Sam Bailey, VP at Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.
The Denver Lions are members of the Chamber with the goal of expanding our visibility among the Denver business leaders. But the Chamber does more than networking. This year the Chamber is celebrating 150 years of service to Denver. It has had a significant impact on the economic policy and development in the region.
Sam joined the Metro Denver EDC in August 2017. As vice president of economic development, Sam manages economic development efforts and develop strategic initiatives to expand the Metro Denver region’s economic competitiveness and ability to attract leading industries and talented workers. He most recently served as president and Chief Executive Officer of the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation in Golden, where he managed a team of four staff members, led business recruitment and expansion activities, and enhanced public and private sector engagement in the community’s economic development efforts. Previously, Sam worked as a senior manager of global business development for the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. Sam holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Economics and Political Science from Regis University. He serves as Vice Chairman on the Board of Directors for Colorado Companies to Watch and serves as a Professional Development Mentor and Board Member of the Regis University Young Alumni Board.