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 from across Colorado. The board includes members
from five state regions, five discretionary members, five executive members and five ex-officio members.
Executive Directors
Heather Otter
Jill Mendoza, CEcD
Marisa Stoller
Deputy Director
Brian Rose
Region 9 Economic Development District of SW Colorado
Denise Stephens
Kristi Pollard
Operations Director
Kim Woodworth
Economic Development Council of Colorado
Stephani Burditt
Debbie Tuttle
Rocky Scott
Shareholder
Carolynne White
Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Schreck
Executive Director
Brian Lewandowski
University of Colorado Boulder
Sara Blackhurst
Economic Development Specialist
Stewart Meek
City of Centennial
President & Chief Economist
Patty Silverstein
Development Research Partners
Director of Economic Development and Firestone Urban Renewal Authority
Paula Mehle
Town of Firestone
Josh Birks
Economic Development Manager and Executive Diretor of Urban Renewal Authority
Steve Art
City of Wheat Ridge
Ryan Dwiggins
Jillian Fresa
Makala Barton
Greg Olson
Shannon Hein
Danelle Berg
Wendi Nafziger
Economic Development Director
John Bristol
Steamboat Chamber | Routt County | City of Steamboat Springs
Kate Guibert
Chris Cross
Decker Woodworth
Economic Health Manager
SeonAh Kendall
City of Fort Collins
Sr. Commercial Lender
Wyatt Jones
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Max Daffron
Morgan Smith
Economic Development/ Urban Renewal Director
Kimberly Bailey
City of Fountain
Associate Vice Chancellor for Workforce Partnerships/ Development
Michael Macklin
Colorado Community College Sytem
Business Development Manager
Walt Elish
Town of Berthoud
Jill Young
Executive Director
Robin Brown
Grand Junction Economic Partnership
Michelle Vance
Sammie George
Cecilia Harry
Community Development Director
Trish Thibodo
Region 10
Executive Assistant
Darlene McCampbel
Town of Parker - Economic Development
Executive Director
Trisha Herman
Phillips County Economic Development
VP of Economic Development
Beth Taylor
Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC
Regional Economic Development Manager
Lindsay Van Meter
BNSF Railway
Daniel Ryley
Megan Pierce
Kathleen Johnson
Senior Communications Strategist
Britta Blodgett
Colorado Workforce Development Council
Jessica Erickson
Amy Sherman
Shelby Wood
Town Manager
Jeremy Rietmann
Town of Gypsum
Crystal LaTier
John Wells
Economic Development Director
Michelle Claymore
City of Commerce City
Executive Director
Laura Marchino
Region 9 Economic Development District
Director, Economic Development
Stacy Miller
Town of Windsor
Senior Advisor, External Affairs
Drew Kramer
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assoc
Senior Vice President, Economic Development
Tammy Fields
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
Regional Representatives
Heather Otter
Jill Mendoza, CEcD
Marisa Stoller
Southwest
Brian Rose
Region 9 Economic Development District of SW Colorado
Denise Stephens
Kristi Pollard
Northwest
Kim Woodworth
Economic Development Council of Colorado
Stephani Burditt
Debbie Tuttle
Rocky Scott
Metro Denver
Michelle Claymore
City of Commerce City
Carolynne White
Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber, Schreck
Metro Denver
Brian Lewandowski
University of Colorado Boulder
Sara Blackhurst
Southwest
Laura Marchino
Region 9 Economic Development District
Metro Denver
Stewart Meek
City of Centennial
Metro Denver
Patty Silverstein
Development Research Partners
Northeast
Paula Mehle
Town of Firestone
Northeast
Stacy Miller
Town of Windsor
Josh Birks
Metro Denver
Steve Art
City of Wheat Ridge
Ryan Dwiggins
Metro Denver
Drew Kramer
Tri-State Generation & Transmission Assoc
Jillian Fresa
Makala Barton
Greg Olson
Southeast
Tammy Fields
Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
Shannon Hein
Danelle Berg
Wendi Nafziger
Kate Guibert
Chris Cross
Decker Woodworth
Wyatt Jones
Colorado Housing and Finance Authority
Max Daffron
Morgan Smith
Metro Denver
Michael Macklin
Colorado Community College Sytem
Metro Denver
Walt Elish
Town of Berthoud
Jill Young
Michelle Vance
Sammie George
Cecilia Harry
Metro Denver
Darlene McCampbel
Town of Parker - Economic Development
Northeast
Trisha Herman
Phillips County Economic Development
Southeast
Beth Taylor
Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC
Lindsay Van Meter
BNSF Railway
Daniel Ryley
Megan Pierce
Kathleen Johnson
Britta Blodgett
Colorado Workforce Development Council
Jessica Erickson
Amy Sherman
Shelby Wood
Northwest
Jeremy Rietmann
Town of Gypsum
Crystal LaTier
John Wells
Southwest
Trish Thibodo
Region 10
Northwest
John Bristol
Steamboat Chamber | Routt County | City of Steamboat Springs
