New NCEDC president and CEO takes reins

LOVELAND — The Northern Colorado Economic Development Corp. has a new leader to guide its work in helping to pump up Larimer County’s sagging economy.

Walter Elish, who admits to being in his “mid-50s,” began his duties with NCEDC on Oct. 10 after spending the last six years as president and CEO of the Aroostook Partnership for Progress in Caribou, Maine.

Following is a Q&A with Elish shortly after he began his new position:

Q: Is it going to be a big challenge to come to an area that’s much different from Maine and with a much bigger population?

A: It’s not a challenge…