The Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) in Boise has identified Robyn Sellers, currently the director of Nampa’s Economic Development Department, as the sole finalist to take over as executive director — a move that would bring one of Canyon County’s top economic development leaders to the state capital’s urban renewal agency.
A National Search Lands Close to Home
CCDC’s Board of Commissioners conducted a nationwide search through executive search firm Mosaic Public Partners before settling on Sellers. The board is expected to formally consider her hiring at a future special board meeting. The opening was created when longtime Executive Director John Brunelle announced his retirement earlier this year. Brunelle had led CCDC for 13 years and was honored as an Idaho Business Review ICON recipient during his tenure — a recognition of his lasting contribution to Boise’s downtown development landscape.
Sellers has built more than two decades of experience across economic development, urban renewal, community development, and strategic public-private partnerships. She brings a background that blends state-level program administration with direct municipal leadership — exactly the kind of profile CCDC was seeking as it looks to continue Brunelle’s work reshaping downtown Boise.
Sellers’ Roots in Canyon County Economic Development
For nearly nine years, Sellers worked within Nampa’s Economic Development Department, rising from assistant director to department director — a role she has held for the past five years. Her work in Nampa has focused on growing the city’s economic base, supporting existing businesses, and drawing new investment to one of the fastest-growing cities in Idaho.
Before joining the City of Nampa, Sellers spent 11 years at Business Oregon, Oregon’s state economic development agency, where she developed a broad understanding of statewide economic policy and program management. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Utah State University.
Her selection signals the weight that Canyon County’s economic development community has built over recent years. As Nampa and the broader Treasure Valley have grown, the professionals leading that growth have earned statewide recognition. Sellers told the Idaho Business Review, “We desire to attract new businesses that will provide quality jobs for our community and support existing businesses to grow and thrive.”
What CCDC Does and Why This Hire Matters
CCDC is Boise’s urban renewal agency, responsible for guiding redevelopment in the city’s core through tax increment financing and strategic investment. The executive director role carries significant influence over how public dollars are leveraged alongside private development across downtown Boise.
Sellers’ selection from within the Treasure Valley — rather than an out-of-state hire — reflects the depth of economic development talent that has grown alongside the region’s population and business base. Canyon County communities like Nampa and Caldwell have increasingly competed for major employers, infrastructure investment, and quality-of-life amenities that make them attractive to both families and businesses.
The Treasure Valley’s economic momentum has been well-documented. Idaho’s revenue forecast has strengthened as state collections continue to exceed projections for fiscal 2027, reflecting the broader health of the regional economy that professionals like Sellers have helped cultivate.
What Comes Next
The CCDC Board of Commissioners has not yet announced a date for the special board meeting at which Sellers’ hiring is expected to come to a formal vote. Under Idaho’s standard process for public agency executive hires, naming a sole finalist triggers a waiting period before the board can act — a transparency measure designed to allow public awareness before the appointment is finalized.
If confirmed, Sellers will step away from her role at the City of Nampa, leaving a vacancy in one of Canyon County’s most consequential economic development positions. Nampa city officials have not yet announced succession plans for the department director role.
For Canyon County residents and businesses, Sellers’ advancement to a statewide-profile role is a marker of the region’s growing influence in Idaho’s economic landscape. Statewide coverage of related economic and development news is available at Idaho News.