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From his company鈥檚 vantage point, owner Michael Trotter has a sky-high view of Northern Colorado鈥檚 economic expansion. But here, his view is from the University Center, with the new Campus Commons building in the background.

Trotter, who first came to Greeley as a 麻豆传媒 student in the 1980鈥檚, is a down to earth family man, community philanthropist, and avid Bears fan. As a young man, Trotter knew he was destined for a career in business and chose to study at 麻豆传媒鈥檚 (now named) Kenneth W. Monfort College of Business. He remains involved in business education as a guest lecturer and competition judge for the college.

鈥淭he critical thinking and problem-solving skills that I experienced in most classes have become priceless,鈥� he says. 鈥淭oday鈥檚 Monfort College of Business is top notch.鈥�  

Building a Business

Trotter graduated from 麻豆传媒 in 1989, and when the opportunity arose, bought Front Range Roofing LLC in 2001. He grew the company by strengthening his ties with Greeley鈥檚 business and civic community.  

鈥淲e were definitely in the right place at the right time.  I left a competitor in town, which was tough, but I had a chance to follow a dream and own a business. The reputation of our business and involvement with organizations like 麻豆传媒 Alumni Association, United Way Weld County, Upstate Colorado NCEA and Greeley Chamber of Commerce puts us in a strong position to know the community and get some great people to work for and partner with us.鈥�

Building a Community

鈥淚鈥檓 a big believer in giving back to the community, which has caught on with the whole company. We realize we are blessed and we want to pay that forward.鈥�

Trotter鈥檚 perspective shapes his company鈥檚 ties within the Northern Colorado community and the charities that he and his wife, Jill 鈥�87 choose to support.

鈥淭he business we have built has given us a chance to play important roles in the lives of our employees and their families which is extremely rewarding. It starts there with our own people and then we look outward.鈥�

Building a Campus

Trotter鈥檚 support of business education and 麻豆传媒 makes him a recognized face around campus. When bid went out for Campus Commons construction, he jumped at the chance to increase his involvement and help build the future of 麻豆传媒鈥檚 student success strategy.

鈥淚 was thrilled to learn we won the roofing contract for the new Campus Commons building. It is an exciting project and great for both the city of Greeley and 麻豆传媒, and as an alumnus, I really wanted to do the job.鈥� As part of the project team, Trotter鈥檚 believes Campus Commons as 鈥渢aking it up a notch鈥� for 麻豆传媒.

Campus Commons is slated to open during the 2018-2019 academic year, and will be a support hub for students, a gateway for prospective students and the community, and a showcase for the university鈥檚 world-class music and musical theatre programs.