Colorado Sector Partnership Directory

A sector partnership is an industry-specific regional partnership led by business in partnership with economic development, education, and workforce development.

Advanced Manufacturing

CAMA South

Contact Us: tracywatters@co-cama.org
Web: coloradomanufacturing.org/cama-south/
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 4
Business Chair(s):

Dave Jeffrey, JPM Manufacturing, Chair
Chris Fagnant, Qualtek Manufacturing, Vice-Chair

Convener(s):

Tracy Watters, Choate Technical Services

CAMA West - Mesa Manufacturing Sector Partnership

Contact Us: curtis.englehart@mesacounty.us
Web: coloradomanufacturing.org/cama-west/
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 10
Business Chair(s):

Andrew Golike, Coorstek

Convener(s):

Curtis Englehart, Mesa Workforce
Hollie Van Roosendaal, Mesa Workforce JOBS Prgm
CJ Rhyne, Chamber

CAMA Metro - Manufacturing Sector Partnership

Contact Us:
Web: http://coloradomanufacturing.org/denver-metro/
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):

Patrick Dixon, Terumo BCT
Kim Hagel, Excelitas Technologies
Grady Cope, Reata
Lynn Weberg, Palmer DCS
Becca Zollweg, RK
Cindy Cookson, Gates Corporation

Convener(s):

Tim Heaton, CAMA

NOCO Manufacturing Partnership

Heidi Hostetter, Fauston Tool
Paul Harter, AquaHot
Mina Cox, Speciality Products

Convener(s):

George Newman, Front Range Community College
Adam Crowe, Larimer County Economic Development
Stacy Johnson, Town of Windsor

Northeastern Colorado Manufacturing Sector Partnership

Web: www.northeastcoloradomanufacturers.com
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 1
Business Chair(s):

Barry Walter, Jr., Barry Walter Sr Company
Julia Lambert, Leprino Foods
Erik Triblehorn, Agi-Inject
Rob Nichols, Nichols Tillage & Tools Inc.

Convener(s):

Elinor Brown, Morgan Community College
Janine Groves, Yuma Workforce
Josh Gibbs, Fort Morgan Workforce

Southern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership

Francis Alexander, Vestas Towers

Convener(s):

Daniel Gonzales, Pueblo Workforce Center
Amanda Corum, Pueblo Community College

Southeast Colorado Manufacturing Sector Partnership

Brian Burney, Oliver Manufacturing

Convener(s):

Danelle Berg, La Junta Economic Dev
Ray Martinez, Workforce

Healthcare

Colorado Springs Health Sector Partnership

Gail Decker, Penrose St. Francis
Barb VerCande, Peak Vista
Greg Raymond, Children’s Hospital
Troy Stubbings, Kaiser Permanente

Convener(s):

Traci Marques, Pikes Peak Workforce Center
Tammy Fields, Colorado Springs Economic Development Corp

Greater Metro Denver Healthcare Partnership (GMDHP)

Contact Us: 720-471-6841 or healthcare@arapahoegov.com
Web: healthcaredenver.com
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):

Mary Riebe, Kaiser
Susie Artis, Centura Health Physicians Group

Convener(s):

Ken Arellano, OED Denver Workforce Services
Judy Emery, CUWA

Mesa County Health Care Sector Partnership

Dr. Brian Davidson, St. Mary’s Hospital

Convener(s):

Hollie Van Roosendaal, Mesa Workforce JOBS program
Robin Brown, Grand Junction Economic Partnership
Mike Stahl, Hilltop Community Resources

NOCO Health Sector Partnership

Contact Us: NocoHealthSector@gmail.com
Web: nocohealthsector.org
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 2
Business Chair(s):

Jonas McKinley, UCHealth
Yvonne Myers, Columbine Health

Convener(s):

Lynn Vosler, FRCC
Jacob Castillo, ED
Ann Hutchison, Chamber
Anna Von Dreele, Columbine Health Systems
Even Hyatt, Kaiser
Bill Stout, UCHealth
Jennifer Anderson, Baner
JoAnn Herkenhoff, UCHealth
Gen Ponce-Pore, Colorado State University

Region 5 Health & Wellness Partnership

Mekenzi Stone, Lincoln Community Hospital
Darla Marble, Keefe Memorial Hospital

Convener(s):

Melody Bolton, Limon Workforce Center

San Luis Valley Health and Wellness Partnership

Contact Us: (719) 587-2509, hbrooks@ci.alamosa.co.us
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 8
Business Chair(s):

Mandy Crockett, SLV Health
Kelly Gallegos, Conejos County Hospital

Convener(s):

Heather Brooks, City Manager Alamosa
Jolene Webb, Trinidad Jr. College

Southwest Colorado Healthcare Partnership

Liane Jollon, San Juan Basin Public Health
Lesley Reeder, The Steadman Group
Cathy Roberts, Mercy Regional Medical Center

Convener(s):

Kathleen Mclnnis, Southwest Colorado AHEC
Russelyn Connor, Southwest Colorado AHEC
Laura Lewis, Economic Development
Chloe Wiebe, Workforce
Ke Zhang, Southwest Colorado AHEC
Flannery O'Neil, San Juan Basin Public Health

Southeastern Colorado Healthcare Sector Partnership

Jeannie Larsen, Southeast Health Group
Kelsey Brundage, Ark Valley Reg Hospital

Convener(s):

Danelle Berg, La Junta Economic Dev
Lauren Jones, Workforce

Southern Colorado Healthcare Sector Partnership

Cara Dasher, CMHIP
Darrin Smith, Parkview Hospital
Timea Kennedy, St. Mary Corwin

Convener(s):

Cara Dasher, CMHIP
Linda S. Johnson, Workforce

Upper Arkansas Health and Wellness Sector Partnership

Sheri Trahern, St. Thomas More Hospital
Brian Turner, Solvista Health
Jon Fritz, Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

Convener(s):

Judy Lohnes, Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Wendell Pryor, Chaffee Public Health
Andrea Carlstrom, Chaffee County Public Health
Charles Bogle, Custer Eco Dev

Tech

Denver Metro Tech Partnership (DMTP)

Heather Terenzio, Techtonic
Monica Lang, Zayo
Tanya Jones, Home Advisor
Michael Simpson, PAIRIN

Convener(s):

Kelly Underell, Colorado Technology Association
Liz Ojeda and Sarah Bennett, Denver Office of Economic Development

Upper Arkansas Technology Sector Partnership

Contact Us: David.bradley.rowland@gmail.com or erstevens@canoncity.org
Web: techstart.fremontedc.com
Industry Focus: IT
Economic Region: 13
Business Chair(s):

Brad Rowland, FSLogix

Convener(s):

Ryan Stevens, Canon City EDC

Other Industries

Denver Metro Construction Sector Partnership

Norm Holden, Baker Concrete
Jeff Anker, Saunders

Convener(s):

Ruthanne Zueger, Heggem-Lundquist Paint Co.
Michael Smith, TEACH Construction Initiative
Randy Drennen, Colorado Contractors Association
Bryan Cook, Association of General Contractors
Katrina Wert, Community College of Denver
Lisa Seaman, Association of General Contractors
James Roina, Denver Office of Economic Development

Greater Denver Tree Care (Arborist)

Kevin Marks, Davey Tree Expert Company
Joshua Morin, Taddiken

Convener(s):

Brigitte Orrick, Tree Care Association

Metro Denver Retail Sector Partnership

Tina Castro, HR Generalist, Concessions International
Rachel Shapiro, Director of Human Resources, Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park

Convener(s):

Dana Williams, Denver OED
Yohannes Mengistu, Denver OED
Shonta Trotman, Denver OED

San Luis Valley Value-Added Ag

Karla Shriver, Mountain Farms
Trudi Kretsinger, Kretsinger's Beef

Convener(s):

Zena Buser, Adams State University
Randy Wright, Alamosa City Eco Dev

Upper Arkansas Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Partnership

Contact Us: marilyn@apaintedview.com or ccEconDevC@gmail.com
Industry Focus: Tourism & Outdoor Recreation
Economic Region: 13
Business Chair(s):

Peggy Gair, Royal Gorge
David Blazer, Trailhead
Monty Holmes, Captain Zipline

Convener(s):

Marilyn Stodela, A Painted View
Judy Lohnes, Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
Wendell Pryor, Chaffee Eco Dev
Charles Bogle, Custer Eco Dev

Boulder/Broomfield Tech Partnership

Chris Magyar, Techtonic Group
John Kingdeski, Techtonicc Group
Abbey Roads, IBM

Convener(s):

Corine Waldau, Workforce and Program Director, Boulder Chamber
Erin Jones, Director, Workforce Boulder County
Lynn Vosler, FRCC