact. With a proven track record of fostering partnerships, driving engagement, and supporting organizational growth, she is eager to contribute to the continued success and vitality of the Estes Chamber of Commerce.
Member & Event Coordinator
MJ moved to Estes 4 years ago after a fulfilling career as a counselor, communications professor and Pilates Instructor. She joined the Chamber to help other small business owners thrive and build strong community support. She is a small business owner, who owns the local Pilates studio and has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years.