2026 ACG Denver Young Professionals Founders Panel

Event Details

When:

April 16, 2026 11:30 AM - 2 PM MDT

Where:

Location Name

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Location Address

1700 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203
United States

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Overview

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Join the ACG Denver Young Professionals network for the annual Founders Panel—an engaging lunch-and-learn featuring C-level executives and founders. Hear firsthand about their backgrounds, paths to success, and visions for the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and network with fellow young professionals.

11:30am-12pm Registration

12-1pm Panel discussion w/ taco bar

1-2pm Networking

Pricing:

ACG Member: $65 | Young Professional Member: $55
Non-Member: $95 | Young Professional Non-Member: $80

Late registration pricing (No walk-in attendees permitted, registration will close on 4/15 at Noon):

ACG Member: $90 | Young Professional Member: $65
Non-Member: $125 | Young Professional Non-Member: $85

Your registration for this event acts as an audio/video release and includes your permission for ACG Denver to use your image and comments captured on audio, video or photographic formats while attending the event for marketing and promotional purposes. For further information please contact acgdenver@acg.org.

Speakers

Margaret Lau - Moderator

Connor Group

Director of Business Development

Margaret is a Director in Business Development and Head of the Rockies Region at CX | Connor Group, an accounting and finance advisory firm serving high-growth companies. With over a decade of experience spanning Big 4 public accounting, industry, and consulting, she brings a strategic, candid perspective to career growth and leadership. Margaret is also Chair of the ACG Denver Leadership 20 Alumni Network and the winner of the 2025 ACG Denver Rising Star Award.

Steven M. Cates

Westwater Resources

Senior Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Steven joined Westwater Resources as Chief Accounting Officer and Controller in May 2021. In August 2022, he was promoted to the position of Vice President — Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. In January 2023, Mr. Cates was promoted to the position of Senior Vice President — Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. Steven has over 20 years of financial and accounting experience in various industries including mining, oil and gas, real estate, and public accounting.

Juaquin Mobley

Community Anchor Academy

CEO and Founder

Juaquin Mobley is the visionary CEO and founder of Community Anchor Academy, Publisher of the Pikes Peak Bulletin, WHealthy Unlimited, a gym and juice bar dedicated to fostering health and wellness in the community. Juaquin has a rich background, growing up between Colorado Springs, Colorado, and New York City. As a first-generation American on his father's side, he brings a unique perspective to his work, blending cultural diversity with entrepreneurial spirit. Juaquin studied Merchandising and Business Management at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where he earned his AAS degree. His career is marked by the successful founding and management of several local businesses, demonstrating his deep commitment to community development and economic empowerment.

Hosted by: ACG

Chapter

Denver