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BEDC Public Private Partnership

Brighton Economic Development Corporation is a unique public-private partnership representing the economic development interests of Brighton. By leveraging the resources of both the public and private sector leadership in Brighton, Brighton EDC provides a broader approach to economic development representing a wide range of viewpoints.

Investors

More than thirty companies invest yearly in BECD to help finance and support the proactive recruitment of quality companies to Brighton. The placement of these companies provides quality jobs for the citizens of Brighton.

BEDC Executive Board

As a public-private partnership, it is important that all investors (public and private) have a voice in the programs and activities of EDC

Alan Lemons, Chair Wells Fargo
Valerie Espinosa, Vice-Chair Valley Bank & Trust
Troy Whitmore, Past Chair United Power
James Vigesaa, Treasurer Bleeker Vigesaa General Contractors
Brian Cohen, Secretary Haselden Construction, LLC
Manuel Esquibel, City Manager City of Brighton
Raymond Gonzales, President/CEO Brighton Economic Development Corporation

BEDC Board of Directors

The private sector is critical to funding the programs of the EDC and providing private sector perspectives to Brighton’s economic development efforts. By growing new leaders at EDC from both within Brighton and from businesses outside of Brighton, EDC will benefit from additional funding and leadership that will help conduct its mission

Designated Appointments:

Dick McLean: Councilman, City of Brighton
Chris Maslanik: Councilman, City of Brighton
Rich Gonzales: Brighton Urban Renewal Authority
Manuel Esquibel: City Manager, City of Brighton
Jeff Barratt: Dean of Instruction, Front Range Community College
Brian Lewis: Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Rod Blunck: Superintendent, School Dist. 27 J

Board of Directors

Alan Lemons: Wells Fargo Bank
Daniel Madruga: CLC Associates
Bob Diebel: Office Scapes
Bob Sakaguchi: Western Vision Properties
Brian Cohen: Haselden Construction, LLC
Chuong Le Katz, Look, and Onorato, P.C. Chris Grady: Kephart Architects
Doug Scherrer/Valerie Espinosa: Valley Bank & Trust
Glen Gude: Guaranty Bank & Trust Co.
Harold Dupper: Platte Valley Medical Center
Kevin Hawkins: WoodHawk Development
Jim Hall: First Bank of Adams County
Mike Tamblyn: THF Realty/Prairie Center
Jim Vigesaa: Bleeker & Vigesaa, LLC
Torben Poulsen: Vestas Nacelles America Inc.
JoAnn Wagner: SOS Staffing
Mike Gordon: R & R Auto Spa, LLC
Joe Culkin: Nolte Associates, Inc.
Norm DeHart: Guidance Corporate Realty Advisors
Paul DeCrescentis: King Paul Management
Rob Osborne: Xcel Energy
Todd Brummond Holiday Inn Express Troy Whitmore United Power Tom Morton Carma Colorado
Shawn Whinnen Saunders Construction

Investors

Brighton EDC has a wealth of resources and talents among its participants, EDC needs to provide a structure and program that will engage its investors.