About EDCC
EDCC is Colorado’s leader in promoting a vibrant economy.
Since 1976, the Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) has been promoting effective, responsible economic development practices across the state. As the state’s premier economic development resource, EDCC represents the Colorado’s public and private sector interests. By connecting our communities, members, and partners to high-quality educational opportunities and trusted resources, we advance policy while supporting vibrant economies and enhancing the quality of life for all Coloradans.
About the Board
The EDCC Board of Directors is made up of members and officers that represent communities across our state, state agency and private sector economic development stakeholders. They include members from five state regions, five discretionary members, five executive members and five ex-officio members.
Their purpose is to provide oversight, governance, direction, advice, and to assist in leadership and awareness of EDCC’s mission.
The Board of Directors represent the collective acumen of Colorado’s economic development profession and industry.
Executive Directors
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2025 BOARD CHAIR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Adam Krueger
City of Thornton Economic Development Department
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2025 VICE CHAIR
Community Development Director / Assistant City Administrator
Tyler Purvis
City of Brush!
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2025 TREASURER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Emily Lashbrooke
Pagosa Springs Community Development
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2025 SECRETARY
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Steve Jozefczyk
Grand Junction Economic Partnership
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2025 IMMED. PAST CHAIR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
John Bristol
Routt County Economic Development Partnership
Regional Representatives
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METRO DENVER
Morgan Alu
Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation
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METRO DENVER
Lucas Workman
Adams County
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NORTHWEST
Keith Hensley
Routt County Economic Development Partnership
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NORTHWEST
Tiffany Dickenson
Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado
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NORTHEAST
Paula Mehle
Town of Firestone
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NORTHEAST
Shannon Hein
City of Fort Collins
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SOUTHWEST
Scott Shine
City of Durango
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SOUTHWEST
Brian Rose
Region 9 Economic Development District
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SOUTHEAST
Danelle Berg
Otero County Economic Development
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SOUTHEAST
Sara Lobato
El Paso County
Special Appointments
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MANAGING DIRECTOR
Kittie Hook
Newmark
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REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Lindsay Van Meter
BNSF Railway
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SENIOR DIRECTOR, CORPORATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Tom Bailey
Xcel Energy
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SENIOR ADVISOR, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Drew Kramer
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assoc
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Brian Lewandowski
Leeds School of Business University of Colorado Boulder
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DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Rob Osborn
CORE Electric Cooperative
Ex-Officio’s
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SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST
Britta Blodgett
Colorado Workforce Development Council
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
Trent Thompson
Economic Development Administration
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STATE DEMOGRAPHER
Kate Watkins
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
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INTERIM DIRECTOR
Meridith Marshall
Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Kim Woodworth
Executive Director
Contact Information:
kim.woodworth@edcconline.org
(720) 260-4478
Kimberly Woodworth, EDCC Executive Director
Kim has over 15 years of non-profit and economic development experience and is intricately involved in all aspects of EDCC’s operations and program efforts including, EDCC’s daily operations, budgeting, strategic planning, coordinating, marketing and development, programs, trainings, events, member retention, expansion, and attraction, as well as sponsor development.
Prior to joining the EDCC, Kim served as operations manager for the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. (Metro Denver EDC). In that position she managed a $4 million budget, coordinated meetings for the Metro Denver EDC and its three industry coalitions, and led events management, including the annual Site Selection Conference. In addition, Kim assisted with company expansion and recruitment activities for the Metro Denver region. Prior to working with the Metro Denver EDC, she spent six years with The Denver Brass, a local non-profit music organization, serving as the marketing and PR director.
Kim earned a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design, from the University of Northern Colorado, in 1999, and is currently working on obtaining her certification with IEDC’s Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) program.
Jennifer Cassell
Public Policy Committee Administrator & Lobbyist
Contact Information:
jennifer.cassell@bcpublicaffairs.com
(785) 393.0472
Bobbi Blank
EDCC Administrator
Contact Information:
bobbi.blank@edcconline.org
(720) 260.4478