About us

Driving economic growth and opportunity for Montrose County.

Powering Progress

Our Mission. Our Community. Our Commitment.

The Montrose Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to expanding and diversifying Montrose County’s economy. We work collaboratively with business, industry, government, and community partners to create opportunities for a strong, sustainable future.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

COLLABORATION

Building strong partnerships to drive regional success.

INTEGRITY

Acting with honesty, transparency, and accountability.

INNOVATION

Encouraging creative solutions for economic growth.

SUSTAINABILITY

Promoting responsible growth for future generations.

MEDC Board Of Directors

executive committee

Chair

JAMIE SAFF

(Senior VP)

Alpine Bank

Vice Chair

Jimmy Merritt

(Owner)

Merritt Contracting Solutions

Treasurer

David Schieldt

(V.P., P.E./C.F.M)

Del-Mont Consultants, Inc.

Secretary

Sarah Abbott

(Chief Legal Officer)

DMEA / Elevate Internet

Past Chair

Corri Schmidt

(V.P. Of Manufacturing Operations)

TEI Rock Drills