Rebecca Everette has been selected as Larimer County’s new Community Development Director, bringing over 14 years of experience to Larimer County, with just over nine of those years in several leadership positions working for the City of Fort Collins.

She will lead the Community Development Department which implements the Larimer County Land Use Code and manages other land use matters.

Everette last served as the Planning Manager for the City of Fort Collins from January 2014 to March 2023. While at the city of Fort Collins, she worked as a development review manager and senior environmental planner.

Prior to her Fort Collins role, she worked for both Logan Simpson Design and AECOM Design + Planning as an environmental planner.

“We are so pleased to have Rebecca join Larimer County,” said Dir. of Planning, Infrastructure and Resources Lesli Ellis.  “She is known for her collaborative and strategic leadership style, excellent communication skills, and her proven expertise in planning and development, policy and code, and meaningful employee and community engagement.”

Everette will report to Larimer County Director of Community Planning, Infrastructure, and Resources Lesli Ellis who previously held the community development director position.