Where Golf
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A 49-year media-industry veteran, Allen runs all aspects of the business side of Colorado AvidGolfer and AvidLifestyle. Before joining Colorado AvidGolfer as publisher in June 2002, he was the vice president of advertising at The Denver Post and the Denver Newspaper Agency. In addition to the Post, he has held advertising management positions with The Idaho Statesman and The Santa Fe New Mexican. For his contribution to the game of golf in Colorado, Allen has received the Colorado PGA Section's 2008 Todd Phipers Media Award and 2018 President's Award, as well as the 2012 Colorado Open Golf Foundation's Robert M. Kirchner Award. A past chair of Colorado Open Golf Foundation Board, he currently serves as its governance chair. He has also served on the Better Business Bureau, Downtown Denver Partnership and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation boards. A native of Stockton, California, Allen moved to Colorado in August of 1988. He and Nancy, his lovely wife of 44 years, have raised two amazing children, Erica and Jason. In his spare time, Allen enjoys playing golf and tennis, dining out, drinking big Cabs, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Lori has more than 40 years of award-winning marketing and business development leadership experience. Her successes in the ad and media industries, combined with business ownership of two businesses — an 8,000 square foot bridal store for 18 years and a partnership in a power sports business — plus two degrees, allows Lori to give the highest level of client care. Outside of work, Lori enjoys taking care of her four dogs — three beautiful blue-eyed Australian Shepherds and a parti Yorkie — as well as traveling, dining out (the best thing she makes for dinner is reservations!), her clients, and her work.

Jim Bebbington has been editor of Colorado AvidGolfer since 2023. He is responsible for producing the stories and topics that help readers in print and online get the latest information about Colorado courses, players, news and information. He worked for nearly 30 years in the newspaper industry as a reporter and editor, finishing as the editor in chief of the Dayton Daily News in Ohio in 2022. Jim lives in Broomfield and enjoys playing any Colorado course where he can get a tee time.

As Creative Director, Chris connects our audience with our brand, developing innovative strategies that help drive growth and revenue across digital marketing and customer engagement initiatives. He brings a strong focus to brand identity — enhancing the magazine's presence through strategic visual storytelling, innovative layouts, and cohesive design elements.

Carson Griggs is the Digital Marketing Manager for Colorado AvidGolfer and AvidLifestyle, overseeing the digital presence of both brands across web, email, social media, advertising, and analytics. Originally from Arkansas and now calling Colorado home, Carson played college softball at Colorado Christian University and brings that same competitive drive to everything she does. She is passionate about the Colorado lifestyle, staying active, and the communities that make it great.