On April 12, announced that Elyse Ackerman-Casselberry has been selected to fill the position of Community and Economic Development Director effective May 1, 2017. Casselberry has worked with local governments including the Department of Local Affairs for sixteen years. She has extensive experience in economic development, long-range planning, grant writing, public administration and finances, public policy, community engagement, and strategic planning.
A western slope native, Casselberry grew up in Montrose and Durango, and has lived in Delta County for seven years with her husband and four boys. She understands the challenges and tremendous opportunities ahead of Delta County, and is excited to bring her experience and background from her work across Western Colorado to the place she calls home.
She is a graduate of the University of Colorado with a BA in Environmental Studies and of Prescott College with a MA in Ecology and Resource Management, and an adjunct professor with Adams State University.
Pictured: An aerial view of the North Fork of the Gunnison River outside of the town of Hotchkiss in Delta County, Colo.
PHOTO CREDIT WESTERN SLOPE CONSERVATION CENTER VIA ECOFLIGHT