NWCDC Regional Leadership
Northwest Colorado Development Council consists of ten voting members, who shall be an elected official and a member of the governmental body which he or she represents. In the absence of a member, the alternate can be designated to the conduct of the affairs of the Council.
Executive Committee:
Tim Redmond
Routt County Commissioner, NWCDC Board Chair
Melody Villard
Moffat County Commissioner, NWCDC Vice Chair
Callie Scritchfield
Rio Blanco County Commissioner
Additional Voting Members:
City of Craig: Mayor Chris Nichols
Alt. Shannon Scott, Economic Development Manager
City of Steamboat Springs: Councilor Joella West
Alt. Councilor Gail Garey
Town of Hayden: Mayor Pro Temp Trevor Gann
Alt. Tegan Ebbert, Deputy Town Manager
Town of Rangely: Mayor Andy Shaffer
Alt. Allen Parker, Town Manager
Town of Meeker: Mayor Travis Day
Alt: Mandi Etheridge, Town Manager
Town of Oak Creek: Mayor Melissa Dobbins
Alt. Louis Fineberg, Town Administrator
Town of Yampa: Mayor Stacey L. Geilert
Alt. Sheila Symons, Town Manager
Staff:
Christine Rambo, CEcD
Project Manager
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Christine Rambo, MBA is a Certified Economic Developer with 31 years of experience in economic development, community development, community engagement, strategic planning, marketing, communications, branding and public relations. She serves as the project manager for NWCDC, providing technical assistance, project coordination, incentive advice and more.
Emily O’Winter
Grants Manager
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Emily O’Winter brings 15 years of experience in state, federal, local, and philanthropic grant writing in the areas of economic development, public health, healthcare, mental health, education, employer wellness, aging, urban planning, and thriving communities. She provides grant writing, review, and technical assistance for municipalities, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses.
Sasha Nelson
ERC Fellow and BR&E Specialist
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Sasha Nelson serves as the Business Retention and Expansion Specialist for Northwest Colorado. She provides one-on-one, confidential business consulting to help businesses start and grow.
