Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
References
Awards
Professional Organizations
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Cindy Krieg

Minturn,CO
Cindy Krieg

Summary

Municipal leader with 7+ years of experience driving economic development, downtown vitality, communications, and community programming for a mountain town. Proven success supporting local businesses, administering licensing and regulatory programs, directing a Downtown Development Authority, managing grants, and delivering high-impact community events. Brings 20 years of prior hospitality and tourism leadership experience, offering deep expertise in destination marketing, stakeholder engagement, and place-based economic growth.

Overview

2026
years of professional experience
2
Certificates

Work History

Town of Minturn
Minturn, CO

Economic Development /Deputy Town Clerk
06.2018 - Current

Job overview

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

Economic Development & Community Vitality

  • Serve as Executive Director of the Minturn Downtown Development Authority, advancing downtown vitality initiatives, business engagement, and place-based economic development.
  • Administer business licensing and short-term rental programs, balancing regulatory compliance with economic sustainability.
  • Develop and manage grant programs supporting local businesses, nonprofits, and community initiatives.
  • Lead sustainability and community programs that strengthen long-term economic and social resilience.

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Direct municipal communications including website content, town newsletter, social media, and emergency e-blasts to enhance transparency and resident engagement.
  • Serve as a key liaison to residents, businesses, boards, and regional partners.

Tourism, Events & Placemaking

  • Plan and execute signature community events (Minturn Market, holidays, special events) that support local businesses, tourism, and community identity.
  • Collaborate with regional tourism and marketing partners to promote Minturn as a destination.

Governance & Administration

  • Coordinate Town Council agendas and minutes; support boards and commissions.
  • Oversee municipal elections and ensure statutory compliance.
  • Maintain records and programs in accordance with state and local regulations.

Various Properties (Vail, CO & St. Petersburg, FL)

Prior Leadership Experience: Hospitality & Tourism
2000 - 2018 (18 education.years_Label)

Job overview

  • Led sales, marketing, events, and operations for resort and conference properties in tourism-driven markets.
  • Managed multimillion-dollar budgets, forecasting, and revenue planning.
  • Developed destination marketing strategies and partnerships with chambers, tourism boards, and business organizations.
  • Represented organizations on regional marketing and advisory councils.
  • Directed large-scale events and conferences, supporting local economic activity and visitor engagement.

Education

Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH

Bachelor of Arts from General Business & Interpersonal Communication
12.1996

Skills

  • Economic Development & Downtown Vitality
  • Business Licensing & Regulatory Programs
  • Grant Administration & Program Management
  • Tourism & Destination Marketing
  • Community Engagement & Placemaking
  • Strategic Communications
  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Event-Based Economic Development
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Board & Council Support

Certification

Colorado Notary

Timeline

Economic Development /Deputy Town Clerk

Town of Minturn
06.2018 - Current

Prior Leadership Experience: Hospitality & Tourism

Various Properties (Vail, CO & St. Petersburg, FL)
2000 - 2018 (18 education.years_Label)

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor of Arts from General Business & Interpersonal Communication

References

Professional references available upon request

Awards

  • Event Management Team of the Year, Marriott Western Region, 2011
  • Ranked #1 in Event Satisfaction out of 340 Marriott hotels nationwide, 2011 & 2012

Professional Organizations

Professional & Community Leadership

  • Radio Free Minturn — Board Member (Current)
  • Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council — Member (2018)
  • Vail Valley Business Women — Past President & Board Member
Cindy Krieg