Keo Frazier is an executive leader with proven success in marketing, communications, strategic leadership, brand engagement and public affairs. Her career and focus of her life’s work is to enhance the human experience, be a brand expert and strategic marketer; all to elevate who we are collectively — locally, nationally and globally. An entrepreneur at heart, she has founded seven companies and New Thinkers, a think tank for creating world change. In 2023, she launched her eighth business Nine and Two Agency—a reputation management company focused on protecting, securing and enhancing reputations. Most recently, she was director of communications and public affairs at Denver Housing Authority (DHA). Prior to joining DHA, Keo was the vice president of communications at Emily Griffith Technical College and the vice president of marketing at McWhinney Real Estate.

As an innovator and strategist, Ms. Frazier has spearheaded and executed a multitude of marketing and branding projects for major corporations and organizations across Colorado and nationwide including The City of Denver Department of Transportation rebranding, reimagining the Park Hill Golf Course, 40 McWhinney projects across the nation, overseeing a rebrand for The Denver Housing Authority, a “We Educate Colorado” campaign for Metropolitan State University, United Airlines TED fleet, Forest City Stapleton, Five Points Business District, many departments within the City and County of Denver, University of Colorado, and University of Denver among others. 

Ms. Frazier has earned several awards for her work in marketing and community involvement including being named to the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business, Marketing 2.0 Influencer Award, Denver Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40 and Outstanding Women in Business in Real Estate, ColoradoBiz Magazine’s Top Company list and Top 25 XYZer, GO Magazine Leader of the Pack and Top 50 Minority Owned Business Owner in Colorado.

Ms. Frazier is civically-minded and has served on nearly 20 nonprofit boards. She is an alumnus of the Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation Leadership Denver, Legacy Denver, Colorado Experience, Downtown Denver Leadership Program, and the President’s Council for Cornell Women, among others. She’s also completed two strategic business courses with McKinsey. She currently serves on three Governor appointed board of commissioners, which are the Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors Board; Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority; and Middle Income Housing Authority. She has also earned multiple awards.

Overall, Ms. Frazier is wholeheartedly committed to the betterment of our communities.

Profile
A background in psychology, two-time entrepreneur who has been part of shaping many local and national brands. A civic leader. A marketing expert
Purpose
Make valuable, long-lasting impacts.
Values
Produce the highest quality work possible. Don’t try to be all things to all people but focus on mastering one thing. Always have fun. Be a leader in business, the community and life. Praise success, apologize for mistakes, learn and grow often.
A BLAST
INTO THE PAST
2003–2006
FOCUS, founded in 2003, a marketing and research company, sold in 2006.
2008–2016
KEOS, founded in 2008, a virtual agency marketing group, sold in 2016.
Companies were featured in ColoradoBiz Magazine’s top 250 private companies and top 50 minority owned businesses.
KEO’S COMPANIES
Focus
A word of mouth marketing company.
KEOS Marketing
A full-service marketing partner.
KEOSCASE
Your portable workspace.
KEO TOOLS
A utensil for all your needs—in the kitchen or in the woods.
KEO Consulting
Brand experience strategist.
Non Profit Resource
Packaged branding to tell the right story.

New Thinkers

Bringing people together to inspire change and create targeted action to solve world problems.

Nine and Two Agency

A reputation management company.

FRIENDS ALONG
THE JOURNEY
AMG National Trust Bank

Airport Concessions, Inc.

City and County of Denver

Civil Technologies, Inc.

Delta Dental

Denver Athletic Club

Denver International Airport

Family Enterprise Alliance

Five points Business District

Forest City Stapleton

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Noel-Levitz Consultants

Paragon Audit

Shaw Construction

THK Associates, Inc.

United Airlines

University of Colorado

University of Denver

XpedX

Zakhem Real Estate Group

ARTICLES &
ENGAGEMENTS
ACCOLADES &
AWARDS
CURRENT COMMUNITY
LEADERSHIP

Middle Income Housing Authority Appointee

AES State Board of Licensure Appointee

CEFCA Board of Commissioners Appointee

Colorado Judicial Institute Board, Executive Committee

Women of Color (WOC) in Blockchain Congressional Delegate

President’s Council of Cornell Women

Downtown Denver Partnership Leadership Program, Alumna

Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation Leadership Denver, Alumna

Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation Legacy Denver, Alumna

Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation Colorado Experience, Alumna

Colorado Cornell University Alumni President

Urban Land Institute of Colorado Executive Committee and Marketing Co-Chair

Qualistar Board Member

Denver Art Museum Marketing and Strategic Alliance Committee

One Colorado Executive Committee and Board Member

Downtown Denver Partnership Council(s) Member

One Hundred Dollar Giving Club Founder

Rocky Mountain Communities Board Member

ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative Committee Member

McKinsey Academy Strategic Management

Quarterly Forum Community Engagement

Urban Land Institute REDI: Real Estate Diversity Initiative

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