Lead the region’s largest chamber of commerce and private economic development organization. Our Mission is “To achieve economic prosperity for our region and act as a catalyst for business innovation and growth.” Four critical mission areas include job growth; business advocacy in public policy; support for military and defense industry; building strong, inclusive business climate. Prior to joining the Chamber & EDC staff, I was area manager for CH2M HILL. B.S. Agricultural Economics / Honors Scholar, University of Missouri, 1982M.S. Natural Resource Economics / Colorado State University, 1994