A woman who’s worked in several roles with Club 20 has been selected to lead the Western Colorado organization.

As executive director, Brittany Dixon will oversee operations, membership activities and public affairs for the Grand Junction-based coalition of businesses, governments, tribes and individuals.

Dixon served as interim executive director and before that director of policy and outreach. She succeeds Christian Reece, who resigned to join the University of Colorado as outreach and engagement regional program manager for Western Colorado.

“As interim director, Brittany has proven to be a leader and influencer with a special talent for public policy and advocacy,” said Brad McCloud, chairman of the Club 20 board of directors. “Alongside the passion that she has for Club 20 and its members, she brings a unique perspective that will elevate and strengthen our ability to promote the region.”

Dixon holds degrees in political science and business administration from Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, where she was a student athlete and director of external affairs for student government.

“Brittany is a Maverick in every sense of the word,” said CMU President John Marshall. “Her experience, knowledge and ability to get things done will serve Club 20 and our region well.”

The leaders of other regional coalitions in Colorado said they’re looking forward to working with Dixon.

“It’s critical now more than ever to address our state’s most pressing needs through regional collaboration,” said Sara Blackhurst, president and CEO of Action 22 in Southeast Colorado. “Brittany brings renewed energy, an expanded vision and the desire to make her mark as she works with us to strengthen the rural voice of Colorado.”

Cathy Shull, executive director of Pro 15 in Northeast Colorado, congratulated Dixon. “I look forward to working with Brittany in her new role to promote the shared values of communities in rural Colorado.”