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Breaking Rural Stereotypes

Southern Colorado Superstars

“Growing companies and becoming invaluable assets.”

Southern Colorado’s rural tech workforce represents a unique and powerful blend of dedication, expertise, and innovation that consistently delivers high-quality talent to Colorado’s tech businesses. From entry-level professionals to seasoned experts, our talent pool is robust.

The tight-knit nature of rural work environments creates a powerful synergy where knowledge sharing and mutual support are fundamental. Team members don’t just work together; they problem-solve and tackle complex technological challenges with a unified, innovative mindset.

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Meet the rural talent

Areas of rural Colorado have remarkably low turnover rates compared to metro areas. This stability ensures continuity in projects and allows for the cultivation of “superstar” individuals growing their companies and becoming invaluable assets to the community. Get to know them below.

Ilyssa Monroe

Ilyssa Monroe

Cybersecurity Apprentice

Sage Goodwin

Sage Goodwin

Digital Marketing Specialist

Tanya Davis

Tanya Davis

QA Engineer

Kelly Branyik

Kelly Branyik

Product Marketing Manager & Marketing Specialist

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Cybersecurity Apprentice & Military Veteran

Justin Passero

Justin Passero

Cyber Sales Engineer & Military Veteran

Know Some Local Talent? Tell us more!

By combining practical, hands-on experience with a commitment to continuous learning, our rural tech workforce emerges as a critical driver of technological innovation. Their ability to blend local understanding with global technological perspectives makes them an invaluable asset—not just to Colorado’s tech ecosystem, but to the broader industry landscape.

Know some local talent in the tech space? Contact us below to share their story.