May 21, 2010

What do they say about Steve Roalstad?Steve is a seasoned communications professional with an outstanding track record managing all aspects of media relations, including crisis communications. He is smart, strategic, hard working and highly competent, able to communicate complex corporate matters clearly to reporters, editors, the general public and other audiences. He has excellent communication skills and solid inter-personal skills. A good manager and leader, Steve is also a good collaborator and team player, skills that are critical in corporate settings or other large organizations.

Beth Willis

VP, Corporate Communications (ret.)

Xcel Energy

Steve is smart, focused and strategic. He leads his team by collaboration, folding their ideas into an overarching plan and taking each person's strengths into account before assigning roles. His news background makes him good at putting out fires but doing it calmly. He is a strong leader who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty working in the trenches as needed. He is an asset to any team and a great guy to boot.

Erin Mathe

Mathe Communications

Steve has is the ability to remain calm under fire in the heat of a crisis. Steve is well balanced and grounded.

Becca Virden

Spokeswoman

CenterPoint Energy

"I have known and worked with Steve for over 12 years. He is a consummate professional who provided excellent support and advice in corporate and employee communications. He actively sought to understand our business requirements and needs so that he could tailor the communications to support the necessary messaging. He was extremely active in providing support for our emergency preparedness requirements and liaison with appropriate state emergency communications personnel. I highly recommend Steve work in support of our corporate requirements, and find him one of the most engaging individuals in our corporate communications organization."

Charles Bomberger

Vice President, Nuclear Projects (ret.)

Xcel Energy

Steve has demonstrated the ability to manage communications and develop broad-based support across several constituencies and to achieve corporate objectives even under difficult situations. He is cool and calm under pressure and a resource I could depend on.

Dick Kolkman

Mng. Director, Investor Relations (ret.)

Xcel Energy

Steve is a very dedicated individual with a strong work ethic who demonstrates commitment to team success every day.

Lani Jordan

Director, Corporate Communications

CHS Inc.I always found Steve to be professional in all his relationships, open to constructive comment and anxious to satisfy all parties. Therefore, I am not hesitant to recommend Steve for any position involving relationships with the public.

Chris Pacetti

Executive Director

Ken-Caryl Ranch Master Association

His advice concerning television presentation and radio spots was outstanding, and I can honestly say that he helped enhance my credibility with my media contacts in my district and throughout the state.

Hon. Tom Blickensderfer

Colorado State Senator

Steve Roalstad displayed an ability to take a complex project, absorb the details and necessary procedures, and respond by executing the work efficiently and responsibly. Best of all, he knew when to ask questions and didnt hesitate to do so.

William Kostka

Chairman, Kostka-Gleason

Communications

Steve has a very keen sense of the importance of public information, plus he is also aware of the need to ensure that the correct information is released. He is a very able person and has the ability to develop excellent relationships with the media.

Paul Koch

Assistant City Manager

City of Thornton, Colo.

He has always displayed the initiative to carry a job from beginning to end, with the highest level of quality considering time and available resources.

Casey Baylor Elliott

Director, Environmental Services

City of Thornton, Colo.

I had many opportunities to see him meet people, analyze complicated situations, and develop effective plans. I also see his stamina and unending patience. I am confident of his excellent personal qualities and am truly pleased to call him a friend.

Terry Considine

Chairman, Cairn Company

Fmr. U.S. Senate Candidate

Our management staff has the highest regard for Steve in terms of his ethical conduct and his ability to get the facts straight.

Owen Hickey

Director, Colorado Lottery (dec.)

Steves enthusiasm and ability to perform under pressure are obvious to all who associate with him. He is seriously committed to his profession and this is reflected in his work performance.

John Bramble

Pueblo, Colo. City Manager

The most impressive quality about Mr. Roalstad is his ability to present a very positive and comfortable image to the public and the people with whom he works.

P. Anthony Zeiss

Vice President

Pueblo Community College

I have found he communicates well and has the drive and initiative to see a project through to completion. He projects a genuine concern for the well being of others and is creative in his work.

Jerry Robbe

Manager, Colorado State Fair