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	Kim Allen - Chief Financial Officer kallen@thegroupinc.com Kim Allen joined The Group, Inc., in 1984. She was a high school student at that time and worked as a receptionist and on the weekends. She later worked as an Assistant, Escrow Officer, and Business Manager. Kim now serves as Financial Officer and is responsible for all financial matters of The Group, Inc. Kim attended Colorado State University College of Business. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching hockey, and traveling. She and her husband, Bryon, have two children, Erika and Andrew.


	Ceri Anderson - Broker/Manager Centerra Office in Loveland canderson@thegroupinc.com Ceri graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Speech Communication and received a Masters Degree in Management from Regis University. In 2001 she joined The Group, Inc. as a sales associate and was recognized as the "Rookie of the Year" in 2002 by the Loveland/Berthoud Association of Realtors. In 2004, Ceri joined the management team at The Group, Inc. Ceri is married (Jim) and has two children (Annika and Abby). In her spare time, she coaches fast pitch softball, travels, golfs and attends her children's sports activities. Ceri is also a member of Rotary, and served as the President of the Mountain View Rotary for two years (2007, 2008).


	Sharianne Daily - President/CEO Employing Broker sdaily@thegroupinc.com Sharianne joined The Group, Inc. in 1982 as a Personal Assistant. During her tenure she has held the positions of Assistant, Office Manager, Branch Manager, and Vice-President. She was named President of the company in 1993. Sharianne has a background in banking, title insurance, and has completed extensive course work in real estate law. She holds the designation of Certified Residential Broker (CRB). Ms. Daily's community involvment includes serving on the Board of Directors for IRES. She also supports Respite Care of Larimer County, The Children's Clinic, American Cancer Society, Project Self-Sufficiency, and serves on the Board for the Fort Collins Housing Authority. She was named Realtor of the Year by the Fort Collins Board of Realtors in 1995. Sharianne is married to John. They have a son, Ben, who is an active sports enthusiast.


	Susie Ewing - Broker/Manager Mulberry Office sewing@thegroupinc.com Susie Ewing joined The Group, Inc. in 1976, the year the company was founded. She has served as a Receptionist, Assistant, Escrow Officer, Business Manager, and Managing Broker. She holds an Associate of Arts degree from Fort Lewis College. Susie is a member of the Fort Collins Rotary Club and served as the Chairperson for the Rotary Youth Exchange for 5 years. She was a member of the Leadership Fort Collins Class of 1991 and served on the steering committee in 1992. She has also worked with United Way. Susie is married to Bob, a Sales Partner with The Group, Inc. They have three sons, Chris, Greg, and Nick. They enjoy traveling together as a family. Susie enjoys reading, the outdoors, and walking and movies.


	Helen Gray - Marketing Director hgray@thegroupinc.com Helen joined The Group, Inc. in 1980 and has held several positions during that time. She has served as the Marketing Director for the past 15 years. She holds a B.S. degree from the University of Wyoming. She has participated in Leadership Fort Collins and served on the Steering Committee for two terms and is a Past President of the Junior League of Fort Collins. She is a Past President of National Charity League and serves on the steering committee for WomenGive, a United Way program. She also serves on several committees at First United Methodist Church. Helen is married to Rob and they have two daughters, Libby and Molly. She enjoys traveling, movies, reading and cooking.


	Nick Hansen - Broker/Manager Loveland Office nhansen@thegroupinc.com Nick joined The Group Inc. in 1999 as a Sales Partner with his wife Debbie Hansen.In 2007, Nick joined the management team at The Group, Inc. He graduated with a BS from Iowa State University and has a Masters Degree from the University of Arizona.Nick also coached the men’s and women’s swimming teams at the University of Arizona and the University of Wisconsin –Madison.During his coaching tenure, he was a member of the United States National Team Staff. Nick is married to Debbie Hansen, a Sales Partner with The Group Inc. and they have a son Alec and a daughter Brooke.Nick enjoys working with the Loveland Swim Club and Loveland Baseball.He also enjoys fishing, adventures and anything outdoors.


	Larry Kendall - Chairman Emeritus lkendall@thegroupinc.com Larry Kendall holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University and has engaged in the real estate business for 28 years. He is the retired Chairman and one of the founding partners of The Group, Inc. Larry's community activities and recognition include: Director of First Bank Holding Company Past-President of the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce Past-Realtor-of-the-Year of the Fort Collins Board of Realtors Business Person of the Year by Business World Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year by Fort Collins, Incorporated President of the Fort Collins Area United Way Member of the Larimer County Open Lands Board "Portrait of Boldness" Recipient by Character Council of Greater Fort Collins In 1997, Larry received the prestigious "Collins Award" for his leadership and service to the Fort Collins community. Larry is married and has two children. His wife, Pat, is a professor of nutrition at Colorado State University. His mission is to help people bring out the best in themselves and their organizations.


	Chuck McNeal - Chairman cmcneal@thegroupinc.com Chuck serves as Chairman of the Board of The Group, Inc. family of companies, which includes The Group Inc. Real Estate, The Group Guaranteed Mortgage and The Group Guaranteed Title. Chuck moved to Fort Collins in 1978 and has founded and operated a wide variety of enterprises in northern Colorado. He joined The Group, Inc. in 1994 as a Broker Associate/Partner and has served multiple terms on its Board of Directors. He was named Ft. Collins Board of Realtors Rookie of the Year in 1994 and holds CRS and GRI designations. Chuck and his wife Terry are Colorado natives and have two grown children who also live in Ft. Collins. Their community involvement has included Boy and Girl Scouts, Youth Sports, Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation, United Way's Alexis de Tocqueville Society, Colorado State University, Poudre School District, Respite Care, Partners Mentoring Youth, The Children's Clinic and others.


	Brenda Nickel - Business Manager bnickel@thegroupinc.com Brenda joined The Group, Inc. in 1996. She has held the positions of Assistant, Personel Manager, and Business Manager. Brenda attended college for two years and holds a Colorado Real Estate Brokers License. Brenda is married to Tracy. They have two daughters, Morgan, and Mackenzie. They enjoy family campouts and are avid Avalanche fans.


	Susan Orth - Broker/Manager Horsetooth Office sorth@thegroupinc.com Susan joined The Group, Inc. in 1986, and has held several positions including Assistant, Escrow officer, and Managing Broker. She holds a degree in Business Administration from Northeastern Junior College. She has 21 years of experience in the real estate field and has earned the designation of Certified Residential Broker (CRB). Within the community, Susan has served as Chairman of the Fort Collins Board of Realtors Affirmative Marketing Committee. She is a Poudre School District Parent Volulnteer and also volunteer for the American Cancer Societey. Susan is married to Jim, Principal at Eaton Middle School. They have two children, Austin and Tanner. The boys are involved in sports and Susan enjoys being at their event to cheer them on. She also enjoys traveling with her family, reading, and cooking.


	Don Tennessen - Broker/Manager Greeley Office dtennessen@thegroupinc.com Don joined The Group in 1999 as a broker associate in the company's Greeley office. After seven years of working with buyers and sellers, he took on the role of Managing Broker for The Group's Greeley office in 2006. Don also serves Learning Director, responsible for organizing the training and education programs at The Group. After earning a bachelor of science degree (Business Management) from the University of Northern Colorado School of Business, Don worked in radio and public relations capacities. Prior to coming to The Group, he spent 12 years in the senior housing industry, specializing in customer service training, niche marketing, and developing new senior housing properties around the country. Don and his wife, Mary, have four children and six grandchildren. They serve on the board of directors for The Pregnancy Resource Center in Greeley, and they attend Resurrection Fellowship Church. The Tennessen's love to travel and they enjoy anything that involves spending time with kids and grandkids.