Who We Are
The Summit Economic Partnership is a 501c3 non-profit organization with a mission to promote economic diversification, workforce development, and entrepreneurial expansion in Summit County, Colorado. Our goal is to connect businesses, workers, entrepreneurs, and entities seeking to establish or expand in the County with resources, programs, and local champions to help them achieve their goals.
The SEP’s board of directors consists of top-level executives, elected officials, education, and industry leaders who serve as local champions for entrepreneurs and businesses, providing mentorship, vocational training, partnerships, and connections to financing and real estate resources. Our focus is to bridge gaps to help businesses and workers in Summit County thrive.
Meet the Team
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Thayer Hirsh
CEO
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Meet the Board
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Ben Miller
PRESIDENT
Vail Health
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Erin Young
VICE-PRESIDENT
Colorado Workforce Development Council
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Dave Askeland
TREASURER
Colorado Mountain College
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Nell Wareham
Freeport-McMoRan
Colorado Economic Development Commission
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Aaron Landau
EVO3 Workspace / EVO3 Foundation
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Blair McGary
Xcel Energy
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Eddie O'Brien
O’Brien & Associates
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Mark Richards
Entrepreneur
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Brittany Romano
Startup Colorado
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Steve Shapiro
Retired Executive
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Mike Shambarger
FirstBank
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Marco Vienna
FourPoints Funding