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: pchoate@choatech.com
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):
- Paul Choate, 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
- Dennis Bailey-Fougnier, Western Community College
CAMA Metro - Manufacturing Sector Partnership
Contact Us:
Web: http://coloradomanufacturing.org/denver-metro/
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):
- Laura Roybal, Terumo
- Kim Hagel, REO
- Frank Gonzales, Geotech
- Grady Cope, Reata Engineering
Convener(s):
- Daron Linton, CAMA
- Workforce Centers - Denver, Jeffco, Boulder
- ACEC
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
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 1
Business Chair(s):
- Barry Walter, Jr., Barry Walter Sr Company
- Julia Lambert, Leprino Foods
- Erik Triblehorn, Agi-Inject
Convener(s):
- Elinor Brown, Morgan Community College
- Janine Groves, Yuma Workforce
- Josh Gibbs, Fort Morgan Workforce
Southern Colorado Manufacturing Partnership
Contact Us: steven.chorak@state.co.us
Industry Focus: Manufacturing
Economic Region: 7
Business Chair(s):
- Ron Francis, pewag Traction Chain
- Ambarish Dave, JM Eagle
Convener(s):
- Steve Chorak, 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
Convener(s):
- Jeana Capel-Jones, CUWA
- Judy Emery, CUWA
- Kelly Folks, AD Works
- Kevin Hougen, Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Region 5 Health & Wellness Partnership
Contact Us: melody.bolton@state.co.us
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 5
Business Chair(s):
- TBD, Lincoln Community Hospital
- Carrie Rico, Keefe Memorial Hospital
Convener(s): Melody Bolton, Limon Workforce Center
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
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 Mgr Alamosa
- Dr. Carmen Simone, Trinidad Jr. College
Upper Arkansas Healthcare Sector Partnership
Contact Us: ccEconDevC@gmail.com
Industry Focus: Health & Wellness
Economic Region: 13
Business Chair(s):
- Sheri Trahern, St Thomas More Hospital
- Louse Delgado, 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
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 Pub Health
- Lesley Reeder, The Steadman Group
- Cathy Roberts, Mercy Reg Medical Ctr
Convener(s):
- Kathleen Mclnnis, Southwest Colorado AHEC
- Russelyn Connor, Southwest Colorado AHEC
- Laura Lewis, Economic Development
- Chloe Wiebe, Workforce
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
- Brian Moore, St Mary Corwin
Convener(s):
- Linda Johnson, Workforce
- Mary Chavez, Pueblo Community College
Tech
Denver Metro Tech Partnership (DMTP)
Contact Us: kelly@coloradotechnology.org
Industry Focus: IT
Economic Region: 3
Business Chair(s):
- Heather Terenzio, Techtonic
- Monica Lang, Zayo
Convener(s):
- Kelly Underell, Colorado Technology Association
- Sarah Bennett, Denver Office of Economic Development
Upper Arkansas Technology Sector Partnership
Contact Us: David.bradley.rowland@gmail.comerstevens@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
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):
- James Roina, Denver Workforce
- Michael Smith, Colorado Homebuilding Academy
- Jim Moody, Colorado Construction Association
- Katrina Wert, Community College of Denver
- Bryan Cook, Associated General Contractors
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, IKEA
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: 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):
- Judy Lohnes, Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments
- Wendell Pryor, Chaffee Eco Dev
- Charles Bogle, Custer Eco Dev