The Economic Development Division is a group of seasoned and talented individuals who bring a variety of skills to the City of Westminster. While we focus on the core functions of business attraction, expansion and retention, our work begins at the intersection of business, places and people.
We understand that a vibrant and inclusive community can only be created when a holistic approach is taken toward growth and prosperity. Our affordable housing policies and programs are a step toward ensuring that our residents have options for attainable housing. Our development and redevelopment projects, including Downtown Westminster and Westminster Station, will feature modern amenities that our residents want, while keeping an eye on sustainable design, multi-modal transportation options and the City’s commitment to open space. All of these efforts are helping us attract and retain a labor pool that companies are seeking.
Please feel free to contact any one of us with your questions. We look forward to working with you!
Stephanie joined the City’s Economic Development team in 2017 and has over 20 years of experience in a diverse range of e economic development practices and programs. She is responsible for the City’s business recruitment and retention, small business development, retail, and affordable housing efforts.
Prior to the City of Westminster, Stephanie served as the Colorado Main Street Coordinator at the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and as a Regional Economic and Development Manager in New Mexico. Her professional background includes business retention and recruitment, affordable housing, public facilitation, policy, and problem solving.
Stephanie is a Certified Economic Developer, CEcD, with focus on strategic planning and neighborhood revitalization. She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business from New Mexico State University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado, Denver.
Shelby has worked for the City of Westminster since 2012 and joined Economic Development in 2016. Her primary focus is supporting the City’s small businesses. She does this by providing assistance to existing and startup businesses, managing the small business grant and scholarship programs, developing small business appreciation and recognition events, and conducting outreach. Shelby also works collaboratively with regional partners in developing business trainings, ongoing small business tools, and with other partner engagements.
Shelby is a Certified Economic Developer, CEcD and she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Tampa where she graduated cum laude. She previously worked in the private sector as an Operations Manager at various companies in Florida and Colorado.
Stephanie joined the City of Westminster team in 2019 and has been a Westminster resident since 2010. She is a passionate about making a difference in the community in which she lives and works. Stephanie is focused on the retention and recruitment of national and local retailers and restaurants. She helps retailers navigate the process of opening a new business and is a trusted point of contact for the business community. She is focused on introducing businesses to the multiple opportunities and resources that are available in Westminster. Stephanie is also actively involved in the process of developing and implementing the Westminster Redevelopment and Adaptive Reuse Toolkit. Stephanie has over twenty years of experience working in commercial real estate with a focus on retail and restaurants. She has worked for multiple commercial developers as a property manager and leasing manager for several mixed-use retail projects in the Denver metro area. Stephanie has a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing from The University of Northern Colorado.
Matt joined the Economic Development Division in 2023 to help ensure a growing, diversified employment base for the City of Westminster. He brings years of retention, expansion, and attraction experience from the State of Arizona and City and County of Broomfield, as well as a strong business development background for various companies.
Matt is quick to learn and support the needs of all kinds of businesses and has supported the growth efforts of companies ranging from solo operators to the Fortune 100.
As an economic developer, Matt always looks for ways to help people and companies build connections with their community. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Arizona State University and is currently working to complete his Certified Economic Developer designation.
Vivi recently joined the Economic Development Division in early 2025. Vivi previously worked as the Housing Programs Manager at the City and County of Broomfield.
She is passionate about working with communities and public service. She has been involved in various housing development and stability projects, such as, emergency rental assistance, affordable housing development, down payment assistance programs, and a variety of other initiatives. She has a lot of experience managing local, state and federal funding aimed at housing opportunities. Vivi holds a Masters in Business Administration.
Vivi works in close partnership with Housing Authorities and Community partner to ensures the Housing needs of the city are being met.
Kimmie (she/her) has worked for the City of Westminster since 2021 and joined Economic Development in 2024. Her primary focus is supporting the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds with a focus on affordable housing programs and the 73rd and Lowell Open Air Event Space in Historic Westminster. She does this through various community investment strategies, including outreach, committee work, and allocating funding streams. Kimmie also works collaboratively with regional partners in finding opportunities for Westminster residents through engaging projects that directly benefit the low-to-moderate areas within the City.
Kimmie holds a master’s degree in library and information science from the University of Denver where she graduated Beta Phi Mu and a bachelor’s degree in English with a Writing concentration from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She previously worked in Libraries and Archives where she focused on community engagement, event planning, preservation, chairing national and statewide award committees, and management.
August of 2023. Shannon previously worked with the Department of Local Affairs and comes to the city with over 30 years of experience in the affordable housing arena. She has provided Asset Management throughout the State of Colorado to affordable housing providers. Currently, she works assisting with the compliance of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs, such as the Emergency and Essential Home Repair (EEHR) and the Housing LIFT programs. She also works with local housing authorities and non-profit partners to address the growing need in our city for affordable housing. Shannon has also been a licensed Real Estate Broker since 2003 and enjoys working with families in purchasing and selling their homes.
