Our Team
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The extensive knowledge and education of SICOG's Community Economic Development team ensures successful services related to development and planning, management assistance, and other key activities.
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Krystal Denney
Krystal is our Community and Economic Development Director. She is a native of Grace, Idaho and loves the smell of harvest and country stores. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. She comes to SICOG with extensive funding experience, collaborative problem solving, project administration, and a deep understanding of rural communities. Krystal worked for several years for the Portneuf Soil and Water Conservation District, SEICAA and in the private sector.
Outside of the office you will often find Krystal at a youth sporting event or volunteering in the community.
Contact Krystal for municipal project funding, conflict management, grant writing and administration, project development, board development and training.
Contact: (208) 233-4535; krystal.denney@sicog.org
Outside of the office you will often find Krystal at a youth sporting event or volunteering in the community.
Contact Krystal for municipal project funding, conflict management, grant writing and administration, project development, board development and training.
Contact: (208) 233-4535; krystal.denney@sicog.org
Amanda Collins
Amanda was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho. She is an ISU graduate with a Bachelor's in Mass Communications. She has experience working in public relations, conflict resolution and community outreach. She is enthusiastic about helping people in Southeast Idaho, and spends her free time with her family.
Contact: (208) 233-4535; amanda.collins@sicog.org
Contact: (208) 233-4535; amanda.collins@sicog.org
Emma Morton
Emma Morton moved to Caldwell, Idaho, with her family when she was 10 years old. She comes to Pocatello with her husband after living in the Portland Metro area for five years as he returns to Idaho State University. Emma has a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Government with an emphasis in International Policy; her passion is working with people and communities to find solutions to local issues. In her spare time, Emma enjoys exploring new places or having some down-time with her husband and puppy.
Contact: (208) 233-4535; emma.morton@sicog.org
Charity Staggs
Charity is our Grant Administrator; she was born in South Carolina into an adventurous military family and continued her own adventures before she finally settled down in Pocatello, Idaho. She received a Bachelor Degree in Kinesiology at Lewis-Clark State College. She has played the flute since elementary school, and continues to play in various venues today. She has many interests, but most of has a passion for being involved in the community and helping people become the best they can be.
Contact: (208) 233-4535; charity.staggs@sicog.org
Contact: (208) 233-4535; charity.staggs@sicog.org
Tara Contreras
Tara Contreras is our Mobility Manager/Safe Routes to School Coordinator. With deep roots in this community, Tara claims being a native to Southeast Idaho “via San Antonio, TX”. She is a graduate of Idaho State University with a Bachelor’s in English and Minor in Women’s Studies. Tara has found it a great honor to have served this community through the entirety of her career. For 11 years she worked extensively connecting vulnerable populations to resources within the community and government. Serving and making this a an even better community to live in is her passion. She enjoys filling her free time with trips to the hidden gems of Southeast Idaho (Lava Hot Springs, Indian Springs, City Creek Trail system) and really any adventure that involves her kids.
Contact: (208) 233-4535; tara.contreras@sicog.org
Contact: (208) 233-4535; tara.contreras@sicog.org
Callie Dance
Callie Dance is SICOG’s Economic Development Coordinator. Callie holds a Bachelors
of Science degree in Political Science, a Master’s of Public Administration, and continuing with her Doctoral Degree with a plan to take her Comprehensive Exams this Fall. Callie began as SICOG’s Economic Development and Grant Administration Intern in 2017, and has continued throughout the years with her expertise and seasonal assistance in the Economic Development Department at SICOG. Callie is a passionate advocate for the communities that she works.
Outside of SICOG Callie has worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant
at Idaho State University, and an enumerator for the U.S. Census Bureau.
Contact Callie for information about the Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategies (CEDS), grant writing or project
development.
Contact: (208) 233-4535; callie.dance@sicog.org
of Science degree in Political Science, a Master’s of Public Administration, and continuing with her Doctoral Degree with a plan to take her Comprehensive Exams this Fall. Callie began as SICOG’s Economic Development and Grant Administration Intern in 2017, and has continued throughout the years with her expertise and seasonal assistance in the Economic Development Department at SICOG. Callie is a passionate advocate for the communities that she works.
Outside of SICOG Callie has worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant
at Idaho State University, and an enumerator for the U.S. Census Bureau.
Contact Callie for information about the Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategies (CEDS), grant writing or project
development.
Contact: (208) 233-4535; callie.dance@sicog.org
Aiden Parker
Aiden is an Intern for the Community and Economic Development team. Aiden grew up in the small town of Selah within the Yakima Valley of Washington State. He came to Idaho in pursuit of an affordable college education, and he currently attends Idaho State University to obtain degrees in Economics and Political Science. In an ideal world Aiden would continue his education into a doctorate program, however he is eager to begin helping people in the real world. In his free time Aiden is a bodybuilder and an avid gamer - both of which have helped develop him into the well rounded person he is today.
Contact: (208) 233-4535; cddintern@sicog.org
Contact: (208) 233-4535; cddintern@sicog.org
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