Westminster, CO – Last week, the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP) celebrated participants on completing LEAD Metro North, the 10-month leadership and professional development program.

The LEAD Metro North program provides participants with the opportunity to engage in rich leadership training to develop and enhance their careers, learn more about the Adams County economy and its industries, and build relationships with key community leaders.

AC-REP prides itself on cultivating, growing and connecting gamechangers to better serve the Greater Adams County region. Selected participants of the 2024 LEAD Metro North class represent several industries spanning from the financial sector to education, energy to local government, healthcare and more – all of whom share a commitment to shaping the region’s economic vitality in the future.

The 2023-2024 graduates include:

• Ashley Portillo, Adams County Sheriff's Office
• Jared Barr, North Suburban Medical Center
• Katie Shobe, Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain
• Kate Gitchell, Rocky Mountain Partnership
• Katie Schwind, Front Range Community College
• Tyler Robbins, Norris Design
• Stephanie Otte, City of Westminster
• Sarah Palki, American AgCredit
• Allison Moeding, City of Northglenn
• Mitchell Arnold-Anderson, First Bank
• Nicci Beauprez, Adams County
• Christopher Boyd, Maiker Housing Partners
• Luz Carrillo, United Power
• JD Cordova, Adams County Sheriff's Office
• Julie Duran Mullica, Tenet Health
• Yvette De La Cruz, Westminster Public Schools
• Tyler Ehlers,  Bank of Colorado
• Sierra Fedder, Town of Frederick
• Jennifer Goldman, Horrocks Engineering
• Laura Gromadzki, Chevron Corporation
• Taylor “Cole” Ray, Adolfson & Peterson Construction
• Jennifer Rutter, Adams County
• Mae Yang, Brighton Development Corporation

Since the early 1980’s, the Metro North leadership programs have informed and educated more than 1,800 alumni leaders across the region.

AC-REP’s President & CEO, Lisa Hough encouraged graduates to continue in their pursuits of knowledge and growth in their leadership journeys, “You have shown us your potential, and we have no doubt that you will continue to inspire and lead in your communities. The connections you have forged here are the beginning of an impressive network that will support you in your future endeavors, and we are confident in your ability to make a positive impact.”

Applications for the 2024-2025 class will open in July on the AC-REP website.