Marcie Willard

Marcie Willard, CECD, currently serves as the Acting Director and Business Relations Manager for the City of Loveland, a role undertaken in September 2023. Prior experience includes positions such as Marketing/Policy and Funding Manager at Lightning eMotors, where advocacy work in Clean Energy and Sustainability was emphasized, and Marketing Specialist/Teacher at Rosa Lingua, focusing on curriculum development aligned with French Government standards. Additional roles include Business Development Specialist at EWI, Strategic Planning Specialist at Colorado Creative Industries, and Director of the Office of Creative Sector Development for the City of Loveland. Early career highlights include ownership of Events with Style and the Loveland Academy of Fine Arts, where significant growth and engagement initiatives were achieved. Marcie holds a Certified Economic Developer Certificate from the International Economic Development Council and a BA in Psychology from the University of Denver.