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Summit Economics was formed in 2008 by Dave Bamberger, Tom Binnings and Paul Rochette to bring together decades of research and consulting experience under a single corporate umbrella.  Mike Anderson and Tucker Hart Adams were added to the Summit Economics team as a senior partners in 2010.

 

Summit partners peering into the future....


Photo from Mark Reis, Colorado Springs Gazette

Mike, Tucker, Dave, Tom and Paul

View The Gazette September 2011 article
Reaching the summit: Partners pool economics expertise

Dave Bamberger Managing Director, has more than 40 years of experience in economic research, analysis and consulting. He received his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Texas, where he also did graduate work and research in econometrics and economic modeling. He has authored hundreds of research reports, an economics newsletter, a monthly newspaper column and articles appearing in national professional and trade publications.  He is also frequently quoted in the local media.  Dave brings a wealth of experience in applied economics, market research and business consulting to the Summit Economics team.   See Dave's full bio here.

Tom Binnings Senior Partner, has more than 30 years of experience in project management, economic and market research, real estate development, business analytics and strategic planning.  He received his undergraduate degree in economics from Colorado College and his MBA from the Tuck School at Dartmouth College where he assisted with faculty research. His clients include nonprofit organizations, local governments, small businesses and large corporations.  He has taught undergraduate and graduate level courses at Regis and Webster Universities as an adjunct professor.  Tom brings strategic perspectives to all of his work, especially public/private initiatives and business and real estate projects.   See Tom's full bio here.

Paul Rochette Senior Partner, has more than 25 years of experience in economic research and analysis. He received his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Colorado, and his master’s degree from the American Graduate School of International Management. His career has included serving as a financial economist for a large utility, a regional planner both in the US and in Africa, and as an adjunct instructor in macroeconomics, international business and marketing at Webster, Phoenix and Colorado Technical Universities. Paul has extensive experience in the mining, utilities and renewable energy industries in fiscal and socio-economic impact analysis.  See Paul's full bio here.

Mike Anderson Senior Partner, has over 25 years of experience in public finance, municipal management, and fiscal/economic impact analysis.  He received a B.A. degree in economics from University of Colorado.  His career has included serving as a financial economist, budget director, and city manager for local government. He has specialized experience and expertise in financial feasibility studies, economic analysis, fiscal impact analysis, economic development, public policy and public infrastructure finance.  Having managed a large full-service municipality, he brings a unique perspective to urban economics and public policy projects.  

Tucker Adams Senior Partner, has over 30 years of experience in economic research, analysis and forecasting of Colorado and the Mountain West.  She served for ten years as vice president and chief economist of United Banks of Colorado (now Wells Fargo), then ran a successful consulting firm, The Adams Group Inc., for 22 years.  She has an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Wellesley College and an MA and PhD in economics from the University of Colorado, Boulder, where she specialized in econometrics and monetary policy.  She writes a monthly column for ColoradoBiz magazine and her newsletter, Today’s Economy: A Colorado Viewpoint, has been published for 30 years.   See Tucker's full bio here.


 

Partners

Tucker Hart Adams
719.597.6133

Dave Bamberger
 719.522.0776

Mike Anderson
719.332.2125

Tom Binnings
719.471.0000

Paul Rochette
719.433.6147

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