Frannie Matthews has had her head in the tech sector since Apple was just a snack and the hottest computer was named Commodore.
Her 35 years in the game has taught the current president and CEO of the Colorado Technology Association that change can be as good as it is inevitable.
Her job talent, she figures, is spotting trends and connections that can single out opportunities and anticipate risk.
Matthews spent 18 years with IBM, leading the five-state Rocky Mountain Business Unit, and now works in public policy, economic development and talent growth. She s prioritized diversity and inclusion in the organization s strategic initiatives.
After serving two four-year terms as a Teller County commissioner, Marc Dettenrieder bid farewell earlier this month and started a new job the next day, Jan. 13.