The Team

Deborah Cameron is an experienced economic developer with a passion for helping communities uncover, strengthen, and share the assets that drive meaningful growth. She has held leadership roles at regional, state, and multi-state levels, guiding strategic initiatives in economic development, business retention, and place-based storytelling. As the Executive Director of the (EDC), Deborah brings both depth and breadth to her work—combining economic systems and collaborative strategies.

Jake Rishavy has led economic development organizations and initiatives in Colorado for more than a decade and currently leads the Chaffee County EDC. His previous work includes co-founding two Denver-based nonprofit entrepreneurial ecosystems: Prime Health, aimed at facilitating the growth of Colorado-based health tech companies; and the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance, facilitating public private partnerships to deploy emerging technology.

Tim co-founded the Chaffee County EDC Ascent accelerator program, empowering entrepreneurs and equipping them with the tools to succeed. In addition to the accelerator, Chaffee County now has a mentor group of almost 50 experts, and the Ark_Angels financing Network of high net worth individuals investing in local startups. Tim recently signed with Startup Colorado as the Director of Program Development & Innovation.

Tara Reed serves as the Administrative and Accounting Support for the Chaffee County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC). With a keen eye for detail and a robust background in financial management, Tara plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of the CCEDC’s financial and administrative functions.

Robin Vega boasts over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, business, and marketing strategy. She has collaborated with clients across diverse industries such as music, cosmetics, technology, food & beverage, agriculture, and cannabis, helping them tell their stories through thoughtful design and authentic storytelling.