Randy is responsible for guiding economic development and growing Denver’s thriving economic base including, attracting investment to the center city, business recruitment and retention, housing, retail and public policy initiatives. With a focus on recruiting and retaining employers; working with developers, financial entities and government representative in attracting and planning for new development; promoting the center city’s brand as an economic hub and home for innovation in the region; and directing efforts to attract housing development to Downtown while increasing the diversity of housing options. Randy joins the Partnership from the Greater Omaha Chamber where he served as senior vice president of economic development. Beyond the Chamber, he is an experienced entrepreneur and economic developer with experience at the state, regional and local level. In addition to serving as president of Lakeshore Advantage, he has played key roles in several urban development projects in Downtown Detroit. He graduated from Binghamton University with a Master of Art in applied economics.