Shelly Swanback Named as Managing Partner for the Denver Office of Accenture Shelly Swanback will become the managing partner of the Denver office of Accenture in mid-March of this year.  She has been with Accenture for 17 years.  Shelly has led and actively participated in the development and management of several client accounts and executive relationships, spanning multiple industries, including government, communications, media and entertainment, and electronics/high tech.  In addition to Shelly’s current client responsibilities, she will spend time working with the City Council and local leadership on Accenture’s Grow America local market campaign.  Shelly is on the Board of Directors of Women’sVision Foundation and she is a member of the Global Leadership Council for the College of Business at CSU.  Congratulations Shelly!
	Teresa Taylor of Qwest Appointed to State Cabinet Position Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter announced earlier this month the creation of a new Jobs Cabinet that will be co-chaired by Qwest EVP and Chief Administrative Officer Teresa Taylor.  She will chair the Cabinet with two other prominent leaders.  The goal of the Jobs Cabinet is to ensure Colorado’s economic development strategies, educational objectives, and funding mechanisms are aligned and geared toward preparing a modern labor force for the 21st century. This is Teresa’s second appointment to a statewide post.  In 2002, then-Governor Bill Owens tapped her to serve on the Colorado Institute of Technology board of trustees, a position she held until 2006.  Teresa is an active member of Women’sVision Foundation and the WiseWoman Council.  Thanks to Teresa for helping to pave the road for the next generation!
	Christanne Wright Promoted to Vice President BYN Mellon Wealth Management A  Portfolio Manager for BYN Mellon Wealth Management, Chris was recently named Vice President in the Denver office.  She’s been with Mellon since 1991 and has over 17 years of investment experience.  Most recently, Chris was Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager.  Active in the community, she currently serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Alternatives to Family Violence.  Congratulations Chris!