The Economic Development Team

Evan Wendlandt

Economic Development, Associate Director

ewendlandt@larimer.org  |  (970) 498-6680

Serving as the Associate Director of Economic Development with the pleasure of leading the dynamic team focused on economic growth in Larimer County.  Serving in this role I help create regional plans and goals while facilitating conversations around growth and economic success for the region. 

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Leads economic development efforts for Larimer County | Associate Director of Economic and Workforce Development | Regional economic development contact | Business attraction lead

Kelsey Baun

Regional Talent Program Manager

baunkc@larimer.org  |  (970) 498-6612

Kelsey serves as the Regional Talent Program Manager for LCEWD and is proud to represent Northern Colorado as a fifth generation Coloradoan. Kelsey is a two time Colorado State University Alumni - including her MBA in social sustainability - and has worked the past decade in education reform, social impact consulting and community resiliency.

Kelsey believes in the power of reciprocal relationships and prioritizing innovation for fostering holistic & long-term community success. In her free time, Kelsey loves to watch Liverpool soccer, go whitewater kayaking, and enjoy a delicious beverage on one of Fort Collins glorious establishments patio's.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

NoCo Works | Regional collaboration | Business advocacy | Talent Pipeline Development

Adam Crowe

Economic Development Manager

acrowe@larimer.org  |  (970) 498-6641

Adam Crowe is the Economic Development Manager for Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development (LCEWD). LCEWD connects people to meaningful work and businesses to talent and resources, improving our community’s economic wellbeing. Adam grew up in Estes Park and Loveland and settled in Fort Collins where he received a BA in History and Master’s Degree in Education from Colorado State University.

In his free time Adam enjoys spending time the mountains and trying to keep-up with his busy family. Passionate about building a community that fosters business growth and meaningful employment for its residents, Adam is grateful to live in an area where so many other people share the same passions.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Regional Business Retention & Expansion Efforts | Sector Partnership Support | Economic Data Resources

Sandra Jackam

Economic Development Coordinator

sjackam@larimer.org  |  (970) 498-6635

Sandra supports businesses through workforce development consultations and connecting businesses to the many existing resources in our community. She enjoys meeting people, introducing meaningful matches, and helping to have a positive impact on the community.

Sandra is a graduate from Kent State University with dual studies in Business Administration and Spanish History and Literature, and has a work history in adult and secondary-school education, human resources, human-services case management along with a decade of internship coordinating experience. To restore and recharge, she enjoys running, hiking, skiing, hosting friends and spending time with her family.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Business consultations  | Assist talent related sector partnership initiatives | Convener for the Larimer Work Based Learning Alliance

Carol Salter

Nursing Shortage Program Manager

csalter@larimer.org  |  (970) 498-6632

Carol joined Larimer County as the Nursing Shortage Program Manager after a 26 year career in healthcare.

Carol holds a Master of Science in Health Care Administration and is a continuing student of health care policy, Notary Law, history, current politics and her own Scandinavian and Celtic heritage. She is married to artist, RM Salter and they have one daughter, Gabrielle, son in law Nathan and grandson Silas.

Primary Areas of Responsibility

Develop an understanding of the NoCo nursing shortage | Foster engagement & retention of nursing staff through NoCo Health Sector Partnership efforts