Brandy Merriam is a strong believer in community service. She served a three-year term on the El Paso County Commission and has been involved with local schools and nonprofits, including Care and Share Food Bank of Southern Colorado.
“There was no food bank when I grew up, so I have always supported Care and Share,” said Merriam, who works to help fill tables at the organization’s annual fundraisers, among other things.
In her job as a financial adviser, Merriam promotes a spirit of volunteerism with her clients, particularly retirees who may be looking for ways to fill their time. “There are around a thousand volunteer positions in our county at any given time,” she said. “You need to get out there and make your voice heard.”…