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Leading for Impact is presented by Alpine Bank and the Katz School of Business 

This series brings together respected for-profit and nonprofit leaders from our region to share real-world leadership insights, lessons learned, and perspectives on community impact. The goal is to foster meaningful dialogue, cross-sector learning, and relationship-building among business, nonprofit, and emerging leaders.

This event will feature a panel discussion and facilitated Q&A focused on purposeful leadership, followed by optional networking.

Laura Lewis Marchino Executive Director, Region 9 Economic Development District	Shane Seibel Growth Fund Executive Director

Laura Lewis Marchino has served as Executive Director of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado since 2016, with a career in community and economic development spanning over two decades. She holds a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications, an MBA, and is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). She serves on multiple boards, including the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), chairs the Colorado Association of Regional Organizations (CARO), and is involved with SCAPE. She previously served eight years on the Economic Development Council of Colorado Board, chairing it in 2021. A Leadership La Plata alum (2002–03), Laura has received numerous honors, including the 2022 EDCC Chairman’s Award. She has lived in Durango since 1990 and has two adult sons.

Shane Seibel serves as Executive Director of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund, overseeing a diverse portfolio of investments in real estate, private equity, and energy with a combined market value of $4 billion. He also chairs the Growth Fund Management Committee, providing strategic guidance to the Tribal Council. Throughout his career, Shane has led numerous business development and restoration projects and has experience as an entrepreneur and community leader. He holds a BA in Business Administration and Management from Fort Lewis College and has completed advanced leadership coursework at the University of Denver. He serves on the Industry Advisory Board for the Payne Institute for Public Policy and is an active member of Tribal Sovereign Wealth. A proud Southern Ute Tribal member, Shane lives in Ignacio with his wife, Melanie, and enjoys spending time with their six children and 14 grandchildren.

The Leading with Impact series is your chance to connect with top executives and gain valuable insights into effective leadership, innovation, and the path to success.

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