2020/2021 RPD Steering Committee
RPD conference activities are collaboratively coordinated by a Regional Steering Committee comprised of rural nonprofit, government, and business leaders, Community Resource Center, and local foundation staff.
The Steering Committee is the primary organizing structure of a RPD event. The group’s purpose is to provide leadership, county representation, resource development, and financial management for the event. Planning this event requires a significant time commitment and is a highly rewarding process for dedicated individuals willing to work hard for the benefit of their communities.
Executive Committee
Co-Chair: Troy McCue
Lincoln County Economic Development
Co-Chair: Candace Payne
East Central Council of Governments
Event Coordinator: Jessica Weeks
Nellie Stagg
Community Resource Center
Elizabeth Berkeley
Community Resource Center
Program Subcommittee
Co-Chair: Jodi Walker
Kids at Their Best
Co-Chair: Cathy Walp
Wray 20/20 Group
Kandice Kramer
Morgan Community College
Gillian Laycock
The Garage Work Space
Katelyn Lammie
Caring for Colorado Foundation
Michelle Pemberton
Northeast Colorado Health Department
Kaitlin Johnson
Cheyenne County Economic Development
Erica Greenburg
CAHEC
Sara Doll
History Colorado State Historical Fund
Rush Seedorf
Baby Bear Hugs
Hospitality Subcommittee
Co-Chair: Becky Carter
Co-Chair: Raejean Palko
Eastern Colorado SBDC
Yvonne Draxler
Family Resource Center
Linda Messer
Lincoln Community Hospital
Marketing Subcommittee
Co-Chair: Karla Rosas
Centennial Mental Health Center
Co-Chair: Jaci Yula
Centennial Mental Health Center
Mike Bowers
Lone Star School
Rose Green
Colorado Health Foundation
Nicole Herrera
Centennial Mental Health Center
Trisha Herman
Phillips County Economic Development
Melissa Jensen
Centennial Area Health Education Center
