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

  • Thayer Hirsh

    CEO

Meet the Board

  • Ben Miller

    PRESIDENT

    Vail Health

  • Erin Young

    VICE-PRESIDENT

    Colorado Workforce Development Council

  • Dave Askeland

    TREASURER

    Colorado Mountain College

  • Nell Wareham

    Freeport-McMoRan

    Colorado Economic Development Commission

  • Aaron Landau

    EVO3 Workspace / EVO3 Foundation

  • Blair McGary

    Xcel Energy

  • Eddie O'Brien

    O’Brien & Associates

  • Mark Richards

    Entrepreneur

  • Brittany Romano

    Startup Colorado

  • Steve Shapiro

    Retired Executive

  • Mike Shambarger

    FirstBank

  • Marco Vienna

    FourPoints Funding