2025 Program Content
May 2025 - Data Center Consortium
Adam Krueger CEcD - Economic Development Director, City of Thornton
Chad Howell CHMM - Redevelopment Administrator, City of Thornton
Thornton Shopping Center Redevelopment - Presentation
April 2025 - Data Center Consortium
Rich Werner - President & CEO, Upstate Colorado
Data Center Development and Grid Modernization Act - Presentation
Rich Bio:
Rich has 16 years of experience in all facets of economic development having most recently joined Upstate in 2015 as President & CEO. Prior to Upstate Rich worked as VP at the Pueblo Economic Development Corporation where he was responsible for all attraction, retention and expansion activities. Rich has previously served as the Associate Director for the State of Colorado Small Business Development Centers for Former Governor Bill Owens and Bill Ritter. Prior to his appointment by the State, he acted as the Director of Marketing for the Boulder Technology Incubator (CTEK).
A New York native, he has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Communications from The American University in Washington DC. Rich enjoys trying to ski and golf but his favorite activities center around spending time with his bride of 15 years and three young children.
Erickson Senior Living - Presentation
March 2025 - Creating an Inclusive Economy
Stephanie A. Burke, PMP - Director, Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA)
Mića Anderson - Senior Director of Airport Access & Business Opportunity
Denver International Airport (DEN) - Presentation
Amy L. Olson, SHRM-SCP, Chief Human Resources Officer
Ready Foods - Presentation
Dr. Ryan McCoy, Chief of Advancement and Strategic Partnerships
Westminster Public Schools - Presentation
February 2025 - Development Standards Overhaul - Adams County
Jess Daniels, PMP - Senior Implementation Planner, Community and Economic Development Department