The Town of Camp Verde welcomes you and is committed to assisting businesses looking to locate or expand into the Verde Valley. Our Town offers the beauty of the Verde River, birding and recreation opportunities, and a temperate climate conducive to growing lush vineyards. In fact, the Verde Valley offers 13 wineries and tasting rooms. With a long history in agriculture, summer months offer a bountiful array of fresh fruits and vegetables at our local farmers market. Ranching, farming, light industry, trade and service companies, as well as Cliff Castle Hotel and Casino and town government, provide employment to the residents of Camp Verde.

With direct I-17 freeway access, no Town property or food sales tax, and no impact fees, Camp Verde is business friendly and eager to assist you with your needs. Having recently updated the Planning and Zoning Ordinance, many cumbersome or confusing processes have changed. We are a welcoming and responsive community; we are here to help and serve our businesses.

The Economic Development Team

Molly Davies
Economic Development Director
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Molly has 20+ years professional experience leading community and economic development efforts with the City of Sedona, State of Wyoming’s Wyoming Business Council, and a couple rural communities in Illinois. Throughout her career, she’s helped leverage more than $500M of investments in the communities to address community needs of business development and job creation, placemaking, and access to services. She first discovered her passion for community and economic development while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Romania. Molly has a Master’s degree in Economics with an emphasis in community and economic development. She maintains her Certified Economic Development (CEcD) and Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP)certifications. Molly enjoys spending her spare time exploring the beauty of the Southwest; supporting regional efforts to sustain and grow our quality of lives; winning family game nights; and making memories with treasured friends and family. 

Crisi Clark
Economic Development Specialist
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Crisi Clark has over 15 years of customer relationship experience including corporate sales, customer retention and services, consulting, and marketing.  She will bring that wealth of knowledge to the Economic Development department where she will specialize in business retention and expansion and outreach. Crisi moved with her 3 children to the Verde Valley from rural Pennsylvania almost 17 years ago. The history, beauty and sense of community has drawn her to make Camp Verde her permanent home in 2019. Crisi enjoys spending time outdoors enjoying the natural resources this area has to offer with her family and dogs Pneuma and Quincy. 

David Meyers
Economic Development Specialist
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David Meyers has 10 years management experience in workforce development, data analysis, and project management. He also came to the Town of Camp Verde with 15+ years’ experience with the US Navy now serving as a Chief Petty Officer. His military career has given him extensive experience in crisis management, detainee operations, base management, credentialing and base security.  

David has an undergraduate degree in Urban & Regional Studies with an emphasis in community development and public administration. He and his wife are no strangers to entrepreneurship, as they started the Verde Drive In during the spring of 2020. Dave competed in the inaugural Verde Valley Moonshot as well as other business training through the SBDC and other organizations. He is passionate about small businesses and economic development. 

Dave was a part of Verde Valley Leadership Class XIII. Dave is a Life Member of VFW Post #7400 and currently a member of the Urban Land Institute. He serves on three committees of Arizona Association for Economic Development that focus on rural issues and leadership. David enjoys spending time with his wife Kristy, who was the 2022 Arizona School Counselor of the Year, as well as their amazing son and dog. You might find them enjoying local wine, craft beer, eating tacos, or serving at their church.

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Kristina, Lynette and Gerry Ann
Visitor Center Ambassadors
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Lynette

Lynette Kovacovich joined the Economic Development Visitor Center in May of 2013, and brings with her a great wealth of historical knowledge. Lynette is also an award-winning Verde Valley, Arizona artist. She draws her inspiration from her travels and the surrounding Verde River environment. Lynette has studied at Louisiana State University, New Orleans; Phoenix College, Phoenix, AZ; Yavapai College, Cottonwood, AZ; and the University of Life (everywhere, everyday). Lynette is a former member of the Elle Valle Artists Association and is a current member of the Camp Verde Artisan’s Guild. Lynette’s oil paintings have won her awards at the Fort Verde Art Show, Elle Valle Art Show, Verde Valley Fair, and Phoenix College Art Show. A firm believer in community art, Lynette has participated in several Camp Verde projects including the Thanks A Latte mural, Verde River Art Show, and the Hallett Plaza Mosaic. Lynette is also known for her fused glass art, photography and silver jewelry. She is also a member of the Camp Verde Historical Society and sits on the board of the Verde Valley Archaeology Center.

Gerry Ann

In 2002, after visiting her mother and brother in Camp Verde, Gerry Dillinger knew that Camp Verde was the place for her. Gerry was drawn to the sunshine and blue skies of the Verde Valley. Upon her arrival in Arizona, Gerry went to work as an Information Specialist for the Red Rock Ranger District Visitors Center in Sedona. She worked there three days a week until she was offered a job at the Town of Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Department as a receptionist. Gerry enjoyed this job very much, as it was closer to home and her specialty was working with the public. By 2010, Gerry retired after the Great Recession led to her position being eliminated. But Gerry loved working for the Town so much that in 2015, when she heard about the job opening at the Visitors Center, she came back to work as an Ambassador. Every day, Gerry enjoys interacting with friendly visitors and residents who stop by to see her.

Kristina Kabalan

Kristina is an outdoor loving, trail running, United States Air Force Veteran, and proud mother of two.  She purchased her home in 2010 close to the beautiful West Clear Creek and calls it home after returning from service in 2013. While serving in the USAF, she obtained her Financial Management & Accounting Degree, as well as serving a tour oversea.  Kristina loves the Camp Verde small town feel coupled with the unique history of the Verde Valley, picturesque views, and the strategic location to everything Arizona has to offer! Her favorite thing about working at the Center is getting to meet our visitors and share all our lovely town has to offer. Kristina definitely agrees Camp Verde is the Center of it All!