Richard Werner

President & CEO | Upstate Colorado Economic Development

Rich has 18 years of experience in all facets of economic development. He joined Upstate Colorado Economic Development in his current role as President & CEO in 2015. Prior to joining Upstate Rich worked in Southern Colorado for six years. Rich has previously served as the Associate Director for the State of Colorado Small Business Development Centers for Former Governor Bill Owens and Bill Ritter. Prior to his appointment by the State, he acted as the Director of Marketing and Community Affairs for the Boulder Technology Incubator (CTEK).
Rich spent his early career in the private sector in Washington DC after receiving a Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Communications from The American University. Rich enjoys trying to ski and golf but his favorite activities center around spending time with his wife & three children.