Crisis Profiles

photo of Kimberly LucasKimberly Lucas

Senior Vice President, The Spitfire Group

The Spitfire Group, based in Longmont, is a consulting firm that specializes in helping customers align their business objectives with technology initiatives. The rising cost of health care is one of the company’s top concerns, Kimberly Lucas said.

“As a small business owner, I can tell you that health care costs are our second-biggest expense, behind payroll,” she said. “Trying to figure out how to control expenses in a system that is hopelessly broken takes a lot of energy – energy I’d rather spend on my customers. …

“I’ve been looking for a way to become involved in this issue.”