The Routt County Economic Development Partnership Yampa Valley Entrepreneurial Center has announced the appointment of Aaron Walls as its new managing director.
Walls succeeds Randy Rudasix, who is retiring after 17 years with the company, and brings experience and a proven track record in the startup sector to continue the RCEDP Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center’s mission of advancing the success of small businesses throughout Routt County and the Yampa Valley.
Over the past 15 years, Walls has founded three companies, including the innovative BEERMKR.
Countertop Craft Beer Brewing System. His involvement in Colorado’s tech ecosystem over the past decade and experience with the Techstars accelerator program position him to lead the RCEDP Yampa Valley Entrepreneurship Center.
As managing director, Walls will focus on business consulting, entrepreneurial ecosystem development and learning opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
“Utilizing my experience in founding a company,
It’s about building an ecosystem and helping new businesses succeed in the Yampa Valley,” Walls said.
Additionally, Walls is a mentor and instructor for Cornell University’s eLab Student Accelerator.
Since 2015, he has mentored over 30 companies. He holds an MBA from Cornell University and
He holds a BBA in Economics from the University of Georgia.
