Patrick Giron

President/CEO | Brighton Economic Development Corporation (BEDC)

A proud Colorado native, Patrick joined the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (Brighton EDC) in July of 2016 as Assistant Director.  In 2020 he was promoted into the position of EDC President/CEO for his outstanding efforts throughout the global pandemic of 2020.

Valerie Escatel

Chair

Valerie Escatel is a retired Commercial Lender and Banker. Her precedence is to make those around her happy both personally and professionally. She is an individual with high integrity who believes strongly in serving others and is committed to her philanthropic work. Valerie takes her community service work very seriously and maintains her loyalty to many non-profits in our area.

Todd Brummond

Vice Chair | Trisimo Development

Todd Brummond is the managing member/owner of the Trisimo Hotel Group. The Trisimo Hotel Group manages properties in Brighton including the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Comfort Inn & Suites.

Aryn Lallas 

Treasurer | First American Title

Aryn Lallas has been serving the Brighton community through First American Title for a number of years. 

Mick Richardson

Secretary | Vintage Homes and Land 

Mick is the owner and President of Vintage Homes and Land, LLC. Vintage is the developer of Farmlore, a 500-acre mixed use community embracing the agricultural heritage of Brighton. Mick has been active in homebuilding and development for over 40 years and serves on the Colorado Association of Home Builders Board of Directors and was past President of the Homebuilders Association of Metro Denver. 

Michael Martinez

City Manager Designee | City of Brighton

A native of Adams County, Michael Martinez has eight-plus years of economic development experience, working in a variety of roles in workforce development, business retention, expansion, attraction, and key strategic projects previously with Denver’s Office of Economic Development.

Troy Whitmore

Office Emeritus | United Power

Troy Whitmore is a long-time member of the management team of Brighton-based United Power. He currently serves as Government and Regulatory Relations Officer for the cooperative electric utility. Whitmore is former Chair of the Brighton Economic Development Corporation and Metro North Chamber of Commerce. He also currently serves as a Director for the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and as a board member of the Adams County Regional Economic Partnership and Energy Outreach Colorado.

Maggie Munoz

Special Appointee | Platte Valley Medical Center

Maggie Munoz is the director of business development for Platte Valley Medical Center(PVMC).  PVMC has served the Brighton community over the last 60 years and believe that every interaction is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others. Patients are guests and guests become family.  Everyone is welcome and everyone is served. 

Chuong M Le

Special Appointee  |  3i Law

Chuong Le is an attorney with 3i Law.  3i Law is a full service law firm representing individuals, families and companies in expanding and protecting their wealth and assets. Chuong has a law degree from the University of Denver - Sturm College of Law. He is excited to help our board in the future development of the city of Brighton.