The For Fort Collins Ambassador Program
Helping Local Businesses Thrive
The For Fort Collins Ambassador Program is designed to promote engagement with the Fort Collins community, local businesses, and consumers, as well as to share perspective and stories of these businesses. Our Ambassadors are local business owners, passionate about making a positive impact on the Fort Collins community, and are here to help connect residents, visitors, and businesses with the resources they need to support and buy local.
The ultimate goal for both the For Fort Collins movement and the Ambassador Program is to encourage support for local businesses so that they feel supported by their community and succeed at every level.
Together, we will create a thriving future #ForFortCollins.
Meet Our 2023 Ambassadors



Meet Our Past Ambassadors

Peggy Lyle
Director of the Downtown Creative District

Chris Gallegos
Communications Manager for Gilded Goat Brewing Co.

George Grossman & Kari Grady Grossman
Owners of Happy Lucky’s Teahouse

Amanda & Diego Lima
Owners of Lima Coffee Roasters

Gina Michelle
Owner of Malama Massage & Bodywork

Elise Rowton
Retail Store Manager of the Otter Shop

Zack Klassen & Kayzha Shepard
President & Vice President of Rythm EFX

Berenice Longoria & César Lopez
Owners of The Taco Stop