Colorado Private Estate Network (CPEN)

By the very nature of what we do, discretion is foundational to everything. Estate managers, directors of residences, and private service professionals serve some of Colorado's most prominent families—yet that same discretion keeps most of us behind the gates, invisible to peers who navigate the same unique challenges every day.

The result is often a solitary profession. You're expected to have every answer, yet there are no colleagues to consult, few peers who understand your world, and little community to turn to when you need resources you don't yet have.

The Colorado Private Estate Network (CPEN) was founded to change that.

CPEN is a community of 65+ Colorado-based private service professionals dedicated to supporting one another within our niche and often opaque industry. We bring connection where isolation once defined the role—a trusted space built on the shared principles of discretion, excellence, and service that unite our profession.

Our Mission: Elevating Private Service Across the Rockies

"Elevate Private Service Across the Rockies"

This mission guides everything we do at CPEN.

Our principals rely on us as trusted family advisors, expecting thoughtful solutions regardless of the request. The distinctive homes and lifestyles we support require specialized trades and skilled craftsmen who simply aren't found through conventional channels. We're expected to deliver seamlessly—every time.

Here's the truth: CPEN was built on:

You don't need to know everything. You need to know the right people.

With a strong network of professionals, you gain access to resources and expertise beyond your own experience. You solve challenges more effectively, serve your principals with greater confidence, and know that a community of peers stands ready when you need them.

That's what CPEN provides: a trusted network where private service professionals support one another, share knowledge, and collectively elevate the standard of service across Colorado.

Why CPEN Exists: The Reality of Private Service

Private service is unlike any other profession. The very qualities that distinguish you in this role can also separate you from peers who share your experience:

An Invisible Profession

There are no industry directories, no professional associations with local chapters, and no clear pathways for connection. The private nature of our work means most professionals operate without visibility to others who share their expertise.

Behind the Gates

Discretion requires that we remain unseen. We don't discuss our work casually. We protect our principals' privacy absolutely—and in doing so, we step back from a professional view.

The Solitude of the Role

Most estate managers are the sole professionals in their households. There's no colleague nearby to consult, no team to workshop challenges with, no mentor readily available. You're expected to provide answers while having few people to ask.

Expected to Deliver on Everything

Your principal needs a specialist for antique restoration. The home automation system requires troubleshooting. A guest arrives with specific dietary needs. The aircraft requires detailing before tomorrow's departure.

Each day brings requests that extend beyond any single person's expertise—yet you're expected to deliver solutions gracefully, as though you've navigated this exact situation countless times.

What CPEN Provides

CPEN offers what this profession has always lacked:

Visibility among peers who truly understand your world
Connection that transforms isolation into belonging
Resources through trusted relationships and vetted partnerships
Confidence knowing your network is there when you need it
A safe space rooted in the shared values of discretion, excellence, and service

With CPEN, you're never truly alone behind the gates.

What CPEN Offers Our Members

CPEN delivers value through three core pillars:

Quarterly Gatherings at Distinctive Venues

Connection is at the heart of CPEN. Our quarterly events bring Colorado's private service community together in exceptional settings:

What to expect:

Meaningful peer connection with fellow estate managers and private service professionals who genuinely understand your challenges
Expert-led discussions featuring industry leaders on topics directly relevant to serving UHNW households
Access to distinctive venues, including private museums, aviation facilities, and notable properties
Introductions to trusted vendors who have demonstrated excellence in serving discerning clients
Unhurried networking with refreshments in a relaxed, confidential atmosphere

Our gatherings are designed for genuine relationship building—not transactional networking. Members leave with real connections, practical insights, and resources they can draw upon immediately.

Shared Knowledge & Professional Growth

The private service industry offers few formal training programs or development resources. CPEN helps fill this gap:

Peer conversations where experienced professionals share what works
Collaborative problem-solving addressing real challenges in real time
Awareness of emerging trends, keeping members informed of industry developments
Professional development, including career guidance and skill building
Resource sharing, including trusted vendors, proven approaches, and practical tools

When one member discovers a better solution, the entire community benefits.

Trusted Vendor Relationships

Serving UHNW households requires access to specialized service providers who meet exacting standards. CPEN cultivates relationships with vendors who understand our unique requirements:

Proven providers with established track records serving high-net-worth families
Specialized expertise in areas specific to luxury properties and discerning clients
Preferred access connecting members to high-value resources
Ongoing accountability through community feedback and consistent standards

Our vendor partners earn their place through demonstrated excellence—not paid placement.

CPEN Events: Meaningful Experiences, Lasting Connections

From our inaugural gathering to today, CPEN events have brought Colorado's private service professionals together around thoughtful conversation, distinctive experiences, and genuine relationships.

How It Began

CPEN started with a simple observation: Colorado's private service professionals were eager for connection, yet no community existed to bring them together.

The inaugural gathering drew an overwhelmingly positive response. The turnout and quality of conversation confirmed what we had hoped—professionals in this often-invisible industry welcomed the opportunity for peer connection and mutual support.

That first evening reinforced our commitment to continuing these gatherings. What began as a single event has grown into a thriving network of 65+ professionals, with quarterly gatherings at some of Colorado's most distinctive venues.

Recent Event Highlights

A Conversation on Luxury Travel with Ease Jet Centers of Colorado – Centennial Airport

An evening exploring how thoughtful planning, trusted partnerships, and seamless coordination elevate travel for UHNW individuals and families. The panel featured experts from:

Bruehl – Bespoke travel design and private journeys
Go Rentals – Global leader in elite car rental services
Easemakers / Nines – Personalized lifestyle and travel management

Hosted in a private aviation setting with networking, refreshments, and hors d'oeuvres.

A Conversation on Fine Art Management Clyfford Still Museum – Denver

A panel discussion on best practices for fine art stewardship in private residences, followed by a private museum tour. Panelists included:

Andrew H. Beardsley – Owner, Colorado Estate Management
Stephanie Galetzki – Co-Founder, Colorado Private Service Network
Pamela Moore – Director of Business Development, UOVO: Art, Fashion, Wine
Robert Sweitzer, TRIP – Senior Property & Casualty Risk Engineer, Chubb Risk Consulting
Christine Whaling – Art Advisor & Appraiser, Christine Whaling Art Advisory LLC

Hosted by CPEN, Christine Whaling Art Advisory, UOVO, and the Clyfford Still Museum.

Professional Development: Resume Best Practices Hosted by 2KEYS

A professional growth event featuring keynote speaker Donna Shannon, MCD, NCOPE of Personal Touch Career Services. Topics included:

Emerging trends in private service careers
Resume guidance tailored to our unique industry
Formatting approaches that resonate with principals and agencies
Elevating your professional presence

Presented in partnership with Easemakers.

Event Partners & Venues

CPEN gatherings are made possible through partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to excellence:

Venue Partners:

Clyfford Still Museum
Jet Centers of Colorado – Centennial Airport

Industry Partners:

Easemakers / Nines
UOVO: Art, Fashion, Wine
Chubb Risk Consulting
Bruehl
Go Rentals
Christine Whaling Art Advisory LLC
Personal Touch Career Services

Upcoming Gatherings

CPEN events are held quarterly throughout the year. Members receive advance notice and priority registration for all gatherings.

For information about upcoming events, please contact us directly.

Who Participates in CPEN

CPEN brings together 65+ private service professionals from across Colorado:

Estate Managers & Directors of Residences

The heart of our community—professionals responsible for comprehensive oversight of luxury properties and UHNW households, whether managing single estates or portfolios of properties.

House Managers & Household Professionals

Professionals overseeing day-to-day household operations, staff coordination, and family support, bringing operational expertise and firsthand experience.

Personal & Executive Assistants

Professionals supporting principals directly, coordinating closely with estate management on travel, scheduling, and lifestyle needs.

Private Chefs & Culinary Professionals

Culinary professionals serving private families with expertise in menu planning, dietary considerations, event catering, and household kitchen management.

Family Office Professionals

Team members within family offices who coordinate with household professionals on property oversight, staffing, and family support services.

Allied Private Service Professionals

Other professionals serving UHNW families include household staffing specialists, private service recruiters, and consultants supporting the industry.

Our Community

CPEN at a Glance: 65+ Active Members, private service professionals. Geographic Reach: Front Range to mountain communities. Gatherings, Quarterly events at distinctive venues, Vendor Partners, Carefully vetted providers serving UHNW households. Mission: Elevating Private Service Across the Rockies

Leadership: Andrew H. Beardsley

CPEN was co-founded by Andrew H. Beardsley, a Colorado-based estate manager and Director of Residences with over a decade of experience serving UHNW families.

Andrew recognized that Colorado's private service professionals lacked the peer community found in markets like Los Angeles, New York, and Palm Beach. Estate managers here often worked in relative isolation despite serving some of the nation's most distinguished families.

CPEN was created to address that gap: a professional community shaped by someone who understood the solitude of the role firsthand, designed around the principles of discretion, excellence, and mutual support that define our profession.

"Private service can be a solitary profession. You're behind the gates, expected to provide every answer, yet you have few peers to consult. CPEN gives Colorado's private service professionals something invaluable—a community that understands, resources when you need them, and the assurance that you're not navigating this alone."

— Andrew H. Beardsley, Co-Founder

In addition to his role with CPEN, Andrew operates Colorado Estate Management, providing fractional estate management services to UHNW families throughout Denver, Boulder, and Colorado's mountain communities.

Learn more about Andrew H. Beardsley

Looking Ahead: The Private Estate Network

The success of CPEN has inspired a broader vision: The Private Estate Network—a national platform connecting private service professionals and UHNW families across America's premier luxury markets.

Extending the Model Nationally

Just as CPEN brought community to Colorado's private service professionals, The Private Estate Network aims to:

Connect estate managers across 18 premier luxury markets, including Aspen, Vail, Jackson Hole, Palm Beach, the Hamptons, Napa Valley, and beyond
Provide UHNW families with access to vetted fractional estate management providers nationwide
Establish standards for professional excellence in private service
Foster a community where isolation has historically defined the profession\

Join the Colorado Private Estate Network

CPEN welcomes Colorado-based private service professionals who share our commitment to excellence, discretion, and genuine community.

For Private Service Professionals

If you're an estate manager, house manager, director of residences, or allied private service professional based in Colorado, we'd be pleased to introduce you to our community.

Membership includes:

Invitations to quarterly gatherings at distinctive venues
Access to the CPEN professional community
Introductions to trusted vendor partners
Participation in industry conversations and knowledge sharing
Connection with 65+ peer professionals across Colorado
The assurance of knowing a network stands with you

The essence of CPEN: You don't need to know everything. You need to know the right people.

For Industry Partners & Sponsors

Organizations aligned with CPEN's mission to elevate private service may inquire about partnership and sponsorship opportunities for events and initiatives.

Contact CPEN

Andrew H. Beardsley, Co-Founder

Phone: 303-807-9577

Email: info@coloradoestatemanagement.com

Behind the gates, discretion keeps us unseen. But unseen doesn't have to mean alone.

CPEN provides the community, resources, and peer support that private service professionals deserve—so you can serve your principals with confidence, knowing a trusted network stands with you.