NWCDC Regional Leadership
Northwest Colorado Development Council consists of nine 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
Additional Voting Members:
City of Craig: Mayor Chris Nichols
Alt. KC Hume, City Manager
City of Steamboat Springs: Councilor Gail Garey
Alt.
Town of Hayden: Mayor Ryan Banks
Alt. Mathew Mendisco, Town Manager
Town of Rangely: Mayor Todd Thayn
Alt. Jonah Bollinger, Town Manager
Town of Meeker: Mayor Travis Day
Alt. Margie Joy, Town Manager
Town of Oak Creek: Mayor Melissa Dobbins
Alt. Louis Fineberg, Town Administrator
Town of Yampa: Mayor Stacey L. Geilert
Staff:
Beth Cascaddan, J.D.
Executive Director
970.807.0128
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Beth Cascaddan, J.D., is an accomplished economic development leader with more than 40 years of experience advancing economic growth, community development, and organizational capacity. A significant component of her work has been the development of regulations, ordinances, policies, and governance frameworks that promote responsible economic development while protecting the communities and resources they are designed to serve.
Christine Rambo, CEcD
Project Manager
318-557-0609
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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.
Sasha Nelson, CEcD
BR&EE Specialist
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Sasha Nelson is a Certified Economic Developer and Enterpreneurship Development Professional. She 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.




