A Thornton resident since 2001, Julie was pleased to join the City of Thornton’s Economic Development team in 2014. In her role as Retail Administrator, Julie oversees the retail business attraction process.

Prior to joining the City, Julie’s extensive managerial and marketing career spanned a variety of industries, including retail, development, broadcasting, hospitality, and education. Most notably, Jacoby spent eight (8) years with General Growth Properties, Inc., one of the nation’s largest retail development companies, and served as the Economic Development Specialist for the City of Commerce City. Julie is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers and of the ICSC Rocky Mountain Alliance.

Julie holds degrees in Communications and Political Science from Valparaiso University. She has lived in Thornton since 2001 with her husband, Jeremy, and two daughters, Jessica and Johanna.