CMC Alumni Association Business Directory
Here is a list of businesses proudly operated by members of the Colorado Mountain College community, arranged in alphabetical order. Do you have a business as a CMC alum that you'd like to include in our directory? Fill out the form below, and our team will review your submission.
A website or proof of business in good standing is required to be listed.
Alpine Gift Shoppe
Jason Hall | Owner
2013 - Business Administration
Next time you're in Leadville, CO stop by our store and discover an array of unique and locally sourced items that you won't find anywhere else.
Ambōh
Holly Miller | Owner
1993 - Liberal Arts, CMC Spring Valley
Survivor turned advocate, empowering women to heal and thrive after childhood trauma. Sharing a personal journey of resilience and growth to inspire others on their path to reclaiming their power. Offering transformative coaching, resources, and support for those seeking healing and personal development.
The Argo Writing Studio
Sarah Gordon | Writer
1998 - CMC Glenwood Springs and Spring Valley
The Argo Writing Studio helps science and nature-inspired industries connect to online audiences with writing optimized for digital media. If science or nature are part of your story, The Argo Writing Studio can help:
- grow your online audience with content writing.
- persuade your audience to buy with copywriting.
- strengthen professional credentials with technical writing.
Big Opposable Thumb
Matt Schroeder | Chief Creative Monkey
1996 - AAS in Graphic Design, CMC Spring Valley
Founded in 2013, Big Opposable Thumb provides the under-served small business market with agency-quality marketing strategies and design. Big Opposable Thumb caters to customers throughout the United States in a variety of industries ranging from retail and wholesale clothing and jewelry designers to fine art galleries to software development.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Matt brings warm charm and personal touch to his marketing accounts. It’s his goal to build genuine relationships with his customers and create an open, honest forum to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and candidly evaluate the progress of marketing campaigns.
15% discount on services, please identify as “CMC Alum.”
Content for Good
Michael Marosits | Co-founder/Managing Director
2015 - Associate of Arts, CMC Breckenridge
Content for Good is a full-service multi-media and 360/VR video production agency that drives change.
The core of Content for Good's mission is the empowerment of change-makers, amplifying their impact through immersive storytelling and strategic project initiatives. Our projects and partnerships with organizations across many industries reflect our expertise in emerging video production technology, content development, and distribution. We aim to align our work with those that share similar values, and our non-profit structure commits us to authentically realizing the altruistic goals of our clients. At Content for Good, we don't just share stories; we craft legacies.
Discount available, subject to project scope. Please identify as a "CMC Alum" when calling or emailing.
The Darkroom
Keith Swan | CEO
1983 - Photography Program, CMC Glenwood Springs
For over 45 years, The Darkroom lab has specialized in professional Dip & Dunk Film Developing.
15% discount for film developing services and prints and enlargements; Use code: CMCAlumni at checkout
First Ride Restorations
Francis Abate | Owner
2013 - AA General Studies, CMC Steamboat Springs
Metal Fabrication, Welding, Trim & Upholstery. Restore your ride back to roadworthy!
10% discount off hourly labor rate for CMC graduates
Maria Largaespada | Managing Partner
2020 - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
A unique dining experience in downtown Glenwood Springs, CO. Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Identify as CMC alumni, staff, or faculty to receive 10% off food orders, dine-in only.
Kerkhoff Photography & Design
Tom Kerkhoff | Owner
1979-1981 - AA Professional Photography, Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs
CMC is the best. I have nothing but great things to say about them. They gave me an education so that I could work in the photography field for over 40 years and own my own studio for 20 years.
50% off portrait sessions and 30% off an order
Eric Samuelson | Owner
2018 - CMC Steamboat Springs
Link Designs is based in Steamboat Springs, CO, and is committed to creating functional and sustainable winter gear. Every pair of mittens is created using upcycled or recycled materials from upholstery leather scraps, remnants, or other recycled waterproof materials and can be customized to any extent that you can imagine.
Rachel Hagey
Inkswell Screen Printers | Owner
2005 - AAS in Graphic Design, CMC Spring Valley
Inkswell specializes in high-quality custom apparel; screen printed clothing, embroidered items, stickers, hats, and any other merchandise your company or event may need. They invite you to come by and see them, currently three alumni strong!
Free setup for identified CMC Alumni
Marley Seifert Designs
Marley Seifert | Owner
2019 - Outdoor Recreation Leadership, CMC Leadville
A self-taught artist based out of Leadville, Colorado.
Use code CMCALUMNI for 10% off your order at: marleyseifertdesigns.com
Orchard Creek Ranch
Kirstie F Steiner | Owner
1980 - Commercial Arts, CMC Carbondale
Orchard Creek Ranch is a 100% organically maintained farm that opens its U-PICK apple harvest each year in late September. Open Thursday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the ranch offers a variety of heirloom apples, including Rome, Jonathan, and Double Red Delicious, perfect for a wholesome family outing. Visitors can enjoy picking apples, tasting fresh-pressed apple cider, and exploring the Pumpkin Patch and corn maze.
Other offerings include lavender/sage smudge sticks, hemp products, apple firewood, sweet corn, ornamental corn, sunflowers, mulling spices, hand sanitizer, and 100% organic grass/alfalfa mixed hay in 50-60 lbs bales.
20% off on all website items through 12/31/2024, no discount code necessary orchardcreekranch.com.
Excludes produce items sold (apples, cider, corn, pumpkins, potatoes, onions)
Pollinator Chocolate
Mark Burrows | Owner
2012 - Professional Photography, CMC Spring Valley
Pollinator Chocolate focuses on supporting farmers and hand crafting single origin varietal cacao, stone ground from bean to bar.
Ron Wendler Real Estate
Ron Wendler | Broker Owner
1985 - Resort Management, CMC Steamboat Springs
Tüsdé Production
Crystal Sutherland | Owner
2004 - Graphic Design & Professional Photography, CMC Spring Valley
Graphic design and marketing services. Has worked with CMC on graphic design projects over the past 20 years.
The Secret Garden Spalon and Boutique
Baneza Andrades Vargas | Owner
2012 & 2024 - CMC Spring Valley
Sports, Recreation, and Fitness Spa
Vail Valley Organizer
Ramona Ryden | Professional Organization Consultant
2001 - Microcomputer Support, CMC Vail Valley at Edwards
Assisting individuals and families to become efficient and well-organized in all aspects of their personal lives; to gain control of their spaces; to free up their time to enjoy what's important.
Whitewater Rafting, LLC
Jennifer Carter | Owner
2019 - CMC Spring Valley
Experience the excitement and thrills of the Shoshone rapids including Baptism, Tuttle’s Tumble, Tombstone, The Wall, and Maneater combined with the magnificent beauty of Glenwood Canyon on the Colorado River!