Experienced staff for every economic development need.

Kelly Brough
President and CEO
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation

Kelly Brough (pronounced "bruff") took the helm of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Metro Denver EDC in October 2009. Previously, she worked as the Chief of Staff for the City and County of Denver, after serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of Accountability and Reform. During her career, Kelly’s work has focused on improving public sector performance and service delivery and developing stronger working relationships between the public, non-profit and private sectors. Kelly has a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Colorado at Denver and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sociology, Criminal Justice from Montana State University.

Tom Clark
Executive Vice President
Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce

Tom Clark is Executive Vice President of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. He has over 30 years of economic development experience at the state, regional, county and city levels. Tom's career spans four decades from Director of Commercial and Industrial Development for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs, through positions with the Fort Collins, Colorado Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Denver Corporation, the Boulder Chamber of Commerce, the Jefferson Economic Council, and the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. He holds bachelors degrees in speech and psychology from Minnesota State University and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Illinois. Tom was the founder and first president of the Metro Denver Network, the Metro Denver region's first economic development program, for which he received the Arthur D. Little Award for Excellence in Economic Development. He was chosen as one of the nation's top economic development professionals by the Council on Urban Economic Development.

Janet Fritz
Director, Marketing and Technology

Janet joined the Metro Denver EDC in April 2003 and directs all marketing and public relations strategies, including coordinating national marketing and advertising, creating promotional materials, social media integration, special event coordination, development of new technology products, and directing the metrodenver.org and metrodenverGIS.org Web sites. She has 18 years of experience in marketing/public relations/communications management, having previously worked as Marketing Director at Jefferson Economic Council in Golden and as a Communications Specialist for the Public Relations/Marketing Department of Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, SD. Janet is a South Dakota native. She has a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications-Journalism from Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD.

Julie Boland
Director, Investor Relations

Julie is responsible for investor recruitment and retention, engagement and communications, and investor events. Before joining the Metro Denver EDC in October 2009, she was Senior Account Executive for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. She has 17 years of experience in sales and marketing and corporate investment/membership management. Julie also has a real estate and relocation background, and received her certificate for Basic Economic Development in 2008. A Wyoming native, Julie considers herself a “nearly native” of Colorado, having resided in Denver for over 20 years.

Laura Brandt
Manager, Economic Development

Laura is the Manager of Economic Development for the Metro Denver EDC. She assists with prospects, research, and business recruitment and retention. Prior to joining the Metro Denver EDC, Laura was an Economic Development Specialist for the City of Lakewood for six years. While at Lakewood, Laura coordinated the creation of two urban renewal districts and the relocation of more than 50 businesses that were displaced by the $750 million Belmar redevelopment. Laura brings more than 23 years experience in economic development, community organization, and marketing to the Metro Denver EDC. As Executive Director of the Rockford Central Area Corporation, Rockford, Illinois, Laura was responsible for the economic development and marketing of the city’s downtown. She served three terms as a member of the City Council in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. A Wisconsin native, Laura is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Platteville.

Mary Jeffreys
Energy Industry Manager

Mary joined the Metro Denver EDC in 2010. She manages the Colorado Energy Coalition which includes representatives from industry, finance, law, government, education, economic development, and the public workforce system. In addition, Mary assists with prospects, business recruitment, and retention. Mary was previously the energy industry coordinator with the Metro Denver WIRED Initiative, a U.S. Department of Labor grant to strengthen the talent development pipeline for the region’s targeted growth industries. Her background also includes working as a business development representative for the cities of Denver and Lakewood, and as marketing director for OZ Architecture in Boulder. Mary graduated Cum Laude with a B.S. in business from Regis University.

Vicky Lea
Aviation & Aerospace Industry Manager

Vicky joined the Metro Denver EDC in March 2009. She supports the region’s aviation and aerospace industries, and manages the Colorado Space Coalition and the DIA Leadership Committee. Vicky was previously Aerospace Industry Coordinator with the Metro Denver WIRED Initiative, a U.S. Department of Labor grant to increase the pipeline of workers to the region’s targeted growth industries. Vicky previously worked for UK Trade and Investment at the British Consulate in Denver, where she helped Colorado companies expand business operations into the United Kingdom, and assisted British companies conducting business in Colorado. Vicky also worked to build education and non-profit partnerships for international social economic development programs. Originally from the UK, Vicky received her Master’s degree in Development Studies from Manchester University.

Annie Boeckman
Senior Marketing & Interactive Media Specialist

Annie started at the Metro Denver EDC in March 2006. She manages new content and updates for the metrodenver.org Web site and e-newsletters, organizes and attends trade shows, assists with national marketing and public relations efforts, and develops new ways to interact with the public through social media. She previously worked as a marketing coordinator for Tectonic Inc., a design and construction services technology company in Englewood, and as an assistant marketing coordinator for Red Robin’s corporate headquarters in Greenwood Village. Annie has a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Technical Communications, with a concentration in public relations and business economics, from Colorado State University in Fort Collins. A Colorado native, she can usually be found hiking the foothills of the Front Range or navigating the streets of Downtown Denver.

Steve Ambriz
Investor Relations Specialist

Steve joined the Metro Denver EDC in March 2008 after three years as the Training Coordinator with the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center. He is responsible for the accounting functions at the Metro Denver EDC and maintaining the investor database. Steve also assists the staff with site selection research, meeting planning, and other administrative projects. Steve's work experience is in banking and mortgage lending. Originally from Oregon, Steve has called Denver home for the last 10 years.

Paula Larsen
Executive Assistant

Paula joined the Metro Denver EDC in September 2007. As Executive Assistant to Tom Clark, she schedules appointments and meetings as well as assisting Metro Denver EDC staff with special projects, research, and events. In addition, she supports the Chief Operating Officer of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce with day to day operations. Prior to joining the Metro Denver EDC, Paula worked in administration for the University of Colorado Denver and National Jewish Health.