I oversee business expansion and retention efforts in the Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region for new business locations assisting with site visits; incentive analysis; real estate needs; business-to-business introductions, and state advocacy connections. My primary responsibility is related to leading the maintenance and handling of new business prospects and development activity, small business and entrepreneurial development and workforce development issues. Plan, direct, and implement the business marketing, retention and recruitment programs and activities. Respond to and work with relocation requests from outside companies and develop marketing programs and incentives to increase the number of new, quality jobs in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. BS in Communication and Conflict Management Regis University