Logan County and City of Sterling officials, along with area business representatives, pose for a photo with employees at Amazon’s Sterling delivery station during a tour of the station Monday, Oct. 20. (Callie Jones/Journal-Advocate)
Logan County Economic Development Corporation (LCEDC) is a 501 C 3 not-for-profit corporation formed in 2001 to expand the economic base of Logan County, Colorado.
What We Do
- Retention and expansion of existing businesses
- Recruitment of diverse and complementary new businesses
- Infrastructure development
LCEDC functions as a point of contact to assist with the acquisition of financing; local and state incentive packages; and state, federal and private grants. It also serves as a liaison between industry and local government to facilitate industry establishment and expansion.
Who We Are Staffed with a full-time Executive Director with board oversight, LCEDC is the entry point for economic development. LCEDC’s leadership team includes board members and staff with diversified industry and management experience in real estate, construction, telecommunications, project management, finance, operations, and small business. The Board includes representatives from private sector membership, as well as the Sterling City Council, Logan County Board of County Commissioners, and Sterling Urban Renewal Authority. The depth and breadth of our team contributes to accomplishing our mission to grow Logan County’s economy.
Trae Miller, Executive Director – As a native of Logan County with strong business experience, Trae brings a local perspective combined with a strong business approach and strategic thinking to his leadership role. His previous experience included Business Development Analyst, Feed Formulator, and Buyer at J.D. Heiskell & Co, Lead Buyer and Account Manager for Cargill Food Distribution in Denver and Salt Lake City. Board involvements include El Pomar Foundation Northeast Regional Council, Logan County Childcare Collaborative, Northeast CO Economic Developers, and Logan County Chamber of Commerce. Trae is a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in Business Administration with Marketing Concentration and Certificate in Financial Analysis.
OFFICERS For 2026:
Board President- Cade Reynolds – Partner – Northeast Agri Services – 2027
Vice President-Kenny Alderson – Regional Manager, 21st Century Equipment- 2028
Secretary -Walter Page – Henry’s Pub and Elm Street Liquor -2029
Treasurer – Darrin Blankenbeckler – CEO Sterling Federal Credit Union – 2029
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Nathan Nichols- VP Regulation and Compliance, Nichols Tillage Tools – 2029
Jason Thyne – COO, Banner Health-Sterling Regional Med Center – 2028
Hans Rodvik – Government Affairs Rep, Xcel Energy – 2028
Chip Powell – Owner, CCA Powell Holdings LLC – 2027
Andrew Fritzler Account Manager – PFS Insurance – 2027
PUBLIC SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES:
Johnna Harris – Sterling Urban Renewal Authority Rep
Kellan Rafaeli – Sterling City Council Rep
Kristi Knowles – Sterling City Council Rep
Jim Santomaso – Logan County Commissioner Rep
John Sheldon (Ex-Officio) – City Manager, City of Sterling
Caitlin Baseggio(Ex-Officio) – Executive Director – Logan County Chamber of Commerce
Membership
LCEDC is a membership supported organization. By becoming a contributing member, your business will have direct input on our strategic direction and opportunities to serve on committees. Investment levels vary and provide a range of benefits. All members receive regular Executive Director updates, communications on other special seminars or events, invites to the LCEDC Annual Meeting, and eligible to receive a Colorado Enterprise Zone tax credit for contributions.
LCEDC Membership
