Julie Jacoby has served the City of Thornton for over a decade. As the Deputy Director of Economic Development, Julie oversees the retail attraction process which has included community-changing projects such as the Denver Premium Outlets, TopGolf, Main Event, King Soopers Marketplace, and the newly announced Candlelight Theater, and Chicken N Pickle.
Prior to joining the City, Julie’s managerial and marketing career spanned a variety of industries, including retail, development, broadcasting, and hospitality. In 2011, Julie took her retail knowledge to the public sector, serving as an Economic Development Specialist for the City of Commerce City before joining her hometown team in the City of Thornton in 2014. Julie is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC), and the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
Julie holds degrees in Communications and Political Science from Valparaiso University, and her CEcD certification in Economic Development from IEDC. She has lived in Thornton since 2001 with her husband, Jeremy, and two daughters, Jessica and Johanna.