Power Connectors
Leadership
Erin Gittleman
Erin is the Executive Director of Power Connectors. In addition, she is the President and Founder of Titans of Industry Referral Circle, a one-per-industry referral networking group she started in 2014. She discovered that in the current business climate, it is no longer enough to be excellent at what you do, but you have to also be able to build lasting relationships with other professionals.
Erin has been in the insurance industry for over 12 years and is an Agent with American Family Insurance. She helps customers plan for the unexpected through Car, Home, Life, Umbrella, and Business Insurance. She takes the time to identify gaps in coverage and makes providing great service a priority. Make sure you have what you need BEFORE a loss occurs!
Email: egittlem@amfam.com
Phone: 719-208-3094.
Crysta Kehren
Crysta Kehren is the founder and Broker/Owner of Sailing Stone Real Estate, where she leads with over a decade of experience and a commitment to raising the bar in residential real estate. A Colorado Springs native, Crysta brings deep local knowledge and a refreshingly direct approach to every client relationship. Her mission is rooted in authenticity, transparency, and doing right by people, whether that means tough conversations or hands-on help. She believes in real estate as a relationship business, not a sales game, and is fiercely dedicated to building long-term partnerships that leave her clients and community better than she found them.
Email: crysta@sailingstonerealestate.com
Phone: 719-339-4088
Shari Carlson
Shari Carlson is the owner and financial advisor of Unity Wealth Strategies. She is dedicated to helping individuals and families make confident financial decisions. Through a personalized and collaborative approach, she provides financial planning and investment management designed to align with your goals, value, and lifestyle. Whether navigating major life transitions, planning for retirement, or seeking strategies to grow and protect wealth, she offers clear guidance and practical solutions to bring financial clarity and peace of mind. Her focus is on education and empowerment, ensuring you understand the story behind the numbers so you can make informed choices for your future. She believes talents and skills should be used to benefit the communities we live and work in. She has supported Power Connectors since its inception in various capacities and because of her background in Nonprofit Management now serves on the board as the Nonprofit Coordinator.
David Avanzi
David is a FedEx 2020 President’s Club winner and a 5-star Forbes and AAA Five Diamond manager–trained professional. He graduated from Christian Brothers University with a B.S.B.A. in Marketing and a minor in Spanish, which helped him discover a passion for multi-unit management, training, and coaching. David has a proven track record of reversing negative sales trends through exceptional service and staff training. He consistently exceeds sales goals by delivering standout customer experiences and developing high-performing teams. With several years of experience managing multi-unit operations across retail, restaurants, and banking, multitasking comes naturally. He excels at analyzing profit and loss statements, shrink control, and risk reports to identify and implement effective solutions. Microsoft certified and skilled in omni-channel technology, David is driven by the belief that great customer experiences are the foundation of business success. NMLS: 1216366
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