Meet The Team
Robin Martinez
Economic Development Director, President & CEO
Email: RAMartinez@BrightonEDC.org
Phone: (303) 655-2154
Cell: (720) 450-6136
Robin Martinez is an internationally Certified Economic Developer, with over 15 years of experience in the Economic Development industry. Robin was hired in October 2022 as the Director and CEO of Brighton Economic Development Corporation. Prior to joining the City of Brighton, she was the Local Business Administrator with the City of Thornton. Here she developed a fully encompassing small business support program to include designing and implementing the Alliance Business Assistance Center, a bilingual one-stop resource center for small businesses located throughout Colorado. She served as the Assistant Economic Development Director for the City of Brighton from 2012-2015. She has also worked in a variety of Economic Development roles for the City and County of Denver Economic Development, Denver International Airport, and the State of Colorado. Robin is an Adams County native, with her family roots dating back 5 generations in Colorado.
Michael Masciola
Economic Development Manager
Email: MMasciola@BrightonEDC.org
Office: (303) 655-2287
Cell: (303) 915-6135
Michael Masciola's focus at the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is on the attraction of industrial and office employers to the City. He coordinates with City staff and a diverse group of strategic partners across the region to support employers looking to expand or relocate to the City.
Michael has over 25 years experience in economic development overseeing projects in the office, industrial, retail, aviation, housing and governmental sectors. Prior to the Brighton EDC, Michael was an Industry Engagement Consultant for the Colorado Workforce Development Council. His background also includes overseeing economic development for both public/private and municipal organizations in Fairfax County, VA, Colorado Springs, the Northern Colorado Region, Thornton, CO and West Chicago. Michael is a graduate of the University of Colorado with an MBA in Finance. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in both Business Marketing and Regional Planning.
Mae Yang
Business Development Specialist
Email: MYang@BrightonEDC.org
Office: (303) 655-2020
Cell: (720) 398-7802
Mae Yang is a seasoned professional with a rich background spanning both public and private sectors. With 12 years of public service and 8 years as a small business owner, Mae brings extensive expertise to her current role. She holds a Master of Science from Regis University.
In her current position with the Greater Brighton community’s economic development efforts, Mae plays a crucial role in crafting and implementing programs that support business retention, attraction, expansion, and entrepreneurship.