McNulty Announces Appointments to Economic Development Commission

DENVER— Speaker of the House Frank McNulty announced his appointment of Darius Allen and J.J. Ament to the state’s Economic Development Commission today.   

“I’m proud to appoint Darius and J.J. to the Economic Development Commission,” said McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch.  “Both Darius and J.J. are leaders in their communities and have strong records of creating jobs here in Colorado.  I know they will serve the people of Colorado well.” 

Allen, the first person from the San Luis Valley to serve on the board in recent memory, is a small business owner and farm-rancher in Alamosa, and has served as an Alamosa County Commissioner for several years.  Allen was named Commissioner of the Year by Colorado Counties Inc. for his tireless efforts on behalf of the people of Alamosa County.  Allen is known for working with community leaders to bring the county’s many solar farms, bringing jobs and revenue to Alamosa County.

“I’m extremely honored that the Speaker appointed me to this commission,” said Allen.  “This is even more exciting for me, being that I will represent Southern Colorado and the San Luis Valley in this role.  I look forward to doing what I can to help create jobs and spur the economy.” 

Ament is an investment banker from Littleton, where he structures and executes financial transactions for governmental, quasi-governmental and private sector entities.  Ament also has worked with several business organizations throughout the state, including the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.

“I’m delighted to serve as part of this important team to continue to bring jobs and economic opportunity to Colorado—both in urban and rural parts of our state,” said Ament. 

Both Allen and Ament’s terms began on May 16.    

The Economic Development Commission is made up of nine members, with five appointed by the Governor, two appointed by the President of the Senate, and two more appointed by the Speaker of the House. 

The commission is part of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and is charged with helping the state’s economy by encouraging current businesses to grow and recruiting new companies to the state. 

NOTE: For more information on the Economic Development Commission, please click here.

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