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Economic Development Council

Strategic | Influential | Connected
The EDC is a network of leaders shaping the future of the Yampa Valley. Made up of influential voices from business, government, education, and the nonprofit sector, the EDC serves as a forum for strategic dialogue and long-term thinking. Members help define priorities, surface opportunities, and strengthen our economic future. It is a place for leaders who want to stay connected, contribute meaningfully, and help shape what comes next.
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A Community Advisory Council

Strategic dialogue and long-term thinking

RCEDP is dedicated to community-driven economic development, and the RCEDP Economic Development Council (EDC) plays a vital role in advancing that mission. The 37-member EDC is a select network of respected leaders from across the Yampa Valley who help shape the region’s long-term trajectory through important conversations about the valley’s economic well-being and quality of life.

Representing a diverse cross-section of business, nonprofit, government, education, and other sectors, EDC members bring strategic insight and broad perspective to the issues that matter most. They serve as a trusted forum for thoughtful dialogue, long-range vision, and leadership on the opportunities and challenges facing the Yampa Valley.

By monitoring economic trends, discussing quality-of-life issues, elevating key opportunities and challenges, and helping define priorities, the EDC not only helps guide RCEDP’s work, but also supports stronger alignment among community partners, the public and private sectors, and other stakeholders working together to shape the future of the Yampa Valley for generations to come.

Annual Highlights

37 Members

11 Leadership Forums
4 Business Visits
1 Economic Summit

Topics: Economic indicators, State of Routt County, education, development, childcare, transportation, entrepreneurship, climate action, key industries, workforce, etc.

Libby Christensen
EDC Chair
Libby Christensen
Statewide Agriculture and Food Specialist, CSU Extension
Madison Keefe - 600 x 600
EDC Vice Chair
Madison Keefe
Branch Manager & Ag / Commercial Lender, Mountain Valley Bank
RCEDP-Event
EDC Business Retention & Expansion Visit with Routt Distillery

Routt County

Angelica Salinas, Commissioner
Tim Redmond, Commissioner
Jay Harrington, County Manager

City of Steamboat Springs

Steve Muntean, Council President, City of Steamboat Spring
Brian Swintek, Councilmember, City of Steamboat Springs
Tom Leason, City Manager, City of Steamboat Springs

Town of Hayden

Mathew Mendisco, Town Manager
Tegan Ebbert, Deputy Town Manager
Kevin Corona, Project Management Specialist

Town of Oak Creek

Louis Fineberg, Town Manager

Town of Yampa

Sheila Symons, Town Administrator/Clerk
Mary Alice Page-Allen, Treasurer/Planner

State of Colorado

Office of Economic Development & International Trade
Rural Opportunity Office

Kami Collins, Rural Opportunity Representative West

Small Business Development Centers

Erin McCuskey, Regional Director
Ashley Dishman, Business Navigator

Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Colorado Workforce Centers

Carolyn Tucker, Industry Engagement Team Lead

Office of Just Transition

Kirstie McPherson, Economic Development Manager
Lynn Figone, Coal Transition Navigator

U.S. Economic Development District - AGNC

Tiffany Dickenson, Executive Director
Mistalynn Meyeraan, Deputy Director

Steamboat Springs Chamber

Sarah Leonard, CEO

Main Street Steamboat Springs

Lisa Popovich, Executive Director

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp.

Michael Ann LaMotte, Director of Development & Strategic Initiatives

Colorado Mountain College

J.C. Norling, VP & Campus Dean

Yampa Valley Regional Airport

Tinnel Gerber, Airport Manager

Yampa Valley Medical Center

Michael Nelson, Director of Finance

Pinnacle Economic Research Group

Scott Ford, Owner

Steamboat Creates

Kim Keith, Executive Director

United Way of the Yampa Valley

Jennifer Bruen, Executive Director

First Impressions of Routt County

Meg Franges, Executive Director

Community Agricultural Alliance

Patrick Stanko, Ag Resource Coordinator

Yampa Valley Community Foundation

Tim Wohlgenant, CEO

Yampa Valley Electric Association

Scott Blecke, CEO

Yampa Valley Outdoor Recreation Coalition

Robin Hall, Co-Founder + CEO, Town Hall Outdoor Co.

Young Professional Network

Annaleigh Bonds, YPN Member

Meet the Board

RCEDP's Board understands the importance of both economic vitality and quality of life.

EDC Spotlights

"The EDC gives me unique insight, helps me stay ahead of important conversations, and keeps me connected to key leaders.” - Libby Christensen
“I value the EDC as a key forum for long-term thinking and it offers a front-row seat to the issues shaping our future.” - Madison Keefe