December 10, 2010---Brighton, CO--- The Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 BEDC Board of Directors Executive officers. The announcement was made at the BEDC Annual Meeting on December 7, 2010 at The Armory at Brighton Cultural Center. The new executive committee includes Alan Lemons with Wells Fargo, past chair; James Vigessa with Bleeker Vigesaa Brown, Chair; Brian Cohen with Haselden Construction, Vice Chair; Jarod Pate with DePaul Real Estate Investment Group, Treasurer; and Torben Poulsen with Vestas Nacelles America, Secretary.
“The 2011-2012 BEDC Board of Directors Executive Committee is an extremely dynamic group of individuals who are certain to lead BEDC to another successful year,” said President and CEO of BEDC Raymond Gonzales.
BEDC also recognized board members for their years of service including Valerie Escatel with Valley Bank and Trust, Troy Whitmore with United Power, Jim Hall With First Bank and Norm DeHart with Guidance Corporate Realty.
The Brighton Economic Development Corporation is a 501c(6) non-profit organization representing Brighton’s economic development interests. Brighton Economic Development Corporation is the primary agent for economic development services, offering assistance and support to businesses in Brighton. BEDC works to expand and diversify the local tax base by facilitating the creation of quality job opportunities for all levels of employment. BEDC encourages responsible, diverse growth and development, and enhance Brighton’s quality of life as a desirable place to live, work, learn and play.