Impact Exchange is an on-demand webinar series that brings together business leaders, economic development professionals, and public-sector decision-makers to share real-world strategies that support sustainable economic growth. Each episode features expert perspectives, practical insights, and forward-looking conversations about what’s working in today’s economic development landscape.
Executive Vice President
JLL
Patrick McGettigan is a member of JLL’s Industrial and Supply Chain Logistics team, based in Denver, Colorado, where he represents landlords and tenants across roughly four million square feet of space in the Denver metro, including about a million square feet in Longmont. Patrick began his JLL career on the firm’s Capital Markets team before advancing to his current role. His experience spans owner/user and investment sales, agency leasing, tenant representation, and ground-up development, working with several Fortune 500 companies. He works closely with decision-makers to align real estate strategy with long-term business plans.
Senior Associate
JLL
Jonathan Shirazi is a Senior Associate on JLL’s Agency Leasing team, where he focuses on the Northwest Denver and Boulder submarkets, including Longmont, alongside Patrick McGettigan. He joined JLL in 2019 as a Tenant Representation intern, later moved into Agency Leasing as an Associate Broker, and was promoted to Senior Associate in 2024. Jonathan works with landlord clients including CapRidge Partners, Prologis, JPMorgan Chase, and Unico, focusing on client management, market research, and transactional brokerage. He is a graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and real estate.
Electric Utility Director
Longmont Power & Communications
Darrell Hahn is the Electric Utility Director for Longmont Power & Communications, the city’s community-owned electric utility that has served Longmont since 1912. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the electric utility industry across both the public and private sectors. Darrell also serves on the Board of Directors of Platte River Power Authority, the wholesale power provider jointly owned by Longmont, Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, where he helps guide the region’s transition toward a cleaner, more reliable power supply. He is passionate about the advantages a locally owned utility offers Longmont’s businesses and residents.
PRESIDENT & CEO
longmont EDP
Kelly Sage is President and CEO of the Longmont Economic Development Partnership, bringing over 25 years of leadership in economic development. She drives regional growth through innovation, collaboration, and industry engagement. Her background spans municipal government, nonprofits, and startup acceleration, with roles in Loveland, Innosphere, and NOCO EDC. She has managed $3.3 billion in investment prospects and built strong cross-sector partnerships. A CSU graduate, she holds economic development certifications and was named a BizWest 50 Most Influential leader.
Corporate Vice President
AMD
Trevor Bauer is Corporate Vice President of Silicon Architecture at AMD and serves as Site Leader for AMD’s Longmont, Colorado facility, leading local employee engagement and connecting site priorities to the corporate strategy. He leads engineering teams responsible for defining FPGAs, Adaptive SoCs, x86, and custom silicon products for AMD’s Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group. Trevor has more than 30 years of design and leadership experience and holds engineering degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has lived in Colorado for 25 years and is passionate about the state’s high-tech ecosystem and opportunities.
Enabling Technologies Subject Matter Expert
OEDIT
Dan Salvetti is the Enabling Technologies Subject Matter Expert at the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. He supports the growth of Colorado enabling technologies – like semiconductors, quantum, and photonics – through the implementation of benefit programs and support services for companies. Since joining OEDIT in 2018, he has contributed to data-driven economic development strategies, supporting business attraction, expansion, and recovery efforts, including during the pandemic, helping drive job growth and investment across the state.
PRESIDENT & CEO
longmont EDP
Kelly Sage is President and CEO of the Longmont Economic Development Partnership, bringing over 25 years of leadership in economic development. She drives regional growth through innovation, collaboration, and industry engagement. Her background spans municipal government, nonprofits, and startup acceleration, with roles in Loveland, Innosphere, and NOCO EDC. She has managed $3.3 billion in investment prospects and built strong cross-sector partnerships. A CSU graduate, she holds economic development certifications and was named a BizWest 50 Most Influential leader.
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Corporate Vice President, AMD
Enabling Technologies Subject Matter Expert, OEDIT
President & CEO, Longmont EDP
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