Board & Staff

Executive Board

Dan Brown

President
Partners Environmental Consulting, LLC

Dan Brown

Dan Brown is the President of the Eagle Chamber Board of Directors. He also serves a dual role as the President of the non-profit foundation arm of the Chamber called the Eagle Economic Vitality Foundation. Outside of the Chamber, Mr. Brown is the founder and President of Partners Environmental Consulting, Inc., an environmental, safety, engineering and surveying firm with offices in Colorado, Ohio, New Jersey and New York. Mr. Brown and his family moved to Eagle in 2019. He resides in Eagle Ranch with his wife Carla, a dentist at Streamside Dental in Eagle Vail and his daughter, a kindergartner at VMS. He has two older children that reside in New York City. He is also an active member of the VVMTA, Hardscrabble Trail Coalition, various Walking Mountains working groups and its Climate Action Collaborative and the Colorado River District’s Colorado Basin Roundtable. He recently served as a Stakeholder on the Grand Avenue Master Planning project. His podcast called the “Environmental Minute” can be heard on KVMM’s radio station 104.7 The Mile. He is an avid mountain biker, completing the Breck Epic, Mohican 100, Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, Pan Ohio Hope Ride, and other useless feats of endurance and mental instability.

Dan B. Brown, CP, CPG

Cell: 216-214-5591

Rick Beveridge

Vice President
Owner, Beveridge Real Estate

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Rick Beveridge

Rick Beveridge, owner and broker of Beveridge Real Estate Inc., has been a licensed Realtor since 1990.
Over a period of thirty years, Rick has gained valuable knowledge in real estate and has successfully closed hundreds of transactions. Unlike many brokers in the Vail Area who only specialize in Resort Properties, Rick is an expert all facets of the local market. His area of expertise includes; First Time Homebuyers, Golf Course Homes, Ski Homes & Redevelopment opportunities, Commercial properties, Multifamily Residential Developments, Ranches and Small acreages.

In addition to being a successful businessman, Rick is also very involved in the local community. He has served on many boards and committees, including; Eagle Chamber of Commerce, Eagle Economic Vitality Committee, Vail Mountaineer Hockey Club, Western Eagle County Recreation District, Eagle Flight days, Eagle Centennial Committee, Eagle County Fair Board, Vail Valley Foundation World Mountain Bike Championships organizing committee and Screaming Eagle Golf Tournament. Rick is a frequent sponsor and volunteer in local events. Prior to his Career in Real Estate, Rick managed the Eagle County Fair and Rodeo, was the Director of Sales for the Vail Valley Foundation and was the Event Manager of the Ford Downhill Professional ski race series.
Rick and his wife LaVina have two children, and reside in Eagle

Patty Hood

Treasurer
Owner, Hood Insurance Agency

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Michelle Friedman

Born and raised in Central New York, she moved to Colorado at 19 years old, where she received an Associates Degree in Travel and Tourism Management, and then she moved to Alexandria, Virginia to work in hospitality. Michelle moved back to Colorado after 2 years as she missed everything about it. After a year in Denver, she was very fortunate for her company to move her to the valley in 2000 and has lived in Eagle ever since and really love being here.

Michelle soon changed careers into Media Marketing in 2004 and currently works with KNS Broadcasting, home of TRUE LOCAL RADIO "The Outlaw, Colorado's High Country 102.1".

She really loves that her career enables her to meet new people, learning about their business and helping them to grow their business with the right message to the right audience, as well as growing the relationship and continue working together for many years.

Michelle has served on the Eagle Chamber of Commerce’s Board since 2010, and chairs the Leads Group. She really enjoys the networking events the most.

Although she’s not a skier, she loves to camp and get on the river on with her duckie!

Board of Directors

Jessie Steinmetz

Director
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

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Jessie Steinmetz

About Jessie

As an Edward Jones financial advisor, I believe it's important to invest my time to understand what you're working toward before you invest your money. It's also important to understand the level of risk you're comfortable accepting when investing so we can balance it with the steps necessary to reach your long-term goals.

Whether you're planning for retirement, saving for college for children or grandchildren, or just trying to protect the financial future of the ones you care for the most, we can work together to develop specific strategies to help you achieve your goals. We can also monitor your progress to help make sure you stay on track or determine if any adjustments need to be made. Throughout it all, we're dedicated to providing you top-notch client service.

But we're not alone. Thousands of people and advanced technology support our office so we can help ensure you receive the most current and comprehensive guidance. In addition, we welcome the opportunity to work with your attorney, accountant and other trusted professionals to deliver a comprehensive strategy that leverages everyone's expertise. Working together, we can help you develop a complete, tailored strategy to help you achieve your financial goals.

Kate Bates

Director
Loan Officer, Academy Mortgage

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Kate Bates

Welcome! I grew up in New Hampshire and moved to Colorado in 1998 where I live with my husband and our two children. Colorado is the perfect location for all things outdoors, specifically trail running, snow shoeing, hiking and camping. I began in the mortgage industry in 2002 and haven't looked back once! I specialize in first time homebuyers, FHA, VA, USDA and down payment assistance programs and love helping borrowers with their financial needs and wants. Academy's mission is to be 1st CHOICE in delivering the dream of sustainable homeownership by inspiring hope and building prosperity in the lives of our Employees, Builders, Realtors, and the communities we serve. Since joining Academy, I have helped many individuals and families attain the dream of homeownership. Whether you want to buy a new home or refinance an existing mortgage, I will provide a customized solution for you at competitive rates. No brokering, no middleman, no hassle, no surprises. I will be in control of your loan file from start to finish, and I will be up—to—date on the status of your loan at all times. I understand the importance of maintaining continuous communication throughout the loan process and commit to providing you accurate, timely, and honest mortgage advice. I invite you to put us to the test. Let me show you how simple and easy securing a mortgage can be.