Meet The Team
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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.
Julie Ramsey
Administrative Assistant
Email: JKRamsey@BrightonEDC.org
Direct: 303-655-2020
Julie Ramsey is a seasoned professional with over 32 years of experience as a small business owner in Brighton, Colorado. Her diverse background includes roles as a former school district employee and a subcontractor for the local hospital for 17 years. Julie's deep-rooted connection to the community is evident through her extensive volunteer work and support for local non-profits.
Currently, Julie serves as the Business Development Specialist for the Brighton Economic Development Corporation. In this role, she leverages her vast expertise and community ties to foster economic growth and support local businesses. As a long-time resident, Julie is dedicated to enhancing the community where her children were born and raised. In her current position with the Greater Brighton community’s economic development efforts, Julie plays a crucial role in crafting and implementing programs that support business retention, attraction, expansion, and entrepreneurship.
Paula Armijo
Email: PArmijo@BrightonEDC.org
Office: (303) 655-2155
Direct: (303) 655-2194
Paula Armijo is an administrative professional with more than 25 years of experience offering professional support to businesses both small and large. Paula joined the Brighton Economic Development Corporation (Brighton EDC) team in May 2025. Her expertise in general office management, customer service, event planning and bookkeeping brings a high-level of support to our team, Board of Investors and the local business community. As the Administrative Assistant for the Brighton EDC, Paula fulfills a vital role in our office with multifaceted job responsibilities ensuring a seamless and coordinated operation between our public and private organizations. As a Colorado native and a Brighton resident, Paula is passionate about her community and her role in supporting the City of Brighton and the EDC mission to support the local business community.
Paula has a no-nonsense way of taking care of business, but after business has been taken care of at work, she loves spending time with her husband, kids, fur-babies, family and friends. She enjoys DIY projects, spending time recreating and connecting with nature whenever possible.