A Dothan, Alabama native, Jansen graduated from Auburn University with a Master of Public Administration. Starting his career in the private sector, he has a background in both construction, retail, hospitality, and local media.  In 2011 he joined the Dothan Downtown Redevelopment Authority as the Executive Director. In 2017, Jansen took the helm of the newly formed Spartanburg Downtown Development Partnership.  In December 2018, Jansen’s role was expanded as Executive Vice President of Corporate and Urban Development for the Economic Futures Group. He proudly joined the Jeffco EDC in May 2020, ushering in the 65^th year for Colorado’s oldest economic development organization.  On January 1. 2022 – the Jeffco EDC board ushered in a new era with the addition of the West Metro Chamber and Leadership Jeffco to their organizational umbrella.

His career accomplishments have been built around a collaborative and innovative approach to economic development solutions, built on data-driven decision making.

Jansen and his family are proud to call Jeffco home.  He is married to Laura, a teacher, and has a 7^th and 3^rd grader.  He currently serves on the Red Rocks Community College Advisory Board and the Rocky Mountain Metro Airport Advisory Board.  His previous community involvement is extensive and includes higher education board, historic preservations, recreation boards, and committees on smart technology in cities.  When not in the office, you may find him on the slopes or cheering on the Auburn Tigers, Broncos, Avs, & Nuggets.

CURRENT

Arvada Works KAPS Council

Colorado Companies to Watch Steering Committee

Jeffco Business & Economic Task Force

Jeffco STEM Advisory Committee

Red Rocks Community College: Board of Advisors

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport:  Board of Advisors

PREVIOUS

Alabama Leadership Initiative:  Class of 2012

Alabama Trust for Historic Preservation:  Past Board of Directors

Dothan Area Young Professionals – Past Chairman and Board of Directors

Dothan Business Hall of Fame:  Past Advisory Board

Dothan Chamber of Commerce:  Past Board of Directors

Dothan’s 40 under 40

Dothan Recreation Board:  Past Commissioner

Dothan Rotary Club

Evergreen Presbyterian Elder

George Dean Johnson School of Business Advisory Committee:  Chairman

GSP Airport Advisory Committee

IDA:  National Council on Smart Cities

Leadership Dothan, Class XXVII

Leadership Spartanburg. Class XXXIX

Murals of the Wiregrass Board of Directors:  Past Vice Chairman

Northside Development Group Board of Advisors

United Way:  Past Dothan Area Board of Directors

Urban Land Institute:  Council on Rethinking Southern Cities

Urban Land Institute:  Upstate Executive Committee