Meetings

The Vail Economic Advisory Council (VEAC) meets from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month at locations throughout Vail. Meetings are open to the public.

Responsibilities

The volunteer board makes recommendations to the Vail Town Manager and Vail Town Council regarding economic issues and short and long-term strategies, plus works with the community to coordinate economic-related efforts.

Its purpose is to:

  • Advise the Vail Town Council, Vail Town Manager and community on economic issues that will sustain, enhance and diversify the town’s economy.
  • Focus on the overall economic future of Vail (West Vail to East Vail) and develop an organized plan of action using specific information gained from past studies, as well as existing studies.
  • Propose a future structure for economic sustainability efforts.
VEAC Members

(Appointed by Vail Town Manager) 

  • Matt Morgan – Sweet Basil
  • Lee Shore – First Bank
  • Kim Rediker – Vail Racquet Club
  • Liana Moore — Antlers at Vail
  • Brian Nolan – Blue Moose Pizza, Trail's End
  • Mark Gordon – Christiana Realty
  • Chris Romer – Vail Valley Partnership
  • Beth Howard – Vail Resorts
  • Mike Lange – Vacasa
  • Sarah Franke – Vail Valley Foundation
  • Jenny Simonson – Four Seasons Vail
  • Mike Ortiz – Vail Rec District
  • Colter Barnett – R&R Sports Colorado
  • Alison Wadey – Vail Chamber & Business Assn
  • John Dawsey – Vail Resorts
  • Sam Biszantz – Town Council Representative
  • Mike Brumbaugh – Venture Sports
  • Johannes Faessler – Sonnenalp
  • Mark Fenstermacher – Bravo! Vail
  • Andy LaBolle – East West Resorts
  • Fernando Satana - Grand Hyatt
  • Jenny Simonson - Four Seasons
  • Sally January - Alpine Kind

The Town Manager Russell Forrest, Finance Director Kathleen Halloran and Economic Development Director, Mia Vlaar provide staff support to the VEAC.