Valerie Wilkinson is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point with a background in Merchandising and Communications. She also has received a certification from the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Development Program. Upon graduation, Valerie has held several corporate roles, the most recent being the VP of Business at The Aspire Sport Marketing Group. She is active within her community and has held positions on various committees and boards – Make-A-Wish Foundation (Colorado), Colorado Realtors Executive Committee, and Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Club – just to name a few. Valerie was a scholarship recipient to the Institute for Organizational Management, as well as the Economic Development School. A highlight of her career was being honored by the Mayor and City Council of Rochelle, IL for her outstanding contributions and receiving the key to the city for her work in establishing the Rochelle Enrichment Center and Meals on Wheels.