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
Contact Us: NoCoMfg@gmail.com
Web: www.nocomfg.com
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 2
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Contact Us: daniel.gonzales@state.co.us
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 7
Business Chair(s):
- Francis Alexander, Vestas Towers
Convener(s):
- Daniel Gonzales, Pueblo Workforce Center
- Amanda Corum, Pueblo Community College
Southeast Colorado Manufacturing Sector Partnership
Contact Us: 719-241-4992, dberg@oterogov.org
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 6
Business Chair(s):
- Brian Burney, Oliver Manufacturing
Convener(s):
- Danelle Berg, La Junta Economic Dev
- Ray Martinez, Workforce
Healthcare
Colorado Springs Health Sector Partnership
Contact Us:
Industry Focus: Healthcare
Economic Region: 4
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Contact Us: curtis.englehart@mesacounty.us
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 10
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Contact Us: melody.bolton@state.co.us
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 5
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Contact Us: kathleen.mcinnis@swcahec.org
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 9
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Contact Us: 719-241-4992, dberg@oterogov.org
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 6
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Contact Us: lindas.johnson@state.co.us
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 7
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Contact Us: ccEconDevC@gmail.co
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 13
Business Chair(s):
- 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)
Contact Us: Sarah.Bennett@denvergov.org
Industry Focus: IT
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Boulder/Broomfield Tech Partnership
Contact Us: boulderbroomfieldtech@boulderchamber.com
Industry Focus: IT
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Other Industries
Denver Metro Construction Sector Partnership
Contact Us: james.roina@denvergov.org
Industry Focus: Infrastructure Engineering
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):
- 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)
Contact Us: borrick@tcia.org
Industry Focus: Energy & Natural Resources
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):
- Kevin Marks, Davey Tree Expert Company
- Joshua Morin, Taddiken
Convener(s):
- Brigitte Orrick, Tree Care Association
Metro Denver Retail Sector Partnership
Contact Us: dana.williams@denvergov.org
Industry Focus: Retail
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Contact Us: zenabuser@adams.edu
Industry Focus: Food and Agriculture
Economic Region: 8
Business Chair(s):
- 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
Metro Denver Early Childhood Partnership
Contact Us: bret.walker@denvergov.org
Industry Focus: Early Childhood
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):
Convener(s):
- Bret Walker, Denver office of Economic Development
- Kelly Bowes and Erin Gager, Denver's Early Childhood Council