Ann Benson Reidy
Founder and Principal
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Ann serves as lead art advisor and personally oversees every project. Throughout her 27 years of art industry experience, she has cultivated meaningful relationships with collectors, designers, artists, galleries, auction houses, and museums, fueling her lifelong passion for spreading the joy of art.
Her firm’s track record includes 2000+ placed artworks and numerous contracts with top-tier developers. By actively listening and thoroughly understanding each client, Ann and her team take pride in bringing unique artistic visions to life.
Ann is an active member of The Colorado Academy Committee on Art and Belonging. She has served on the Boards of the Art Students League, the Denver Art Museum Friends of Painting and Sculpture, and the Denver Art Museum Associates Group. Ann has curated art for the benefit of Children’s Hospital Colorado and served as the past Vice Chair for the University of Colorado Johnson Depression Center.
Ann holds a degree in Art History and American Studies from Smith College. She lives in Denver with her husband and business partner, children, dog, and birds.
“Ann is extraordinarily competent and discerning when walking clients through this experience. With unsurpassed decorum and sophistication, Ann assists clients through the process of selecting works of art with unwavering patience and wit. She is as rare and authentic as the art and the people she chooses to serve.”
– Kristie Huddle, client
– Kristie Huddle, client
Lauren Rubino
Senior Art Advisor: Corporate & Private
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With over 10 years of art industry experience, Lauren leads and manages all commercial development projects as well as large scale art programs for corporations and non-profits.
She is a master of thinking creatively and pragmatically to create spaces that synthesize the objectives of various stakeholders. Lauren’s passion for art along with her skills in organization and communication create a seamless and exciting experience for her clients.
Lauren graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2012 with degrees in Studio Art and English Literature, specializing in Photography and Creative Writing. Prior to joining ABR, Lauren worked in the Learning and Engagment department at the Denver Art Museum.
Lauren lives in Denver. Lauren enjoys practicing yoga, gardening and recently became a certified scuba-diver.
Jinous Azghandi
Senior Art Advisor: Private
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Jinous received her Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from Metropolitan State University of Denver and went on to obtain her Master’s Degree from King’s College London in Classical Art and Archeology.
Her expertise in research and her passion for art, both historical and contemporary, combine to produce thorough and thoughtful results every time. Using her impeccable taste and listening skills, Jinous consistently curates distinct and sophisticated collections tailored exactly to her clients’ needs.
Jinous lives in Denver with her dog. Always curious, she loves to travel, visit museums, and read.
“Ann is extraordinarily competent and discerning when walking clients through this experience. With unsurpassed decorum and sophistication, Ann assists clients through the process of selecting works of art with unwavering patience and wit. She is as rare and authentic as the art and the people she chooses to serve.”
– Kristie Huddle, client
– Kristie Huddle, client
Eliza Roometua
Art Advisor
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As a proud Denver native, Eliza brings her local connections and passion for art to her role. With a degree in strategic communications, and a minor in art history from the University of Kansas, Eliza pairs a natural ability to communicate and build relationships with her love for art.
Eliza is a dedicated advocate for the accessibility of art. She serves on the Board of Trustees at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City and co-chairs its Kemper Contemporaries Affinity Group, where she focuses on integrating young professionals into the Museum and fostering new appreciation for art.
Eliza’s previous professional experience informs her current role, having worked in business development, non-profits, marketing, and arts management, giving her an adaptability while connecting with clients across disciplines.
In her free time, Eliza enjoys staying active and well-rounded. Her time is filled with yoga, snow + water skiing, hunting + fishing, scuba diving, golf, reading, cooking, and making memories with those she loves most.
Kevin Reidy
Controller
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Kevin leads finance and accounting, successfully navigating corporate contracts, budgets, artist commission agreements and vendor relationships. He is a values-driven executive, focused on creating situations where all stakeholders win.
Kevin obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Colorado Boulder. A Colorado native and longstanding member of the Denver business community, Kevin has accumulated over 25 years of experience in finance. He worked at RBC Capital Markets, where he provided investment banking advisory services to the telecom industry. He played a key role in driving the transformation of the cellular and information sectors in the U.S., facilitating 70+ transactions, totaling more than $3 billion.
Kevin serves on the Community Advisory Board of the Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine, the board of the National Mental Health Innovation Center, and acts as a patient advocate for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation and Stand Up to Cancer Pediatric Dream Team. Most recently, Kevin has partnered with the CU Anschutz Medical Campus to launch two venture capital funds with aggregate assets under management greater than $100 million. He serves as Direct of LP Relations for the CU Healthcare Innovation Funds.
