Meet The Speakers

Linda Shaw,  Bolder Events 

Linda is the owner and CEO of Bolder Events.  She started Bolder Events in 2007 to address a gap in services offered by most traditional event planners. She holds an undergraduate degree from Denver University as well as an MBA from the University of Colorado. Linda has extensive event planning experience and has also worked as a corporate trainer for Hallmark Cards.  Bolder Events provides non- profit customers with "bold", innovative and flexible solutions to take the stress out of planning a successful fundraising event. Offering consulting services and support through the entire planning process, then providing staff and equipment to run event night - Bolder Events will make your event a success with less stress!

Don Martin, Martin Auctioneering

Don Martin founded Martin Auctioneering after retiring in 2001. Shortly after 9/11 he decided it was time to do something more fulfilling with a greater sense of community service.  This gave rise to Martin Auctioneering. Since then the company has raised millions of dollars annually for a wide variety of charities that Martin feels personally aligned with. After 33+ years of auctioneering he is still going strong and remains passionate when asked about the charities he serves. Exclusively serving nonprofits is something he is particularly proud of. Though raised in New York he has lived in Colorado for over 27 years and considers it to be his adopted home state. He lives with the love of his life, Victoria and their trusted best friend, Bodi in Frederick, CO. When they're not at work you will find them on the golf course or traveling around the country in their motor coach.