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
  • Lori Pohl – 1st Bank
  • Kim Rediker – Antlers at Vail
  • Matt Ivy – Vail Racquet Club
  • Brian Nolan – Blue Moose Pizza
  • Mark Gordon – Christiana Realty
  • Chris Romer – Vail Valley Partnership
  • Michael Connolly – Triumph Mountain Properties
  • Beth Howard – Vail Resorts
  • Mike Lange – Vacasa
  • Sarah Franke – Vail Valley Foundation
  • Meredith McFarlane – Four Seasons Vail
  • Mike Imhof – Vail Valley Foundation
  • Mike Ortiz – Vail Rec District
  • Bob Boselli – O'bos Enterprises
  • Alison Wadey – Vail Chamber
  • John Dawsey – Vail Resorts
  • Pete Seibert – Town Council Representative
  • Travis Coggin – Town Council Representative
  • Mike Brumbaugh – Venture Sports
  • Johannes Faessler – Sonnenalp
  • Caitlin Murray  – Bravo! Vail

  • Andy LaBolle – East West Resorts

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