Economic Development Speaker/Trainer Directory

CALED draws from a core group of trainers for our Keys to Successful Economic Development Training series. The majority of these presenters are practicing economic development professionals. They are also industry leaders who believe in the value of economic development and volunteer their time to participate in these trainings.

Janet Coe, CEcD "Managing EDOs at the City Level"
Economic Development Manager
City of Anaheim
200 South Anaheim Blvd., Suite 162
Anaheim, CA 92805
714-765-4323

Paula Connors, "Economic Development Finance"
Manager, Bond/Finance Unit
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank (IBank)
1001 I Street, 19th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
916-322-1498

Bob Cooper, CEcD "Economic Development Marketing & Attraction"
Economic Development Manager
City of Henderson, NV
240 Water Street
Henderson, NV 89015
702-267-1654

Nathalie Gosset, "Jobs of the Future"
Head of Marketing & Business Development
Alfred Mann Institute at USC
1042 Downey Way, MS 101
Los Angeles, CA 90089
213-821-1339

Larry J. Kosmont, “Real Estate Development, Community & Neighborhood Development & Reuse”
President
Kosmont Companies
16501 Ventura Blvd., Suite 511
Encino, CA 91436
818-536-5026

Ralph Lippman, “Community & Neighborhood Development”
Executive Director
California Community Economic Development Association (CCEDA)
1055 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1475
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-353-1676

David Lyman, "Retention Roulette--Business Retention & Expansion"
Principal Planner
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxton Avenue, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661-852-7520

James Rabe, “Real Estate Development & Reuse”
Senior Principal
Keyser Marston Associates, Inc.
500 S. Grand Avenue, #1480
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-622-8095

Paul Saldaña, CEcD "Managing EDOs – EDC Level"
President & CEO
Tulare County Economic Development Corporation
4500 S. Laspina Street
Tulare, CA 93274
559-688-3388

Judie Scalise, "Strategic Planning – Getting the Community Ready"
Principal
ESI Corporation
300 W. Clarendon, Suite 470
Phoenix, AZ 85013
602-265-6120

Wayne Schell, "Defining Local Economic Development"
President & CEO
California Association for Local Economic Development (CALED)
550 Bercut Drive, Suite G
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-448-8252, ext. 16

Dave Spaur, "Managing an Economic Development Organization/Nonprofit Organization"
3012 Aberdeen Lane
El Dorado, CA 95762
916-990-5789

Bruce Stenslie, “Workforce Development”
President & CEO
Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County
1601 Carmen Drive, Suite 215
Ventura, CA 93010 
805-384-1800

Audrey Taylor, "Marketing...The Race to Recruit"
President
Chabin Concepts, Inc.
2889 Cohasset Road, Suite 5
Chico, CA 95973
530-345-0364

Steve Wahlstrom, “Real Estate Development & Reuse”
Managing Principal
Wahlstrom & Associates
2140 Shattuck Avenue Room 210
Berkeley, CA 94704
510-684-6253

Chuck Wolfe, "Small Business & Entrepreneurship Development"
Principal
Claggett Wolfe Associates
3108 Sunshine Meadows Lane
Auburn, CA 95602
530-878-8016

Please remember, this is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of all economic development trainers we have used throughout the years. We are always looking for additional talent. If you or someone you know should be listed here, please contact My Kristy Nong at 916-448-8252, ext. 13.