Ryan is a seasoned nonprofit executive with nearly two decades of experience driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and advancing organizational impact. Most recently Interim President and CEO at Morris Animal Foundation, Ryan has led strategic direction and operations in support of groundbreaking animal health research. He previously served as Chief Development Officer at the Foundation, increasing revenue by 70% and building innovative donor engagement programs. His earlier roles at Rocky Mountain Public Media and The Coca-Cola Company sharpened his expertise in strategy, fundraising, and marketing. At Rocky Mountain Public Media, Ryan successfully led a multi-year, $34 million capital campaign to build a new media center in downtown Denver, experience that aligns powerfully with Butterfly Pavilion’s vision to establish a future global hub for invertebrate research, conservation, and education. Ryan serves on Colorado State University’s Community Impact Committee for the Veterinary Health System and holds a journalism degree from the University of Kansas. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, fly fishing, and spending time with his wife, Courtney, their two children, and their pets.

Ryan Welch

President and CEO

Butterfly Pavilion

6252 West 104th Avenue Westminster, CO 80020

O: 720.974.1865 ex 1865

C: 303.588.3793

E: RWelch@butterflies.org

Inside Westminster is proudly sponsored by:

Presidential Bank Mortgage
Company NMLS #421593 | Equal Housing Lender I 303.668.5891 I www.OwnYourFuture.net
Brett Popish NMLS 253202

Westminster Chamber
303.961.5975
www.westminsterchamber.biz

Joe was raised in Indiana and left for the Navy right after high school, serving aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71). After his service, he used the GI Bill to attend Purdue University, graduating in 1995. His career has largely been in software sales, hardware, and just about every form of technology and services giving him a front-row seat to how businesses evolve.

Six years ago, Joe moved to Colorado on what he now remembers as day one of COVID. After a decade with an MSP, he stepped into the restoration industry, where he found a deeper appreciation for servant leadership and helping business owners solve real problems.

But the pull to build something of his own never left. In December 2025, Joe leaned into AI, earned his certification as an AI generalist, and finally took the step to launch his own firm. With AI and the relationships he's built over the years, Joe was able to get up and running quickly.

Today, he's doing work he genuinely enjoys, helping business owners adopt AI with clarity, honesty, and security at the core.

If you’re navigating AI and want a clear path forward, visit HeyJo.io.

Joseph McWhirter

Owner/Visionary

773-213-6768

Inside Westminster is proudly sponsored by:

Presidential Bank Mortgage
Company NMLS #421593 | Equal Housing Lender I 303.668.5891 I www.OwnYourFuture.net
Brett Popish NMLS 253202

Westminster Chamber
303.961.5975
www.westminsterchamber.biz

Tiffany Flores is a Colorado native with a B.A. in Behavioral Science from Metropolitan State University. She has built a career rooted in service and community impact, with professional experience as an elementary school teacher, a social worker supporting individuals with disabilities, and the owner of a residential and commercial cleaning company.

Tiffany currently serves as the Community Engagement Specialist for Jefferson Academy Charter Schools, where she supports the organization across multiple campuses. Her multifaceted role includes serving as a liaison to the Board of Directors; leading marketing, advertising, sponsorships, donor relations, events, and networking efforts; and helping families access critical resources during challenging times. Through partnerships with organizations such as A Precious Child, T-Mobile Hotspots, and Mountainview Church, Tiffany works to strengthen support systems for students and families throughout the community.

Deeply committed to service, Tiffany is actively involved in her community, volunteering with organizations such as the Polka Dot Powerhouse Westminster Chapter and participating in her church choir.

She is a proud mom to three sons—Billy (22), Nolan (20), and Jack (13)—and a newlywed to her husband, Steven. In her free time, Tiffany enjoys reading, attending theatre and comedy shows, dancing, and singing.

Tiffany Flores

Community Engagement Specialist

direct line 720.239.2081

tflores@jajags.com

www.jajags.com

Inside Westminster is proudly sponsored by:

Prosper Mortgage Group—helping you Own Your Future.
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Westminster Chamber
303.961.5975
www.westminsterchamber.biz