Michelle Claymore is a Certified Economic Development professional with nearly 30 years of experience. She worked for the City of Commerce City as Economic Development Director for nine years. Prior to working for the city, Ms. Claymore served as Vice President of the Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation and worked for the Denver Chamber of Commerce. During her career, she worked on special projects that included the bid to bring the Colorado Rockies to town as an expansion team. She has also worked with many companies on business expansions and/or relocations. 

Michelle is a past chair for the Economic Development Council of Colorado and founder and Course Director for the nationally accredited Colorado Basic Economic Development Course. She is a Colorado native and a graduate of Colorado State University.