Vail Valley Partnership announced today that Erik Williams will be joining the organization as Director of Community Development. In his role, Erik will focus on our professional development programs including NEXT, Power Groups, and the NEXT alumni program, as well as growing and managing the MyPartner Career Network. Erik will also be the VVP point person on various community programs with local stakeholders including YouthPower365, Eagle County Schools, and Colorado Mountain College related to career fairs, job shadowing, internships, and future workforce-related programs.
“I’m both honored and thrilled to be joining a team that is already doing so much good work for the businesses and people of Eagle County. I plan on giving this my all to serve this organization and better the lives of the people we interact with every day. We’re going to do great things together,” said new Director of Community Development Erik Williams.
Williams comes with a wealth of experience creating partnerships in the Vail Valley community and a strong background in life skills, job shadowing and career preparation programs for young adults. Erik holds a degree in Youth & Family Ministry, Human Services, Psychology and Sociology from Midland University in Freemont, Nebraska. He began his ministry work in Vail, and has acquired other job roles that include project management, video production, and even becoming a business owner. Erik has built many long-standing relationships and comes as no stranger to many of our community partners as a local emcee, TV host, and radio host. Much of Erik’s time has been spent giving a voice to the community. His passion to help the valley’s economic growth, educate and develop the workforce, and serve the community, strengthens the mission of Vail Valley Partnership.