Dave Eppich daveeppich@gmail.com Profession: Organizational Leader | Economic Development Executive Education 1990, MS, Management, The American College, Bryn Mawr, PA 1974, BS, Biological Science, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Professional Summary Experienced leader in organizational development, strategic planning, and executive management across higher education, nonprofit, tribal, and for-profit sectors. Expertise in quality process improvement, organizational change, and regional economic development. Published author and contributor to national initiatives in higher education and community planning. Career Highlights Economic Development Manager, Southern Ute Indian Tribe Led the development and implementation of a successful five-year comprehensive economic development strategy. Vice President for Student Services, San Juan College Directed a division of 13 departments over a 13-year tenure. Oversaw enrollment, student support, and institutional advancement. Special Assistant to the President for External Affairs, Fort Lewis College Served for 25 years with roles including state and federal legislative advocacy, marketing, tribal and public relations, and economic development. Directed the San Juan Forum, a regional economic development coalition across four states and multiple jurisdictions. Also served as volunteer Men’s Soccer Coach. Higher Learning Commission Peer Reviewer Team leader in the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) for institutional accreditation. Board & Community Service Durango Community Development Commission (current) Vice Chair, NM Student Loan Guarantee Corporation Chairman, Colorado Region Nine Economic Development District Board Member, Bank of Durango, Colorado State Rural Development Council, Durango Area Chamber & Resort Association Appointee, Governor’s Task Forces on Smart Growth and Telecommunications Chair, Leadership La Plata Steering Committee Member, 9-R School District Blue Ribbon Committee President, Florida River Estates HOA & Water Co. Publications Co-author: Assessing Student Learning in the Community & Two-Year College (Stylus Publishing, 2013) Author: “Native American Tuition Waiver” – Colorado Legislative White Paper “A Model for Regional Cooperation: The San Juan Forum” – Presented at Wright State University