Learn more about the team making it possible

Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation is a nonprofit economic and community development organization serving Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County.

Since 2010, PSCDC has brought businesses, local governments, educators, community organizations, and other partners together to expand opportunity, solve local challenges, and move community priorities toward action.

Our work spans business and economic development, workforce development, attainable workforce housing, broadband infrastructure, downtown revitalization through Pagosa Springs Main Street, and other initiatives that strengthen the local economy and community resilience.

The PSCDC team in Pagosa Springs
Our mission

What we’re aiming for in the community

The mission of the Pagosa Springs Community Development Corporation is to strengthen Archuleta County by fostering economic opportunities, supporting businesses, expanding workforce and housing solutions, attracting investment, and building partnerships that enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.

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Who we serve

Our reach expands across the entire Pagosa Springs community

Businesses and entrepreneurs

Looking to start, grow, finance, or navigate challenges

Employers

Working to recruit, train, and retain talent

Workers and students

Building skills, credentials, and career pathways

Local residents and families

Seeking attainable workforce housing opportunities

Businesses and investors

Considering Archuleta County as a place to locate, expand, or invest

Downtown businesses and community partners

Working to strengthen Pagosa Springs

Local governments

Collaborating on shared community priorities

Regional partners

Collaborating on shared economic priorities across the region

Our staff

The team behind the work

PSCDC is led by a small team that coordinates programs, partnerships, funding, communications, and implementation across the organization’s economic and community development work.

Portrait of Emily Lashbrooke

Executive Director

Emily Lashbrooke

emily@pagosaspringscdc.org
Portrait of Kathleen McFadden

Administrative Manager / Main Street Coordinator

Kathleen McFadden

kat@pagosaspringscdc.org
Our board

Guided by community leaders

PSCDC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing businesses, local government, and community interests across Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County.

Portrait of Sherry Waner

Board President

Sherry Waner

Chief Development Officer, 1st Southwest Bank

Portrait of Brooks Lindner

Board Director

Brooks Lindner

Town Council Representative / Co-Founder, Sonrisas Spanish

Board Treasurer

Steve Wagoner

Controller, Pagosa Springs Medical Center

Portrait of Todd Mees

Board Director

Todd Mees

Hotel Manager, The Springs Resort & Spa

Portrait of Mont McAllister

Board Director

Mont McAllister

Entrepreneur

Portrait of Warren Brown

Board Director

Warren Brown

Archuleta County Commissioner

Portrait of Jenelle Syverson

Board Director

Jenelle Syverson

Owner & Operator, Life By Chocolate

Portrait of Mario Garcia

Board Director

Mario Garcia

Loan Officer, RG Bank

Portrait of Gina Backer

Board Director

Gina Backer

Realtor-Broker Associate, Sherpa Real Estate

Board Director

Lodgers Association Representative

Local Business Owner

Partners and collaborators

We could never do this alone

We’ve made a huge impact on our community

PSCDC’s work is visible across the community: in homes built for local workers, people gaining new skills and credentials, businesses receiving support, outside funding brought into the region, broadband infrastructure, downtown projects, and partnerships that turn local priorities into action.

From workforce housing and training to broadband, business support, and downtown revitalization, these stories show what coordinated economic and community development can make possible.

Reports and documents

Explore PSCDC reports, strategic planning documents, and other publications that provide additional information about our work and the community.

Annual reports

Annual report 2025

PDF coming soon

Annual report 2024

PDF coming soon

Annual report 2023

PDF coming soon

Community studies and plans

Housing Needs Assessment

PDF coming soon

Get in contact

Need to talk to the team?

Have a question about a program, a grant, or a project you are planning? Get in touch and we will help you find the right next step.

Contact us