Julie Beggs, Vice President of Economic Mobility & Workforce Innovation, Arapahoe Community College As the Vice President of Economic Mobility and Workforce Innovation at Arapahoe Community College, Julie has been instrumental in pioneering programs that […]

Patrick McGlew, Director, APEX Accelerator Patrick McGlew is the Executive Director of Colorado APEX Accelerator, a statewide non-profit organization that counsels businesses on all aspects of […]

Dr. Landon Mascareñaz, Chair, Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, Colorado Community College System Landon is an educator, writer, and democracy builder. As co-founder of the Open Systems Institute, he partners with leaders around the country to […]

Carolyn Martinez, Owner/Manager, CM Commercial Partners Carolyn has a storied career starting with Trammell Crow Companies in 2001. She spent the next 11 years at CBRE creating a dynamic team focused on […]

Azarel Madrigal, Director, Small Business Office Azarel serves as the Director of the Minority Business Office at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. In this role, she is […]

Laura Lewis Marchino, Executive Director, Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado Laura Lewis Marchino serves as the Executive Director of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado, a position she has held since […]

Jenny Leon, Small Business Manager, Alliance Business Assistance Center, City of Thornton Jenny joined the Thornton Office of Economic Development team in 2014 as the Marketing and Events Administrator. In 2023, she transitioned to the Small […]

Wendy Lea, Founder, TechHubNow! Wendy Lea is a leading expert in inclusive economic growth through innovation and entrepreneurship. Recognized for work across industries and regions, […]

Jennifer Law, Chief Human Resource Officer, Vail Health Jen is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer for Vail Health where she is leading the way to attract and retain the best talent to advance […]

Madison Knapp, Director of Implementation, Colorado Succeeds Madison Knapp is the Director of Implementation at Colorado Succeeds, where she utilizes deep expertise in program design, implementation, and stakeholder […]

Adam Krueger, Economic Development Director, City of Thornton Adam Krueger, CEcD, has extensive experience in fostering business expansion, job creation, and community advancement. Adam is a Certified Economic […]

Lacy Kreger, General Director of Strategic Programs and Site Certification, BNSF Railway Lacy Kreger was named General Director of Strategic Programs, Economic Development Department, for BNSF Railway in November 2021.  In this position, Lacy […]

Julian Jacquin, Director of Economic Development and TOEURA, Town of Erie Julian Jacquin is the Director of Economic Development and TOEURA for the Town of Erie, Colorado. Julian started with the Town in September 2021, with […]

Julie Jacoby, CEcD, Deputy Director, Economic Development, City of Thornton Julie Jacoby has served the City of Thornton for over a decade.  As the Deputy Director of Economic Development, Julie oversees the retail attraction […]

Meralis Hood, CEO, Entrepreneurship for All (EForAll) Meralis is the CEO of Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll), a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that partners with communities nationwide to help […]

Will Hillen III, CEO, Hillen Corporation Will Hillen is the CEO for Hillen Corporation which is the parent company for 6 subsidiaries including demolition, abatement, roll offs, recycling, […]

Clif Harald, Founder/Principal, First Flatiron Consulting Clif Harald leads First Flatiron Consulting, a firm specializing in entrepreneurship-led economic development, professional development and education, and […]

Jenni Hall, Director of Community & Economic Development, Adams County Jenni serves as the Director of Community & Economic Development for Adams County, where she has been leading the organization’s work on revitalization a […]