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Chris Herndon – Guy Most Likely
District 11 City Councilman Herndon’s a bit of a pro-learner: He has a bachelor’s degree from West Point, a master’s in management from Webster University, a fellowship at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and earned a master’s in public administration from the University of Colorado Denver – plus, a certificate in Lean Six Sigma. He knows … a lot. He’s also on the fast-track: He was elected by his peers in July to serve as City Council president for the year ahead – a reboot for a city councilman of three years (or maybe you’d just call it a system update). This guy is all sorts of #Winning.
As much a veritable “who’s who” of the Colorado social scene as it is a blowout for innovation in the state, Colorado Innovation Network’s 2014 Summit (COIN) boasts an unparalleled guest list of 275 economy-drivers from around the world and across the country. This year’s speaking itinerary, spanning the two-day period of Aug. 26-27 at the MicNichols Civic Center Building, touts – among other left-brainers – opening remarks from Schwab Executive Vice President Andy Gill, an address from Gov. Hickenlooper, a keynote led by General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt and a lecture from Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei.
In an effort to truly use the event as a networking opportunity, we’ve compiled 10 COIN attendees you’ll want to brush up your mingling skills with while there – or maybe hit up for a cup of coffee or an Incredible Pedal next time they’re in town.
The First Five: