They are Colorado's biggest business movers and shakers, but can they move it and shake it as amateur athletes, and lead their employees to better health by example?
They are Colorado's biggest business movers and shakers, but can they move it and shake it as amateur athletes, and lead their employees to better health by example?
The International Center for Performance & Health is in the process of testing and evaluating almost 30 executives of Colorado companies who were recently nominated for the 2009 Colorado’s Healthiest Executive Award.
Winners will be announced at a breakfast program on Thursday, February 19, 2009 at the Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale CO.
According to by Dr. Andrea Wieland, CEO of the ICPH, The nominees represent a diverse collection of Colorado companies with at least $1 million in annual revenues.
To date, the majority of the nominees have gone through a battery of tests at the ICPH facility. The nominees are tested for flexibility, strength, balance, agility and endurance and receive a stress management assessment and nutrition quiz.
"The nominees are a fantastic group, not only in their own health but what they do for their employees.” Wieland said,
“Collectively four nominees have competed in over 20 marathons, several Ironman competitions, and countless road races.”
These "C" level executives all have one thing in common according to Wieland, "The nominees care about their commitment to lead by example and actually implement health and wellness programs for their employees.”
So who are these superfit Colorado executives?
These are just a few of the nominees who are in contention for Colorado"s Healthiest Executive:
• Scott Binder, a Senior Vice President at Comcast who leads 3,000 employees, competes in Ironman competitions and serves as a board member for the Mile High United Way, Denver’s Chamber of Commerce, and the Denver Public Schools Foundation. He was instrumental in piloting a program at Comcast that includes health fairs and personal wellness coaches for his employees. As a nominee for the Award, “Scott has,” as Wieland notes, “made the connection between exemplifying health and creating a healthy organization and community.”
• Dr. James Mejia of Denver’s Preschool program serves on the board of the Colorado Health Foundation, chairing its Philanthropy Committee which granted over $40 million last year. His firm pays 75% of health insurance and 100% dental insurance for his employees. Dr. Mejia allows for flexible scheduling so that his employees enjoy a balanced lifestyle with family and exercise. Dr. Mejia lives the healthy executive connection by making time for marathons, running a marathon every month.
• Barb Mica, COO of a Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP, Denver-based top ten law firm (with nearly 80 attorneys) also serves as a triathlon guide for blind women. In 2006, Barb qualified and ran in the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championship race in Australia. Her firm pays for a health club membership for all employees and provides employee nutrition wellness programs throughout the year.
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