J. J. Ament

About J. J. Ament

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE with expertise in finance, public policy, and economic development. Named CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, a leading voice for Colorado\'s business community in 2021 after five years leading the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, the state\'s largest privately funded & governed economic development organization. Successful career managing and executing over $15B in complex financial transactions for government projects, public agencies, and public/private partnerships as an investment banker. Provide expert consultation and guidance to governors, state and local officials, and C-suite executives.

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Denver Metro Chamber Of Commerce

   Sep 2021 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   J. J. is the President & CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, a leading voice for Colorado\'s business community. With a membership that spans the state, the Chamber is an effective advocate for small and large businesses. The Chamber\'s family of organizations includes the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation, the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center, the Colorado Competitive Council, and B:CIVIC.

Education

• University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

  BS, Finance

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Credit
• Financial Modeling
• Derivatives
• Financial Analysis
• Fixed Income
• Event Planning
• Securities
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Communications
• Bonds
• Management
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Public Policy
• Policy
• Valuation
• Corporate Finance
• Private Equity
• Asset Management
• Accounting
• Equities
• Bloomberg
• Strategic Planning
• Investment Banking
• Budgeting
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Capital Markets
• Series 7
• Portfolio Management
• Investments
• Mutual Funds
• Risk Management
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Due Diligence
• Budgets