Professional Summary
- Experienced leader in organizational development, strategic planning, and executive management across higher education, nonprofit, tribal, and for-profit sectors.
- Expertise in quality process improvement, organizational change, and regional economic development.
- Published author and contributor to national initiatives in higher education and community planning.
Career Highlights
- Economic Development Manager, Southern Ute Indian Tribe
- Led the development and implementation of a successful five-year comprehensive economic development strategy.
- Vice President for Student Services, San Juan College
- Directed a division of 13 departments over a 13-year tenure.
- Oversaw enrollment, student support, and institutional advancement.
- Special Assistant to the President for External Affairs, Fort Lewis College
- Served for 25 years with roles including state and federal legislative advocacy, marketing, tribal and public relations, and economic development.
- Directed the San Juan Forum, a regional economic development coalition across four states and multiple jurisdictions.
- Also served as volunteer Men’s Soccer Coach.
- Higher Learning Commission Peer Reviewer
- Team leader in the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) for institutional accreditation.
Board & Community Service
- Durango Community Development Commission (current)
- Vice Chair, NM Student Loan Guarantee Corporation
- Chairman, Colorado Region Nine Economic Development District
- Board Member, Bank of Durango, Colorado State Rural Development Council, Durango Area Chamber & Resort Association
- Appointee, Governor’s Task Forces on Smart Growth and Telecommunications
- Chair, Leadership La Plata Steering Committee
- Member, 9-R School District Blue Ribbon Committee
- President, Florida River Estates HOA & Water Co.
Publications
- Co-author: Assessing Student Learning in the Community & Two-Year College (Stylus Publishing, 2013)
- Author:
- “Native American Tuition Waiver” – Colorado Legislative White Paper
- “A Model for Regional Cooperation: The San Juan Forum” – Presented at Wright State University