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| Chris Tetzeli, Manager with Red Light Management |

Chris Tetzeli was born in Milan, Italy. Chris grew up in Princeton, New Jersey. Chris then attended the University of Virginia. There in Charlottesville, Virginia Chris began an association with The Dave Matthews Band. Subsequently Chris worked for the band as part of Red Light Management. In 1999 Chris founded ATO Records with Dave Matthews and two other partners. Chris ran the label for seven years. Upon moving to Denver in January 2008 Chris left ATO but he continues to manage bands as part of Red Light. Chris is married to Emily Philpott of Denver and they have two girls.
Chris was drawn to Wish of a Lifetime because of "the pure and simple mission makes perfect sense. To enhance the lives of elderly people who have not had access to a privileged life is noble. It is an honor to be a part of Wish of a Lifetime. There is no reason that the later years of life have to be desolate or lonely. I love what the organization is set up to accomplish."
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| Chuck Morris, President & CEO of the Rocky Mountain Region at AEG Live |

For almost 40 years, promoter Chuck Morris has been a driving force in the Colorado music community.
After moving to Boulder from New York City in the late 1960's to pursue a doctorate in Political Science at the University of Colorado, Chuck built the legendary Tulagi nightclub in Boulder (1970- 1973), which included first tours by such notable acts as Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, ZZ Top and many others. Tulagi was Billboard Magazine's Club of the Year in 1975 and 1976.
Following Tulagi, he owned and managed the equally famous Ebbetts Field nightclub in Denver (1974-1978) which also brought in early tours from such varied acts as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Steve Martin, Carole King, Richard Pryor and many others.
Morris then joined giant promoter Barry Fey as Senior Vice President of Feyline, responsible for running the booking and promoting department and was involved in such varied artists as Rolling Stones, the Who, Parliament Funkadelics and Willie Nelson.
Morris left the promoting world to run a successful music management company (1986-present) which has represented such artists as Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Lyle Lovett, Suzy Bogguss, Highway 101, Leftover Salmon, Leo Kottke and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Chuck Morris Entertainment currently manages Leo Kottke.
In January 1998, Morris launched Bill Graham Presents/Chuck Morris Presents, a partnership with the San Francisco-based promotion house founded by concert pioneer Bill Graham. This company was purchased by SFX and ultimately, all of SFX was purchased by Clear Channel Entertainment and then became Live Nation.
In a period of five years, Chuck and his staff have had an amazing chain of successes. Starting from an office of just two, the company went from 42 shows in its first year, 110 in its second year, 140 in its third year and currently does about 200 shows a year. Most notably, Chuck found the site and helped develop the Fillmore Auditorium in Denver which is considered by many to be the finest mid-size concert hall in the country. Notable acts that have performed there include Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Sting, David Bowie, REM, Kanye West, Ludacris, Lil Jon and Alicia Keys.
In the summer of 2002, Morris, in a partnership with Kroenke Sports Enterprises, opened "The Universal Lending CityLights Pavilion" in downtown Denver, a 5,000 seat amphitheater that is modeled after Harborlights in Boston. Highlighted shows included Barry Manilow, John Mayer, Dave Chappelle and Marc Anthony, just to name a few. With Chuck's vision and in partnership with Kroenke Sports Enterprises, Universal Lending Pavilion has been host to numerous charity concerts and events, including Mullen High School fundraiser, Wines for Life, Outward Bound, Concerts for Kids and many others.
In June, 2007 Chuck joined AEG Live as President-CEO of the Rocky Mountain Region. AEG Live is one the leading providers of live entertainment and sports in the world. AEG Worldwide owns the LA Kings, LA Galaxy, LA Riptide and half of the LA Lakers. AEG Worldwide also owns the Staples Center, the Home Depot Center, Nokia Theaters in Los Angeles, Dallas, New York and the new O2 in London. AEG Live Rocky Mountains books the Bluebird Theater, Ogden Theatre, Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado as well as producing shows in Utah, Wyoming and Idaho.
During the summer of 2008, Chuck and AEG Live very proudly produced and promoted the first ever Mile High Music Festival. This citywide music festival held at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, featured musical acts the likes of Tom Petty and Heartbreakers, John Mayer, and the Dave Matthews Band.
Chuck also is on the Democratic National Convention Special Events Committee, a board member of the American Transplant Foundation and the Donna Wheeler Foundation.
Chuck and his lovely wife Becky Morris are very active in an annual charity event that raises money for Park Hill Elementary. Chuck has five children ranging from ages 28 to 10 years old.
I have never met a person like Jeremy who is not only so successful at everything he does but is also committed to great causes at such an early age. The kid is a "star" in every sense of the word.
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| Gregory W. Dickson, Shareholder - Heider, Tanner, & Dirks, Inc. |

Greg Dickson is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Colorado and a shareholder in the firm of Heider, Tanner & Dirks, Inc. He has worked in public accounting and financial management for over two decades, after having served in the U.S. Air Force for four years.
Mr. Dickson received his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Pacific Lutheran University (Cum Laude). While at Pacific Lutheran University, he was awarded an undergraduate fellowship, with responsibility to staff, teach, and supervise the university's accounting lab courses. Mr. Dickson has continued his education with an average of 45 hours of continuing education each year, in topics ranging from non-profit organizations to computer applications.
Mr. Dickson's public accounting career began in Seattle with a large firm, which gave him a broad base of experience serving non-profit, insurance, manufacturing and wholesale clients, professional practices, and in estate planning and taxation matters. Mr. Dickson then accepted a position with a local firm in the Seattle area, and within one year he was offered ownership in the firm. After a twelve year absence from his home state of Colorado, Mr. Dickson sold his practice in Washington and returned to Denver in 1997, joining the firm Heider, Tanner & Dirks, Inc.
Mr. Dickson's practice as a Certified Public Accountant is focused on serving non-profit organizations, and he currently serves as auditor and consultant for more than 60 non-profit organizations throughout the Denver Metro area.
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| Greta Walker, Director of Public Relations at Denver Rescue Mission |

Greta Walker has been the Director of Public Relations for the Denver Rescue Mission for the past seven years. Since 1892, the Denver Rescue Mission has been serving homeless and low-income men, women, and families through emergency services, rehabilitation, transitional and permanent housing, and community outreach. Ms. Walker is responsible for representing, managing, and directing multiple public relations and marketing campaigns while overseeing 52 special events. She also promotes the core values of the Mission through internal and external media affairs, marketing, internal publications, media training and fundraising initiatives.
Ms. Walker joined the Denver Rescue Mission ten years ago after attending Baylor University on a tennis scholarship, becoming a professional tennis player and lastly a coach. She sits on the Community Awareness Committee for Denver's Road Home, is an Impact Denver Leadership Alumni through the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, participates on the Safety Committee for the Downtown Denver Partnership, and acts as lead communications director for Mayor Hickenlooper's annual PJ Party benefitting Denver's Road Home.
Eight years ago, Ms. Walker met Jeremy Bloom and his mother Char at a Denver Rescue Mission event where Jeremy donated his time to help raise funds for the Mission's programs. Since that time, they have been close friends and supporters of each other's endeavors. Through her fly-fishing clinics and guided tours, Char Bloom has raised thousands of dollars for the Denver Rescue Mission's Champa House, a long-term residential and rehabilitation facility for single mothers and their children. Ms. Walker chose to participate as a board member of Jeremy's foundation because of his vision and dedication to serving the poor and low-income populations.
Greta Walker lives with her husband Clark and son Connor in Wheat Ridge. She enjoys skiing, obeying her terrier Colfax, and watching Connor in his fencing tournaments.
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| Jeanette Hensley, Director of Aging and Adult Services, Colorado Dept. of Human Services |

Jeanette is a two-time National Award Winner from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for her work in the area of enhancing the lives of individuals in Colorado. Jeanette has over thirteen years experience working with the Colorado Medicaid program. During that time she was responsible for the design and implementation of programs for low-income adults and children in the areas of long-term care, acute care services, managed care, mental health, developmental disabilities and children with special needs. Currently she is the Director of the Aging and Adult Services Division with the Colorado Department of Human Services. Aging and Adult Services assists older persons, persons with disabilities and persons with special needs to live safely and independently. Jeanette was selected as a Colorado delegate for the 2005 White House Conference on Aging.
Jeanette graduated from Colorado State University and has worked as an advocate for low-income Colorado citizens and for the State of Colorado for 25 years.
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| Kevin Medina, CEO of Mile High Sports Magazine and Radio |

Kevin Medina is a Colorado native. He grew up in Arvada and attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where he earned his business degree in marketing in 1988. After a short stint at a local advertising agency, Kevin joined 850 KOA Radio where he specialized in sports marketing and sales. Following a successful tenure at 850 KOA, he returned to the advertising agency business in 1995 when he launched Medina Communications. Medina Communications quickly became one of Denver's largest advertising firms. The resources provided by the successful venture permitted Kevin to get involved in several community organizations.
Kevin served on the board of directors for The Metro-North Chamber of Commerce. During his three-year service, he prepared and implemented the Chamber's strategic marketing plan which resulted in unprecedented growth in membership and revenue. For his service, Kevin was named business person of the year in 2003.
In 2003, Kevin was invited to join the board of a fledgling organization called Court Appointed Special Advocates of Adams County (CASA). The organization provides neglected and abused children an advocate in the courtroom and in real-life situations. Upon his arrival on the board, Kevin and his colleagues developed a massive fundraising event that generated over $100,000. This funding literally saved the organization from folding, which would have left thousands of children to fend for themselves.
During this time period, Kevin left Medina Communications to launch Mile High Sports Magazine. His entrepreneurial spirit, along with a strong ownership group, has made the company a household name in the Denver sports community. Elevating the company to even further heights, Kevin spearheaded Mile High Sports Radio which hit the airwaves in 2007. Within a year's time, the station has become the flagship for the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Denver University Pioneers, Air Force Falcons, Colorado Crush, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Mammoth and Mountain West Conference. The station also carries NFL and NCAA football games throughout the season.
Today, Kevin is the CEO of Mile High Sports Magazine and Radio. His duties include strategic development, investor relations, marketing, contract negotiations, programming and media production.
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| Matt Wess, Vice President of Acquisitions for Storage Brokers, LLC |

Matt Wess had been doing some soul searching and had been looking to find an organization with which Matt could donate his "time", "treasures" and "talent". After meeting Jeremy he became aware of the Donna Wheeler Foundation and instantly knew this is where his heart was. Matt began to reflect on his Grandma Bea's life and he saw how she made an impact on those she helped all by living month to month on her social security check. Matt is certain there is something that his Grandmother would have liked to have experienced before she died and never had the opportunity. As Matt serves on the Board of Directors with the Donna Wheeler Foundation, Matt will be inspired through the life of his Grandmother to help touch as many lives as possible.
Matt Wess has possessed an entrepreneurial spirit from the beginning. Matt undertook his first enterprise at the age of 12: a lawn mowing business. After putting time and effort into cultivating a trustworthy reputation, which spread quickly through referrals, Matt was met with great success. He implemented this same drive and perseverance into his schooling and the career that followed. Matt attended the University of Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Henry B. Tippie College of Business. After graduating, Matt chose to take a chance and move to the Denver, CO area without a job where he eventually accepted an entry-level position in the email marketing industry. His natural skills and fervor for business did not go unnoticed, earning him two promotions within a six month period.
During his free time, Matt took on an e-Commerce endeavor which he developed, funded, managed, and later negotiated the successful sale of. Matt eventually moved on to a position in software sales. He quickly excelled in his first sales position, earning him the "Rookie of the Year" sales award his first year and the "Salesperson of the Year" award the following year. These experiences only helped to further develop his already keen ability to network on both personal and professional levels. After several years in software sales, Matt determined he was in the perfect position to make his next career change. A trusted mentor encouraged Matt to follow his instincts and pursue a career in real estate; for which he had a true passion.
Currently, Matt is Vice President of Acquisitions for Storage Brokers, LLC based in Lone Tree, CO. He works exclusively for a large national self storage owner/operator; actively taking part in all new project underwriting, acquisition and site selection decisions of each property based upon market feasibility studies he conducts. In his spare time, Matt enjoys taking advantage of all the beautiful wonders the State of Colorado has to offer, with his wife Christine and daughter Madison.
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