Eric Sachs
President and Co-Founder

Eric leads all operations here at Breakthrough Broker, including sales, business development, and client relations. He has a profound love for kettle chips, occasionally reminiscences about his days as a detective, and is one heck of a dad. Eric’s drive and passion are just some of the traits that have contributed to the overall success of the company.

Nathan Froelich
CEO and Co-Founder

Nathan leads the company’s revenue, employment development, and website progression. He is a genuine guy who loves boating, enjoys classic movies like Office Space, and keeps his family first. Innovative and devoted, Nathan is damn good at taking Breakthrough Broker to the next level while keeping the culture fun and supportive.

• Pets?: Oliver who is a Cavapoochon
• Favorite hobby or activity?: Driving my 1966 Chevy Nova and snowboarding.
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Burning Man
• Favorite media?: Movie - Inception and Last of the Mohicans
• Favorite quote or mantra?: Whether you say you can or you say you can't, either way you're probably right.
• What do you like most about working for BB? Building new things and the great group of people that we have.

Jacqueline
VP of Operations

Jacqueline, fondly known as JM, has been involved in essentially every aspect of the business from the beginning. She's in charge of all things operations and oversees all departments, including (but definitely not limited to) marketing, content, design, project management, customer success, development, and so much more. JM is the glue that keeps our team together, not to mention a great brunch companion.

• Pets?: Midnight (Border Collie mix), Lola (Kitty Cat), Jake (Bearded Dragon), Spots (Leopard Gecko)
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Being creative and snowboarding
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Spend 4-6 weeks in Italy and travel all over the country
• Favorite media?: Music - Rezz, Bad Bunny, The Chainsmokers
• Favorite quote or mantra?: If you’re going to do something, do it right.
• What do you like most about working for BB?: The challenges, creative freedom, nurturing of career development, and family-like culture.

Ryan
Software Development Manager

Ryan is our resident tech wizard. With a degree in computer engineering and over 20 years of experience writing code and managing tech teams, he fearlessly leads our team of developers as they find technical solutions for business needs. When he isn’t reviewing code or writing specs you can find him spending time with his girls, playing capoeira, or training iaido- Japanese martial arts.

• Pets?: Do the deer I pet in my backyard count?
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Capoeira
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Playing Capoeira on a beach in Bahia
• Favorite media?: Movie - 28 Days Later, TV Show - Alice In Borderland, Music - Above & Beyond
• Favorite quote or mantra?: “Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world,” Miyamoto Musashi
• What do you like most about working for BB?: We have an amazing team of talented people who work great together

Ellie
Manager of Strategic Initiatives

Ellie has a diverse background, from teaching math in New York City to diving into virtual reality tech in San Francisco. She's now back in Denver, ready to use her global teaching and tech experience to help us at Breakthrough Broker. When not working, she hikes with her dog or searches for new coffee spots. With her worldly experience and innovative approach, Ellie is helping to take BB to exciting new heights!

• Pets?: Bruce (dog)
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Looking for new coffee shops!
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: To go to Australia!
• Favorite media?: TV Show - Friends from College
• Favorite quote or mantra?: Dream big, start small, but most of all, start.
• What do you like most about working for BB?: I love the culture at BB and working with people that I trust!

Drew
Sr. Project Manager

Drew collaborates with our development team to make sure everything is running smoothly on the backend for our BB members. He is a seasoned IT professional and has been working in the industry for more than a decade. When Drew isn’t tackling a tech issue, he’s hiking with his wife and two chocolate labradors or enjoying a much-deserved cold one. He also happens to make incredible scotcheroos. (IYKYK.)

• Pets?: Chocolate Labs Apollo and Luna
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Golf
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Visit all US states
• Favorite media: Movie - Tropic Thunder, TV Show - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Podcast - Bill Simmons Podcast, Music - Chevelle
• Favorite quote or mantra?: "Perfection is the enemy of progress."
• What do you like most about working for BB?: I enjoy working on new and innovative solutions for our customers.

Natalie
Product Owner

Natalie, our true Michigander, has worn a few hats here at BB. Over time, her skills have flourished, and she now takes the lead with our development team, solves issues on the site, and coordinates with our Product Owners to smooth out all processes. If you're looking for the most adventurous outdoor activity, ask Nat!

• Pets?: Mia (dog) and Chewy (cat)
• Favorite hobby or activity?: Running, hiking, gym, paddle boarding, skiing, concerts, and exploring new towns
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Travel to New Zealand and Thailand
• Favorite media?:– Podcast - Park Predators, Music – Odesza
• Favorite quote or mantra?: Emancipate yourself from mental slavery; none but ourselves can free our minds. –Bob Marley
• What do you like most about working for BB?: I love the comradery, family-like culture and building relationships with my developers. I also enjoy learning and the hard work I see from everyone around me.

Cole
Product Owner

Cole works cross-functionally with our clients and products to ensure happy people and seamless tech. Cole works with our development team to drive successful launches, all while trying to keep his cat, Binx, off of his keyboard and dog, Biscuit, off of his lap. Outside the office, he loves to cook elaborate meals, do group fitness, travel with his partner, and attend all kinds of quirky, local, artsy events around Denver.

• Pets?: Biscuit (dog) and Binx (cat)
Favorite hobby or activity?: Seeing live music and any form of arts and crafts
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Traveling to every continent!
• Favorite media?: Movie - Everything Everywhere All At Once, TV Show - Top Chef, Podcast - Pod Save America, Music - Lady Gaga
• Favorite quote or a mantra?: You Only Live Once!
• What do you like most about working for BB? It’s inspiring to work with such a talented and dynamic team. I learn something new from my coworkers every day, and our teamwork truly makes the dream work!

Abby
Project Specialist

Abby brings energy and precision to her role as Project Specialist, ensuring every detail is handled efficiently, and every project runs smoothly. She’s a team player through and through, perhaps thanks, in part, to her collegiate soccer career. Outside of work, Abby is an avid sports fan who loves watching the Detroit Lions and Colorado Avalanche with friends and family.

• Pets?: Marley and he's a Corgi
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: I love watching sports, especially the Detroit Lions and the Colorado Avalanche with my friends and family.
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: To go to Bora Bora!
• Favorite media?: TV Show - Schitt's Creek
• What do you like most about working for BB?: The people and the product!

Jennifer
MANAGER OF BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Our clients are some of the happiest in the industry thanks to Jenn, our Manager of Business Solutions. Her warm and inviting energy makes it easy for our sales and account managers to appreciate the value and dedication she brings each day. Outside of work, Jenn enjoys live music, cooking, traveling and getting lost in a good book.

• Pets?: 2 cats named Wally & Larry
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Experiencing live music & traveling
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Sleep under the Northern Lights in Iceland
• Favorite media?: Movies: Anything Quentin Tarantino, TV Show: The Sopranos, Podcast: The Rewatchables, Music: The Disco Biscuits
• Favorite quote or mantra?: "We're all just walking each other home.” – Ram Dass
• What do you like most about working for BB?: Working alongside such a supportive team that takes pride in our work and the clients we serve is truly inspiring. Our collective dedication creates an environment where collaboration flourishes, making each day meaningful as we strive to make a positive impact together.

Bobby
Account Manager of Brokerage Services

Meet Bobby, our incredible Account Manager of Brokerage Services. Quick with a smile, Bobby's passion for customer relations, combined with his knack for operations and logistics, keeps projects running smoothly and efficiently. This adventure-loving outdoorsman always has his next camping or hiking trip planned.

• Pets?: Fitz (dog)
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Mountain biking
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Backpack through Nepal
• Favorite media?: Movies - I love a good comedy or documentary! Current favorite band - Turnpike Troubadours
• Favorite quote or mantra?: Don't take life too seriously. You will never make it out alive!
• What do you like most about working for BB?: I've always enjoyed the BB team and how we make a positive impact in the industry.

Sarah
Account Manager of Title Services

Witty with a contagious laugh, Sarah works alongside Bobby related to all things Brokerage Services. From streamlining projects, quality control for marketing centers, and building relationships with our brokers, Sarah is a incredible asset to the team. Find her kickin' it at a local restaurant, a karaoke bar, or curling up next to her cat, Lola.

• Pets?: A cat named Lola!
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: karaoke, reading, park walks
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Visit Japan
• Favorite media?: Movie - Clueless, Podcast - Expanded, TV Show - 30 Rock
• Favorite quote or mantra?: Mantra: Trust & Relax
• What do you like most about working for BB?: Being able to talk to and connect with our clients daily

Ryan
Business Development Representative

Meet Ryan, an avid concert-goer who thrives on the pulsating energy of live music. When not lost in the rhythm, he's out exploring new cities, absorbing the culture and flavors each has to offer. But it's not just the urban landscape that captivates him; Ryan find solace in the great outdoors, seeking adventure in every hike, trail, and vista.

• Pets?: Milan - French Bulldog
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: traveling
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: To live waterfront one day
• Favorite media?: Music - RÜFÜS DU SOL
• Favorite quote or mantra?: Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts
• What do you like most about working for BB?: The leadership at BB inspires me to continue to push myself and do and be better.

Kyle
Senior Customer Service Lead

Kyle is the answer to your problems - literally. He takes every customer request to heart and sincerely cares about our users. If Kyle can't solve it, he will find someone that can. Patience, kindness, and true empathy... he is the whole enchilada. Plus, as our resident musician, he always brings great energy to the office.

• Pets?: I have a Betta fish named Little Love and a Golden Incan Snail named Gary
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Playing music / drums
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: To travel internationally
• Favorite media?: Movie - Star Wars, TV Show - Lost, Musician - Dave Grohl
• Favorite quote or mantra?: Just have fun and live in the moment
• What do you like most about working for BB?: Awesome co-workers and great work environment

Enessa
Office Manager

Meet Enessa, the orchestrator of orderliness and Office Manager extraordinaire at Breakthrough Broker. She’s tasked with providing executive support, basic customer service, accounting, and general administrative duties while ensuring the office continues to hum like a well-oiled machine. When she’s not keeping things running smoothly at the office, you can find her traveling to new destinations, enjoying the beautiful outdoors or jamming out at a country concert. Enessa's the name, office management is her game. And believe us when we say, she plays it like no other.

• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Traveling, being in the outdoors, country concerts
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Travel the world!
• Favorite media?: Music - All country music!
• Favorite quote or mantra?: be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire
• What do you like most about working for BB?: The focus on innovation and growth

Madde
Creative Manager

Meet Madde, our Creative Manager here at BB! Madde is a dog mom to Loaki and Delilah, an outdoor enthusiast, coffee connoisseur, and accumulator of one too many houseplants. Dig a little deeper past her hobbies, and you'll find Madde is an observer of the world, a lifelong learner, and a gatherer of things. Her creativity and project management expertise are crucial to BB's success, and we are lucky to have her.

• Pets?: Loaki and Delilah (dogs)
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Cooking new recipes, dinner parties, art shows, food popups
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Skydiving certification
• Favorite media?: Movie - Any Wes Anderson Movie, TV Show - Mad Men/Portlandia/Broad City, Podcast - Design Matters, Music - Blink 182
• Favorite quote or mantra?: The 5 Agreements
• What do you like most about working for BB?: The way the company prioritizes design and creativity in everything we do. It fosters an environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, and collaboration is highly valued. This focus not only inspires me personally but also allows us to create impactful work that truly resonates with our audience. Being part of a team that shares this commitment makes every project engaging and fulfilling.

Liz
Content Manager

Liz has been finding typos since she was a (nerdy) little kid, so it makes sense that a career in content chose her. A one-time wilderness guide, Liz still feels most at home in the woods and under the stars and credits campfires for helping her hone her storytelling skills. When she’s not hanging with her husb and dogs, Liz loves finding hidden gems of all kinds, whether it’s a trinket at a rummage sale or a dive bar off the beaten path.

• Pets?: German Shepherds- Darla and Oswald
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Thrifting, hosting parties, visiting dive bars
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: To spend my eventual retirement chilling on a pontoon boat.
• Favorite media?: Movie - Drop Dead Gorgeous/Wet Hot American Summer, TV Show - Survivor/Letterkenny, Podcast - Rob Has A Podcast, Music - Bruce Springsteen/ generally classic rock and pop punk
• Favorite quote or mantra?: "Be so good they can't ignore you." - Steve Martin
• What do you like most about working for BB?: I've never been part of a team where every single person is genuinely cool, but that's BB. Also, the product makes invaluable resources accessible for everyone, which is awesome.

Rachel
Senior UX/UI Designer

Rachel is a creator of many things, and lucky for us, engaging user experiences is one of them. At work, she thrives on solving complex design challenges that enhance both functionality and aesthetics. Rachel is also a gifted visual artist--even her most casual drawings are rivaled in beauty only by the culture of kindness she helps create. Plus, you should see her Halloween costume skills!

• Pets?: Sammy, Pomeranian
• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Art!
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Pet a monkey
• Favorite media?: Movie - Coraline, TV Show - Forensic Files, Podcast - Pod Save America
• Favorite quote or mantra?: "The only way out is through"
• What do you like most about working for BB?: I love that I get to solve really interesting problems that help people, and the team is awesome

Taeyllor
Marketing Specialist

Meet Taeyllor! We are all lucky that this vibrant Utah native brought her fresh perspective and enthusiasm to Colorado. Taeyllor combines creativity with marketing strategy, and it shows in all the new ideas she brings to the table. In her spare time, she’s either tearing it up on the pickleball court or adding to her excellent wardrobe (and just generally keeping her coworkers young, TBH).


• Favorite hobby or Activity?: Pickleball / Retail Therapy
• What is one thing on your bucket list?: Go on an African safari—though I might wear a nose plug for the smells!
• Favorite media?: Movie - "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Matthew McConaughey automatically elevates it!), TV Show - "Friends" (hands down), Music - Michael Bublé. You’d never guess I’m 25 based on these choices!
• Favorite quote or mantra?: "Your reality is a reflection of your thoughts. If you change your thinking, you change your reality." • What do you like most about working for BB?: What I appreciate most about working at BB is the supportive team environment. My coworkers inspire me daily, and I love the opportunity to continually learn and grow. It’s empowering to know that I’m trusted to get the job done, which motivates me to bring my best to every project.