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Home My WebLink About20253608 MINUTES WELD COUNTY COUNCIL January 27, 2025 The Weld County Council met in regular session in full conformity with the Weld County Home Rule Charter at 6:30 p.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, CO. ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by President Nancy Teksten. Councilmembers Elijah Hatch, James Welch and Jeff Reck were present, constituting a quorum of members. Also present was Council Secretary Linda Kane. APPROVAL OF AGENDA : Councilmember Hatch made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Councilmember Welch, and the motion carried. APPROVAL OF DOCUMENTATION: Approval of December Minutes Councilmember Welch made a motion to approve the December minutes, seconded by Councilmember Hatch, and the motion carried. REVIEW PROGRAM: There was none. PUBLIC COMMENT: Terry DeGroot said he intended to apply for the At-Large vacancy. He's from Kersey where he started a dairy farm in 2020. He's spent the last five years getting a BA in political science. He ran for House District 48 and lost to Gabe Evans. OLD BUSINESS: There was none. NEW BUSINESS: Coordinator Reports/Councilman Reports There were none. Bills Councilmember Hatch made a motion to approve bills, it was seconded by Councilmember Welch and carried. The bills were paid as follows: o Weld County Phone Bill for December $25.00 Award Alliance — name tags for new councilmember$17.50 Set Meeting Dates for 2025 and Review Programs Council set the 2025 meeting dates and review programs as follows: February 24 - fill At-Large vacancy March 17—planning and zoning Cori-c•c\ GCS iuoS \ \ ‘9,1 ago 2025-3608 April 21 —district attorney May 19—veterans services June 16 —oil and gas July 21 —information technology August 18—health and environment September 15 - sheriff October 20 - assessor November 17—public works December 15 - commissioners Discuss Process for filing At-Large Vacancy Council discussed issuing a press release and posting information online. Applications will be accepted through February 18. Interviews will be held at the next meeting, February 24, when a new At-Large representative will be appointed. Election of President and Vice-President Councilmember Reck made a motion to elect Councilmember Teksten president, it was seconded by Councilmember Hatch, and the motion carried. Councilmember Welch nominated Councilmember Hatch as vice-president, it was seconded by Councilmember Reck, and the motion carried. ADJOURNMENT: By acclamation, the meeting was adjourned at 6:56 p.m. 11/(7„.-7 ( _)‘ February 24, 025 Council Pre;' ent, Nancy Teksten 2_ z4-1 - i5 &ki:SCK Council Secretary, Linda Kane 1861 OFFICE OF WELD COUNTY COUNCIL 1150 O Street t j �r,' - P 0 BOX 758 1 V;; GREELEY, COLORADO 80632 ' G O U N t Y j ' EMAIL: countycouncil@weld.gov PHONE: 970-400-4780 WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com WELD COUNTY COUNCIL 2024—4th Quarter REPORT TO THE PEOPLE The Weld County Council is mandated in accordance with the Home Rule Charter of Weld County, Colorado, to report to the people of Weld County on a quarterly basis, those matters related to the council's review of Weld County government. This report summarizes the activities of the Weld County Council during the fourth quarter of the calendar year 2024. October 21, 2024 Brigitte Grimm, Treasurer& Public Trustee Ms. Grimm and her Deputy Treasurer, Renee Fielder, gave an overview of the duties and responsibilities of the treasurer's office. Their team consists of 11 employees, 8.5 in the treasurer's office and 2.5 in the public trustee's office. The statutory duties of the treasurer include sending tax notices; distributing funds to tax authorities; investing county funds; acting as a public trustee and implementing legislative updates. There are more than 400 taxing authorities including 17 schools and 29 fire departments. When considering investing county funds, the treasurer looks at safety, liquidity and yield. Statutory duties of a public trustee include managing the foreclosure process and acting as a mediator between a property owner and the lender. November 18, 2024 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder Ms Koppes gave a presentation regarding the 2024 general election. Voter turnout was 182,397 voters out of 233,849. Ms. Koppes said Weld was one of the top counties in the state for turnout. Of the votes, 91 percent were mailed in with 9 percent of people voting in person. New this election was jail voting, required by the state. Turnout at the jail was low with only about 200 people voting. Ms. Koppes employed 303 election judges, 11 temporary workers and 7 full-time employees. Her office handled 328 different ballot styles with two special districts. An outside team conducts an audit of the voting process and Koppes said that so far, Weld County has never seen a discrepancy. An automatic recount must be held for House District 19 as it was separated by 123 votes. Every ballot needed to be rescanned by Dec. 6, but Koppes predicted the winner would not change. More than 1,000 military and overseas ballots were sent out and the clerk's office received more than 700. Voting information must be retained by the clerk's office for 25 months. Election integrity has been a hot topic in recent years, Koppes said. Her office must keep voter registration up to date through many methods. Employees undergo a lot of security training and cybersecurity knowledge. December 16, 2024 Kevin Ross, Chair, Board of County Commissioners Mr. Ross gave an overview of the commissioner's office. He explained how the county implemented a new Workday platform for employee use. He said it was a huge overhaul and took many hours to implement, going live July 1. Weld County Council 2024 4th Quarter Report to the People Page 2 of 2 During the legislative session last year, a bill was carried to improve how the Department of Human Services operates by implementing new software. Weld County failed its air quality test. Mr. Ross said commissioners learned that pollutants from oil and gas is ranked number 8, while vehicular traffic is the number 1 air pollutant. The county has been working with a consultation company regarding a compensation study. Salaries and compensation packages were reevaluated in effort to make Weld County an employer of choice. The number of people employed by the county has risen to 1,900. The county has also been working to educate Denver on the importance of agriculture and energy production in Weld County. The county leads the state in agriculture and energy production. The county worked on coordinated plan agreements with municipalities to ensure urban development belongs within municipalities. Veterans' services relocated from the clerk and recorder building to the human services department. Appointments are now scheduled faster and veterans' services are more efficient. The first State of the County was held and was well received, Mr. Ross said. The county has also been working on a master plan for facility upgrades. Buildings were assessed for age, location and condition. He said a new justice services building, including a courthouse is needed and the county is figuring out where that building will be located. Mr. Ross said Weld is the third fastest growing county in the country. The county is constantly working to accommodate that growth, he said. The budget was approved December 1, noting that assessed value dropped by 20 percent. The county went from an estimated budget of$24 billion to $19 billion. Two new commissioners joined the board in 2025, Jason Maxey and Lynette Pepler. The county continues to work on proper well cleanup sites and air quality. WELD COUNTY COUNCIL Council President Nancy Teksten Council Vice-President Elijah Hatch Councilmember Jeff Reck Councilmember James Welch Councilmember Vacancy Date Signed: February 24, 2025 Add /bu vt I Interview Process for County Council Replacement Positic • Candidates will check in with Linda and draw for their place in the interview process. • Candidates will be escorted to a meeting room and asked to surrender their phones until after their interview. • Each Council member will prepare a small list of potential questions to ask the candidates. From discussion of these questions among the Council members,each member will decide on two questions that they will ask each candidate. • The Council will agree upon a time limit for each candidate's questioning at Monday night's meeting. • The Council will have to decide the process used to break a tie. Executive Session is NOT an option. • When the Council has reached the point in the meeting under new business allowing for the interview process to begin,the candidate having drawn#1 will be escorted to the meeting and the podium. • Each candidate will be asked two(2) questions by each County Council person beginning with the Council member to the far left of the President. T • After all candidates have been interviewed,each Council member will rank the candidates. The scoring system will go from 1 to X with X being the total number of candidates interviewed. The score of X will be their first choice and 1 the last. For example, if 5 people are interviewed,the first choice will receive a 5, second a choice a 4 and so forth until the last choice receives a 1. • Linda will use a roll calf method to ask each Council member to provide their candidate ranking numbers. • Linda will tally the numbers and provide the results. • It is agreed that the candidate receiving the highest number will be selected to fill the vacancy.A motion and second must be made to officially welcome our new member to the Council. • In case of a tie,the process previously decided upon will be used. Items highlighted in yellow are action items to be decided before the interview process begins. Each applicant was asked the same 8 questions.They were: 1) Why do you want to be a member of Council? 2) As a Council member, how would you view your role? 3) How do you feel about reviewing and gathering information about issues that may arise within county government? 4) What qualifies you as a candidate? 5) What is your understanding of the role of the County in county government? 6) What do you hope to accomplish? 7) Who do you feel you wilt be representing and why is that important to you? 8) Do you have any questions for Council? P tir • r1 L c /�/�-‘ I V u K H H L 1 ) 1-11) 1:51:55 d . * alisuehobbs@gmail.com CE M , ,f.z, 0 ,, t ••• (720)771-9423 ,n. . !Xis, ..y?� ✓",,,I '� , .,1';� i;f �l } ; Y�j M/ February 18, 2025 f ray 1: {� i w . .i (it 0. d `�' h 1 .4. xs��fws r ,rs� My name is Alexandra Hobbs, but I go by Ali. I've lived in Erie and Weld q`-,LW`f ,:, 4.� 5x;.%'�z�.'3':'" r �` County for the last five and a half years and in Colorado for the last twenty f ��'a ,,rt ..,�� '� '-emu `r' � %� . one. I spent my formative teenage years at Boulder High School and then , k �,e f YYs �,nM, earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Colorado at e �, .. . „4,,,,,,,,:).,,;.,,,, ,,14,,,.p.,,,,,,,,t x} Yp. Boulder. After some travel and self-discovery, I enrolled in a software " v` .tij ,�y,. development bootcamp and have been a professional software engineer for ,- ,5 „F �' the last 7 years, earning the Senior title in 2022. I love writing software and Y ,,,�•�,: z managing and improving complex backend systems, but it is time for me to ' '.' i� ,, invest my time in my community, which is why I'm applying for the Weld County Council At-Large position. I've attached my resume for more t ' ;24 g- information about my professional experience, although it doesn't include my experience before entering the tech industry. The rest of my job resume includes Assistant Manager at Haagen-Dazs at Flatirons mall, IT associate at i a CU Boulder, barista and waitress, and Executive Assistant for a psychiatrist s sk and then the Executive Director at the YWCA in Boulder. As you can see, I've had a wide range of experiences and worked my way to a many positions of trust. t s • �� _ • At my core, I am a problem solver. I am very organized and have a Type A 4' personality. I have a strong tendency to fill the vacuum of needs at my job a 4r `3 rO and in my personal life, which is why I've quickly risen to positions of trust at ` my jobs. At my veryg x 0 o' , `' first job at Haagen-Dazs,Dazs I was promoted to assistant -;i:..:;.,i.-fi.,'„:1•1',','::;.:'..ti:t,t,.,74..1• ', :•0 manager and offered the manager position, but I chose to focus on my `K, education. My tenacity, problem solving skills, and ability and desire to fill ' . needs has allowed me to build a strong resume and an extremely strong , l community, that is centered right here in Erie. I hope I can use these skills for my larger Weld County community. . I was privileged enough to buy a house in Erie Highlands in 2019 and I've truly 7� Y Y I loved establishing my roots here with my husband and my two dogs. For the E t last three years, I've been volunteering weekly at the Erie Community Library Hti�„ f `' x; and helped them implement and maintain a board game borrowing program. 4 w I've learned a lot about Erie and Weld residents through the library, which I believe is one of the most important resources a community can have. I hope that I can use my extensive skills to help my fellow Weld County residents, ,, r� p y f not just in Erie, but across the vast area that encompasses Weld County. I ' "': t, ' believe every human has the right to make decisions for themselves from a , µf � , safe, stable, and healthy place and I really hope that I get the opportunity to 3 �P Srft p t r , f work for that space for my fellow Weld County residents. x Zf , �- .0�, s ° , Thank you for your time. I sincerely hope to hear from you. I will be at the c y " y � ° next meeting and I look forward to being involved in any way that I can. �s kx �,� �ilL: 4- t r m r t ,-g aL,gam ' T`it..,- Ali Hobbs f HL EAHIV VK/�k ( HL1 ) I-1UL3tiS 'y fi 4 y'°+ yil i w Oi: 5 �� r P OBJECTIVE .3..:: :.':.,..4,6r s'!'„...,,,,,,.;,. ...:,;:.. Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in designing ..:,:.;,Z:44,44:4 C�`d. A�,S� �x i� ,,,,,„.i,,,,„, � f�q . � developing, and maintaining scalable microservices and APIs. Skilled in Golang, • i:11,O,.. 7 �{ d �' ' Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS services. Committed to delivering high-quality `K solutions that enhance customer experience and drive business growth. d ' ,10 ° `�'�" EXPERIENCE " ' r' "P, VMware Carbon Black, Boulder, Colorado 04/2019 - 02/2024 ; '�r psi ��fh . Member of Technical Staff III 08/2022 - 02/2024 s' x ,,; y°, i:1-7. 14,549.:::.,:::,..:;,1- ,;... Member of Technical Staff II 10/2020 08/2022 .., -_ . Member of Technical Staff I 11/2019 - 10/2020 . t, N O:45 ('t 31L N t , s Associate Software Engineer 04/2019 - 11/2019 ,,,.,,,;,,,,,y..„_,4,4,.•,,,;-::,,,,,,,,,w,:„.-&,,,',:i.4 r.. • Designed and developed a greenfield data processing microservice using n 'y AWS Kinesis, processing terabytes of data Y per minute. � ` • Built a REST API with DynamoDB and AWS RDS for PostgreSQL, maintaining - r >, state between customer configurations and the data processing , A , microservice. " , n� ,�� , .. Improved customer experience through continuous deployment of new features and enhancements. ostgr " 4' • Implemented robust metrics and alerting systems for monitoring, x y `T r participating in on-call rotation for continuous support. ,r • Conducted thorough testing of all code using unit tests, integration tests, at and smoke tests. • Provided support �' 0 &,a'' for the full Carbon Black Cloud backend, responding to ' ,, `- " l incidents during on-call rotations. n r • Engaged in pair programming and onboarded more senior team members. y ry waffle.io, Boulder, Colorado 02/2017- 04/2019 1>` j '- , , '$ Software Engineer 01/2018- 04/2019 ` a " - Associate Software Engineer 02/2017 - 01/2018 3r r 1Y s • Designed and implemented account management code, resulting in 70x ' � y,� growth. t K c�N . Y • Co-designed an integration with GitHub's marketplace and presented it at GitHub Universe 2017. • Integrated GitHub's GraphQL API into existing infrastructure. '11CittrOilptc„ • Upgraded client-side framework from AngularJS to Angular. f a fi • Conducted extensive testing using unit Ill, iii Ei „ and integration tests. • Developed metrics and alerts to maintain a seamless customer experience. 1#1:`', , *�,✓}tSy • Designed and built greenfield microservices for data processing and REST r�, Y p^��-� j.�� ,r ,.� .4 API, improving customer retention. a �f s 0 • Maintained and deployed microservices across multiple infrastructures and rar, ,, 7, ? , f production environments. I4 i , F Q 1; OTHER TRAINING y y` Decker Communications, Communicate To Influence 8/2017 ^r $� r San Francisco, CA t r" �r x 4` 44`�x''`w. > - Learned and practiced public speaking and speech writing skills in a ' f �a y '"'i; f fe PS K group setting i ifig :0 4; y ' r,',r a References available upon request. + M Weld County Council Hello, my name is Blair Howe. I would love to serve on the County Council as an At Large member filling the vacant seat. I understand the time commitment and meeting times and location. As an elected Board member of the Front Range Fire Protection District I also understand the importance of serving as an elected official with integrity and a spirit of collaboration. Some information about me. I was born in France while my father served in the Air Force. Dad's last duty station was in Omaha, Nebraska. My parents were both music educators and in 1959 found jobs in Wiggins and Brush Colorado. In 1969 we moved into Greeley from Fort Morgan and, with the exception of College and a 2 year mission service, I have lived in Greeley ever since. After college I started my adult career at a local commodities brokerage. It was a family owned business that originated pinto beans from local farmers and marketed them nationwide. We also shipped into Mexico in boxcars and had a nice deal for corn by 2 ocean vessels. I love agriculture and all the hard work that happens with growing and harvesting your life's investment. I feel lucky to live in Weld County -an oasis of freedom and rugged individualism. I realized quickly that accounting was of great interest to me, so I attended UNC and became a Colorado State Certified Public accountant. That education has helped greatly in all work environments 1 have been associated with. From construction to the fire service- accounting is woven into everything and contains the truth of organizational activities. In my 40th year, I was introduced to the fire service by a mutual friend.That bug bit pretty hard and I have spent the past 25 years working to establish a professional fire service for the Milliken and Johnstown communities and was instrumental in bringing those two fire departments together to form Front Range Fire. Within that service I also set aside the accountant in me and hopped on the ambulance and have been working on a 911 ALS ambulance since 2008. It has been interesting work serving most all of the communities in Weld County. I have spent many hours and have driven many miles from Grover to New Raymer, Fort Lupton up HWY 85 thru Platteville, Gilcrest, LaSalle, Evans. North Weld County from Eaton to Rockport, and West to Carr. Pretty much any old dirt road in the County, I have driven it in an ambulance. Thank you Weld County Road and Bridge for keeping those roads smooth and in service! I look forward to having an opportunity to meet with you all personally. Attached is my resume. Cheers! Blair Blair T. Howe 5623 Arrowhead Drive Greeley, Colorado 80634 (970)539-6207(Mobile) (970)339-3718(Home) blair.t.howe@ic/oud.com SKILLS Accounting Management Fire Service Management Detailed Financial Documentation Construction Management Human Resource Administration Negotiation, Business Strategy State of Colorado CPA License 16699 Non-Active Status IRE/EMS EXPERIENCE WELD COUNTY PARAMEDICS/BANNER PARAMEDIC SERVICES EMT-B March 2008 - Present FRONT RANGE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Vice President Board of Directors 2015 to Present MILLIKEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Retired - 15 Years of Service MILLIKEN FIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 2009- 2015 Fire Officer Positions Held: Division Chief-4 years; Captain-1 year State of Colorado Certifications: FFII, Hazmat Ops, EMT-Basic IV, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, Ice Rescue Specialist PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DSS, LLC. May2004 to May2018 Greeley, Colorado DSS, LLC (d.b.a. Design Sprinkler Specialists) a local residential and light commercial turf irrigation company. DSS, LLC designs, installs, maintains and repairs many types of turf irrigation systems. OWNER. Responsible for developing and maintaining all aspects of the business. FRONT RANGE TITLE, LLC. May, 2003 to May 2004 Brighton, Loveland, Greeley, Colorado Front Range Title, LLC is a regional property title company. SALES. Responsible for developing and maintaining business in Northern Colorado. Instrumental in opening an office in Greeley. ZEPHYR GRAF-X, INC. June, 1999 to May, 2003 Loveland, Colorado Zephyr Graf-X designs quality headwear and distributes the product nationwide. CONTROLLER. Responsible for developing detailed employee guidelines, controlling Workers Compensation issues, workplace safety, and employee terminations. Maintain 650 collegiate apparel licensing contracts, primarily responsible for the calculation and distribution of royalty payments. SYSTEMS UNDERCOVER, INC. Sept, 1997 to June, 1999 Greeley, Colorado Systems Undercover, Inc. is a regional mechanical insulation sub-contractor in Northern Colorado that applies insulation over industrial pipe, and ductwork systems. CONTROLLER. Responsible for the daily financial operations of the company, including managing cash collections, generation of monthly financial statements, consulting with the owners regarding employee concerns, controlling Workers Compensation issues, supervising office personnel. and supporting project managers in the field. COLORADO GREENHOUSE Dec, 1996 to Sept, 1997 Fort Lupton, Colorado Colorado Greenhouse grows and packages nearly 100 acres of greenhouse grown tomatoes in Colorado and New Mexico. 1997 production estimated in excess of 35,000,000 pounds. cosT AccouNTANT. Develop and maintain cost systems, policies and procedures. Establish cost standards of manufacturing materials. Prepare and distribute multi-site departmental variance reports. Develop technical analysis of budget data to assist site managers in cost control. Additional responsibilities include; controlling expenditures relating to $24 million construction projects in Colorado and New Mexico; assisting Arthur Anderson Business Consulting Group in the implementation of a UNIX based fully integrated multi-entity/multi-site accounting system; supporting accounting department managers and staff as needed. GTC-GTC& ZATECA FOODS July, 1992 to Dec, 1996 Greeley, Colorado GTC-GTC originates and receives into storage pinto beans in the Western United States and Canada. Zateca Foods processes pinto beans through steam cookers, then dehydrates the beans for distribution nationwide to fast food outlets. AccouNTING MANAGER. Responsible for preparation of monthly financial statements including review of sales, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and cash disbursements. Supervise and train staff in proper accounting procedures. Also control monthly transportation accounting. CONSULTING- Blair Howe May, 1991 to July, 1992 Greeley, Colorado BusINEss CONSULTANT. Computer installation, start-up, and training for 100+ employee company including establishment of general ledger and payroll modules. Implemented operating efficiencies for a vending company cash room receiving $50,000 per week. GREELEY TRADING, INC. May, 1985 to Feb,1988 Greeley, Colorado Greeley Trading, Inc. was a commodity brokerage purchased by GTC-GTC, LLC. FREIGHT MANAGER. Responsible for national and international distribution of commodities via truck, rail, and ocean vessel for 4.5 million pounds of product monthly. Negotiated freight rates and controlled an annual freight budget of$600,000. EDUCATION University of Northern Colorado Greeley, Colorado 1990 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ACCOUNTING DEAN'S CITATION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE - MAY 1989 Brigham Young University Provo, Utah 1985 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR - FINANCE COMPOSITE MINOR - ACCOUNTING/ECONOMICS Greeley West High School Greeley, Colorado GRADUATE MAY 1976 25258 CR 46,KERSEY,80644 • 970-284-5916 • DEGROOTTD@HOTMAILCOM TERRY DEGROOT At-Large Weld County Council, I am writing to express my interest in the At-Large position at Weld County.With over a decade of leadership experience and a solid background in public administration,I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your team. As the Owner of Colorado Cow LLC, I have honed my skills in Project Management,Conflict Resolution,and Strategic Planning.My role required me to oversee all operational aspects, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in meeting our objectives.My experience spans more than 10 years,during which I have consistently demonstrated my ability to lead teams toward achieving excellent performance outcomes. My specific strengths in Team Leadership, Operational Efficiency,and Performance Improvement,supported by a strong foundation in Data Analysis and Budgeting, make me a suitable candidate for this position.These skills, coupled with my expertise in Public Speaking and Networking,enable me to effectively communicate and implement policies and strategies. I hold a Masters degree in Public Administration and Policy Analysis from the University of Colorado Denver,an educational background that has equipped me with the knowledge necessary for this role. I am eager to bring my skills and experiences to Weld County,contributing positively to your objectives and long-term goals.I am confident in my ability to make a significant impact and look forward to the possibility of discussing this exciting opportunity with you. Thank you for considering my application.I hope to hear from you soon. Terry DeGroot io n Pe e.t" 25258 CR 46,KERSEY,80644 • DEGROOTTD@HOTMAILCOM • 970-284-5916 TERRY DEGROOT Administrator PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Public Administrator with over 12 years of extensive expertise in project management,strategic planning,and operational efficiency.Demonstrates exceptional skills in team leadership and conflict resolution,honed through diverse roles in business and military settings.Committed to driving performance improvement and fostering a supportive work environment,with a keen focus on data analysis and budgeting to achieve organizational goals. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OWNER Colorado Cow LW Dec 2019-Present Kersey CO ■ Direct daily operations,boosting productivity and efficiency across Weld County. ■ Lead and motivate team to achieve business goals through collaboration. • Align business objectives with company vision for measurable success. ■ Manage equipment procurement,optimizing resources and cost management ■ Resolve operational issues,driving continuous improvement. MANAGER Jun 2017-Nov 2019 Wilhelmina Dairy Kersey CO ■ Managed daily operations of a 2,000-animal dairy farm,ensuring optimal care and productivity. • Led a team of 12,enhancing efficiency and team performance through regular meetings. ■ Conducted monthly inventory checks,maintaining accurate records and stock levels. ■ Traded commodities on Nasdaq,achieving significant financial outcomes. I Improved team communication and performance through effective meeting facilitation. NAVY POLICE Jun 2013-Jun 2017 United States Navy Guam ■ Led DUI checkpoints and anti-terror drills,boosting base security and officer preparedness. Trained 100+officers in patrol duties,enhancing team readiness and operational capability. Managed 2000+weapons inventory,ensuring efficiency and compliance with safety standards. ■ Conducted regular equipment checks for 100 officers,maintaining adherence to regulations. SKILLS Project Management,Conflict Resolution,Strategic Planning,Time Management,Data Analysis,Budgeting,Team Leadership,Operational Efficiency, Performance Improvement,Public Speaking,Networking Policy Analysis. EDUCATION MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY ANALYSIS Jan 2023-Dec 2024 University of Colorado Denver BACHELORS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE Jan 2020•Dec 2022 University of Northern Colorado CERTIFICATION&TRAINING LPR GRADUATE CLASS OF 2021 Leadership Program of the Rockies U.S.NAVY E5 LEADERSHIJ'DEVELOP COURSE 2016 Naval Base Guam AWARDS NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL 2017 Department of the Navy NAVY AND MARINE CORPS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL 2015 Department of the Navy INTERNSHIPS AND VOLENTEERING DISTRICT CAPTAIN I 2020-2022 Weld County GOP Weld County ELECTION DAY OPERATIONS INTERN Aug 2020-Dec 2020 Donald J. Trump for President INC. Colorado S Ali p i: t Mark Lawley—Bio Mark Lawley is a dedicated public servant, seasoned leader, and trusted advisor with a passion for driving positive change. With nearly four decades of experience in government, emergency services, and strategic consulting, Mark has committed his life to helping individuals and organizations grow, adapt, and thrive in an ever-evolving world. Mark understands that real transformation starts with people. He believes in fostering a culture of continuous learning, service, and innovation—values he has upheld throughout his career. His leadership journey began in the fire service, where he spent 37 years protecting and serving his community, leading teams through complex challenges, and ultimately retiring as Fire Chief in 2017. After retirement, Mark continued his commitment to public service by launching his own consulting firm, providing strategic solutions to government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits. In 2020, his leadership skills were called upon once again when he was appointed as the Public Health Director for Weld County, Colorado. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he navigated the crisis with a steady hand, balancing emergency response with long- term strategic planning to ensure the well-being of the community. In 2022, he transitioned back to consulting, dedicating more time to his family and their ranch in Eaton, Colorado. Mark's passion for lifelong learning is reflected in his academic achievements. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Public Service (2005), a Master's Degree in Leadership (2008), and a second Master's Degree in Public Administration (2018). His commitment to knowledge and growth fuels his ability to tackle complex issues with insight and expertise. Beyond his professional work, Mark has remained deeply engaged in his community, serving on numerous government and nonprofit boards, including the Weld County Planning Commission, the Weld County Charter Review Committee, and two philanthropic organizations. He has spent years advising policymakers and community leaders, ensuring decisions are made with integrity, foresight, and a focus on the greater good. At his core, Mark is a problem-solver, a mentor, and a dedicated family man. Whether leading organizations through change, mentoring future leaders, or working on his ranch, he approaches every challenge with purpose and conviction. His experience, vision, and steadfast commitment to service make him a valuable asset to the Weld County Council and a trusted advocate for the community. MARK A. LAWLEY EATON, CO • (970) 539-1363 • MLAWLEYI@MSN.COM LINKEDIN.COM/IN/MARK-LAWLEY-084AB912/ PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP-STRATEGIC PLANNING-MULTI-DIVISION OPERATIONS-PUBLIC SERVICE Expertise in guiding large-scale, complex public organizations Accomplished leader with extensive amount of public administration experience, who served as Executive Director/CEO of two large government organizations. Collaborate with a diverse client group in the consulting field.Recently led a large county health department through the peak of the Covid 19 pandemic and leadership changes. Effectively managed through periods of dramatic growth, eliminating debt and planning for future needs. Builds strong, mutually beneficial relationships with government, community leaders, businesses, and internal teams. Engaged, energetic, forward thinking and results focused leader,committed to building,developing,nourishing work forces and leading organizations. Areas of Expertise Change Management• Strategic Planning• Program Management•Fiscal/Budget Management•Organizational Development• Personnel Stewardship •Team Leadership • Problem Solving•Organized Labor Contract Negotiations •Vision,Mission,Values Alignment• Process Improvement•Policy Analysis and Formation • Cultural Change•Stakeholder Relationship Building•Land Use Processes • Risk Management•Local Government Management•Defining,Developing& Implementing Growth&Work Improvements PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FIELMX/ORKS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS—Eaton, CO September 2022- Present Consultant Work encompasses providing technical advice, developing solutions and strategies for businesses, government entities and non-profits. • Analyzed the components and impacts of new service agreements prior to them being proposed to other parties. • Identified employee engagement strategies that would assist with reducing employee turnover. • Directed the process for a new organization direction and facilitated the strategic planning process. • Developed and implemented processes to improve organizational culture. WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH- Greeley, Colorado May 2020-Sep 2020 Executive Director Provide strategic direction and leadership that oversees critical public health issues. Led the department through the peak of the Covid 19 pandemic. Manage and balance ongoing and emerging public health issues facing the community, while effectively leading and managing the departments administration, fiscal and operational functions. Instituted strategic planning and goal setting to define future direction of organization. FIELDWORKS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS—Eaton,CO May 2018—May 2020 Consultant Work encompasses providing technical advice, developing solutions and strategies for businesses, government entities and non-profits. • Analyzed the components and impacts of new service agreements prior to them being proposed to other parties. • Identified employee engagement strategies that would assist with reducing employee turnover. • Directed the process for a new organization direction and facilitated the strategic planning process. • Developed and implemented processes to improve organizational culture. WELD COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS—Greeley, CO May 2018—May 2020 Consultant Advised officials of Colorado's second largest Emergency Communications Center concerning the purchase of new dispatch software,including researching funding options,and providing continuing services related to planning and operations. MARK A. LAWLEY EATON,CO • (970) 539-1363 • MLAWLEY1@MSN.COM • 2 MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT—Longmont,CO May 1981 —Dec 2017 Technical Advisor(Feb.—Dec.2017) Served as subject matter expert(SME) on technical matters related to special district administration and operations. • Leveraged vast personal experience of District operations to advise on legal, procedural and policy questions as needed. CEO/Fire Chief(2009-2017) Led a Colorado Revised Statue Title 32 Special District. Developed business strategies, initiated and directed strategic planning, all leadership and management initiatives, emergency preparedness, emergency medicine, ambulance transport, legal matters, financial and operational management, program management, personnel management, organizational governance, leadership and employee growth, relationship building, public policy analysis, policy formulation and implementation, development of budgets and long and short-range planning activities. • Guided organization through period of dramatic population growth. • Initiated strategic planning,proactively preparing for future needs. •Introduced and engaged the leadership team and employees in a program to improve the organizational culture. • Managed a growing budget including construction of new facilities, purchasing new equipment, and replacing obsolete apparatus. • Erased millions of dollars of debt and enabled organization to operate debt-free. • Instrumental in organization status as first Northern Colorado Fire Dept. to achieve international accreditation by the Center for Public Safety Excellence,directing 3-year process that legitimized organizations business practices. • Dramatically improved organizations reputation — achieving 90% community approval rating by cultivating public awareness and relationships with local, state,and federal officials, community leaders,and industry professionals. • Created a 501(c)(3) non- profit to raise money for community outreach in health and safety education. Increased visibility of organizations services by attending charitable and community events across area. • Created and guided a team to design and implement vigorous community outreach programs that focused on community health and safety. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED) MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT(Continued) Administrative and Operations Manager/Chief(1981-2009) Originally hired as fire-fighter and regularly progressed to roles of increased responsibility, leading daily administrative and operations functions. • Developed policies and procedures,managed budgets and developed short- and long-range plans. • Managed each of the district's ten divisions, including administration, human resources, finance, purchasing, information technology, emergency response, education, training, facility and fleet maintenance, code enforcement, inspections,and public relations. EDUCATION GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, Phoenix,AZ Master of Public Administration,2018 (GPA:3.97/4.0) Master of Science,Leadership, 2008 (GPA: 3.97/4.0) UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO Bachelor of Science,Public Service AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE Associate Degree, Fire Science/Fire Protection Technology CERTIFICATIONS Chief Fire Officer, Center for Public Safety Excellence AFFILIATIONS Board Director. 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