Meet the Vivax Team

Title: Director of Project Coordination, Sytems Adviser
Hometown: Tyler, TX
Education:BA Communications, Texas Tech University
Favorite Quote: "Live life today, yesterday is gone, and tomorrow may never come." - Unknown
About me: I appreciate good music and thrive on traveling all over to see my favorite bands. I enjoy making sushi, drinking red wine and eating dark chocolate!

Title: Project Generator
Hometown: New Canaan, CT
Education:2 Years Bible College
Favorite Quote: "Do for others what you want them to do for you" - The Golden Rule
About me: I love Colorado. I have lived all over this great country. I was born in California and raised in Connecticut. I have traveled all over the world but when I came here 30+ years ago I never left. I love life! I wake up everyday ready for new things. I love my grandchildren (all 10 of them), they keep me young. I live with my husband in olde town Arvada in a cute little bungalow and that is my little slice of Heaven.

Title: Lead Generator
Hometown: Kississimmee, FL
Education:3 Years of College, Front Range Community College
Favorite Quote: "Smile, it enhances your face value" -
About me: I am a huge dog person even though I currently don't have one...just yet. I am a big crossfit exercise fan and work out as much as 5 days a week. I love to eat healthy all organic foods; no poisons here! I currently have 4 part-time jobs and I try to go backpacking, hiking and relax between all of them. I basically just love life. PS-I'm ChelsEY Acree with the EY. There is another Chelsea Acree that works at Vivax with no relation!

Title: Senior Project Coordinator
Hometown: Austin, TX
Education:BA Music Performance with a Minor in Natural Resource Management (random right?!) :) Texas Tech University
Favorite Quote: "Ain't life grand!" - WSP
About me: I just moved to CO two years ago and am totally in love! I love music and going to see it live. I also enjoy sewing, hanging with my awesome boyfriend of 3 years and our Bernese Mountain Dog Conrad, rafting, snowboarding, and camping! I feel blessed to have a job that I love with such a great company!

Title: Project Planner
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Education:BA in Spanish, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Favorite Quote: "Smart people learn from their mistakes. Geniuses learn from the mistakes of others. " - The Genius
About me: Dave believes in the work hard, play hard concept. He wanted to move to Denver to enjoy all of the great recreational activities that take place in the Rockies. With a background in construction and painting from his high school years and experience running his own painting business during college, Dave thought it was fitting to find an opportunity to use these skills that he mastered and loved. Dave read about Vivax Pro Painting in the Denver Business Journal and was blown away by their business values and capacity for growth and success. So he contacted Jeremiah (owner) and the rest was history! Dave now works hard for Vivax and plays hard in the Mountains.

Title: Marketing
Hometown: Danbury, CT
Education:BS Psychology, Colorado State Univ
Favorite Quote: "A business absolutely devoted to service will have only one worry about profits. They will be embarrassingly large." - Henry Ford
About me: Moved all over the country growing up. Finally found home in beautiful Colorado. Just got engaged to my girlfriend of 4 years and purchased a new family member in the last year, a French Bulldog puppy. Eddy will be trying out to be the Vivax mascot!

Title: HR, Accounting, Budget Analyst
Hometown: Freehold, NJ
Education:BS, Management
Favorite Quote: "Life is short, eat dessert first." - Unknown
About me: I’ve been in Colorado 20 years and love it! My hobbies: gardening, baking, raising chickens and homing pigeons. I am living a blessed life!

Title: Production Manager
Hometown: Treynor, IA
Education:Bachelor of Science at Northwest Missouri State University
Favorite Quote: "coming soon" -
About me: coming soon

Title: Project Manager
Hometown: Schenectady, NY
Education:Currently Attending Metropolitan State College of Denver Behavioral Science
Favorite Quote: "Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you'll look back and realize they are big things" - Kurt Vonnegat
About me: I enjoy hanging out with my friends, snowboarding, home brewing, going to concerts and loving life!

Title: Project Manager
Hometown: Greeley, CO
Education:University of Northern Colorado
Favorite Quote: "coming soon" -
About me: Enjoys hiking, movies, family, friends and my dog.

Title: Marketing Assistant
Hometown: Evergreen, CO
Education:Studying at MSCD, History and Political Science
Favorite Quote: "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything" -
About me: Born and raised in Colorado. I enjoy live music, especially at Red Rocks. Right now I'm studying Political Science and History with aspirations of going to law school, moving to D.C. and changing the world!

Title: Project Planner
Hometown: Calhan, CO
Education:BA in Technical Journalism, Sociology Minor, CSU
Favorite Quote: "Wherever you are, be there 100%." - Unknown
About me: I grew up in a very small town where I learned to work hard, be competitive, and enjoy the simple things in life. I am enjoying living in Denver and working for such a customer service oriented company! I also love snowboarding, Alabama football,The Broncos, The Avs, The Nuggets and especially the Rockies!

Title: Production Manager
Hometown: Tekoa, WA
Education:Business School, University of Colorado-Boulder and Portland CC
Favorite Quote: "We didn’t lose the game; we just ran out of time." - Vince Lombardi
About me: Some of my activities running with my labrador, hiking and skiing. Love living in Denver for the weather and of course the sports teams.

Title: Project Generator
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Education:Bachelors in Political Science and History from the University of Colorado
Favorite Quote: "Failure to prepare is preparing to fail" -
About me: I'm an outgoing person that loves to be outside whether its laying by the pool or going for a hike.

Title: Marketing
Hometown: Uniontown, PA
Education:BS, Accounting, University of Colorado; MA, Christian Leadership, Denver Seminary
Favorite Quote: "Silence in the face of evil is itself evil. God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act" - Dietrich Bonhoeffer
About me: Born in SW Pennsylvania in Steeler country. Happily married to my wife, Cindy, for 31 years with a great son and new daughter-in-law. I love the outdoors, travel, speaking and interacting on social issues, and reading good books. I pray that my life honors the Lord!

Title: Project Planner
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
Education:I studied music at Fullerton College and California State University, Fullerton.
Favorite Quote: "Don’t worry about a thing, cause every little thing is gonna be alright." - Bob Marley
About me: I am originally from California and have lived in Highlands Ranch Colorado for 6 years. I have been married for 11 years and have two beautiful daughters who are 7 and 2 years old. I enjoy music, snowboarding, camping, poker, BBQ’s, Broncos football, and time with my family. I was a happy customer of vivax before working here and now am a happy employee.

Title: Production Manager, Partner
Hometown: ort Pierre, South Dakota
Education:Biology, University of Colorado-Denver
Favorite Quote: "No regrets" - Unknown
About me: I have a fiancée with 2 daughters (Ella 5, Clover 2) along with a Bulldog and Great Dane. On the weekend I love spending time with my family, maintaining my saltwater reef tank and DJ-ing/creating music if I run into a couple extra minutes. In the offseason I look forward to hunting trips back home in South Dakota.

Title: Project Generator
Hometown: Davenport, Iowa
Education:B.A. Business Adminstration, St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa
Favorite Quote: "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. (6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." - Poverbs 3:5-6
About me: I really enjoy my career with Vivax, but more importantly, I love spending time with wife and 5 adult children when the opportunity presents itself.

Title: Director of Marketing, Partner
Hometown: Grand Junction, CO
Education:Mesa State College and Metro State College of Denver
Favorite Quote: "The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of your state of mind." - Dr. Wayne W. Dyer
About me: I try to do everything with passion. I love life and I work hard so I get to enjoy it! I believe wholeheartedly that when you want something enough, all you have to do is believe that it is yours, be committed and work to achieve it. My goals are set high and I know that with the support of all the people in my life, I will reach them. I am also looking forward to growing my photography business alongside Vivax. Weddings, babies, families and kids, OH MY!

Title: Administrative Assistant
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
Education:Associate degrees in Management Principles and Basics of Business
Favorite Quote: "If it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger" -
About me: I was born in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic Of Congo but grew up most of my life in Europe and South Africa. I speak two languages (English and French) and currently learning Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. I have a passion for fine cuisine and cooking, I love traveling, meeting people from different countries and cultures, music,interior decor, fashion and sport; L.A. Lakers is my favorite team :-)

Title: Project Planner
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Education:BA in Business Adminstration from Wartburg College
Favorite Quote: "First comes thought; then organization of that thought, into ideas and plans; then transformation of those plans into reality. The beginning, as you will observe, is in your imagination." - Napoleon Hill
About me: From Northeast Iowa originally, but loves calling Denver home today. Mike comes from a sales and customer service background having been the manager of several different retail locations. He loves talking to people and helping clients protect their biggest asset, their home! He also enjoys learning and reading new books, hitting the slopes when time permits, and spending time with the ones closest to him.

Title: Branch Operator
Hometown: Wheat Ridge CO
Education:Wheat Ridge High
Favorite Quote: "Success is a ladder you cannot climb with your hands in your pockets." - American Proverb
About me: I am a Colorado native and have always loved all the things Colorado has to offer, great sports teams, outdoor activities, and amazing weather. I moved to Grand Junction in the mid-70′s where I started my own Home Construction company. I raised two kids who eventually moved over to the Front Range. They started Vivax Pro Painting in 2003 and in 2011 I partnered up with them to expand Vivax’s incredible service to the Western Slope. I framed homes for over 30 years and am looking forward to a change of pace with being a part of the Vivax Team!

Title: Founder, President
Hometown: Grand Junction, CO
Education:Studied Business at the University of Colorado, Boulder
Favorite Quote: "Luck is the residue of hard work." "Don’t judge a man’s success by how high he climbs but but how high he bounces when he hits bottom." - Winston Churchill
About me: I constantly Work hard at becoming better at life, business and relationships…I am Happy when I am inspired and inspiring others. Mountain Biking and Snowboarding are my, Colorado lifestyle, passions.

Title: Project Manager
Hometown: Littleton, CO
Education:BA in History from Metro State College of Denver
Favorite Quote: "You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." - Mark Twain
About me: Born and raised here in Colorado. I like to snowboard, fish and hunt. Sporting events and concerts are also things I enjoy.

Title: Production Manager, Partner
Hometown: Littleton, CO
Education:Chatfield High School
Favorite Quote: "Love Life" - Jah
About me: I am 25 years old, love to snowboard and ride street bikes. Have two chihuahuas named Chip and Peanut. Just recently got married and am loving it.

Title: Senior Marketing Assistant, Graphic Design
Hometown: Evergreen, CO
Education:Graphic Design/Small Business
Favorite Quote: "Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something" - Thoreau
About me: Well… I am finishing my degree in Graphic Design… I plan on opening a restaurant/coffee shop with my dad in the near future. I love to snowboard, dance. I enjoy going to concerts with my brother. I am true to my work, my word, and my friends.

Title: Project Manager
Hometown: Denver, CO
Education:Associates in Occupational Science
Favorite Quote: "A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in ever difficulty" - Winston Churchill
About me: 31 Years old. Denver Native. A happy husband to wife Marita and father to my daughter Ciarra and my puppy Ginger I love outdoors, soccer.

Title: Project Planner
Hometown: Lubbock, TX
Education:BA Marketing/Mgmt, Texas Tech University
Favorite Quote: "There's some good points-some bad points. But it all works out, I'm just a little freaked out. Find your city, find yourself a city to live in" - "Cities" by the Talking Heads (Phish Version)
About me: I moved to Denver about 3 years ago with my wife Molly. We have a Jack Russel Terrier named Dixie. We like to snowboard and to go see music whenever, wherever. I feel very lucky to work for such a great company and with so many great people!

Title: Project Planner
Hometown: Wolcott, CO
Education:School of Life
Favorite Quote: "Work as you don't need the money.Love like you've never been hurt. Sing like no one is listening Dance like no one is watching" - Unknown
About me: I am a Western Colorado native. I love spending time with my two beautiful daughters, walking my boarder collie "Jack", the beautiful Colorado outdoors, volunteering my time, and most of all hard work.

Title: Sales Manager
Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa
Education:BA in Marketing and Business Administration, University of Colorado
Favorite Quote: "Things turn out best for those who make the best of the way things turn out" - Jack Buck
About me: I was born and raised in Iowa to two loving parents and have a younger sister. Working hard is something I learned from an early age and it has helped me throughout my life. I joined the Vivax team out of college and was named sales manager in 2009. My work philosophy is based on my hard working background and the realization that every day is a chance to improve on the prior. I believe in our team and look forward to being a part of our continued success.

Title: Senior Project Coordinator
Hometown: Highlands Ranch, CO
Education:Mesa State College, Bachelor of Business Administration
Favorite Quote: "Live, laugh, love, dream, cherish" - Unknown
About me: I go by Sam and I have lived in Colorado my whole life with the exception of one year in Tampa, Fl. I absolutely love animals and have a soft spot for dogs. I recently acquired a puppy that is a full-on mutt and her name is Sadie. She is so much fun! I like to go hiking and enjoy cooking every so often. Now that I am out of school I am enjoying being able to read something other than a textbook!