“I have lived in Montezuma County my entire life. I grew up in Dolores and then moved to Cortez. I’m currently the manager of the Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company in Cortez. Also, have worked on the ambulance at Southwest for 16 years part-time.  I have a background in construction and emergency response.“

“I have been involved and served on various committees.  Currently a Board member of the Montezuma County Hospital District, a board member of Ditch and Reservoir Company Alliance (DARCA), and Chairman of the Towaoc-Highline OM & R Committee. Served as the Chairman of the Local Emergency Planning Committee, seven years on the Cortez Parks and Rec Advisory Board, and seven years on the Cortez Library Advisory Board, I’m also retired from the Cortez Volunteer Fire Department. I like the outdoors whether riding side by sides in the mountains or just going for a drive, hike, fishing, mostly just being outdoors.“

Bob is at a point in his life where he has the time and the desire to pour back into his community. Bob is happy to serve as a board member for the Montezuma County Hospital District Board. Bob has taught Auto Shop classes VoTech department at Northern Arizona University, he was a Reserve Arizona Highway Patrol officer for many years, was on the Flagstaff Public Schools Site Council and was in the Flagstaff Leadership Program. Bob is involved with his church and is a member of the Southwest Colorado Livestock Association. He has sung with the Flagstaff Master Chorale for many years and with the Mancos Valley Chorus. He served on the board of the Southwest Colorado Concert Series and was Elected Precinct co-chair for the County Republican Party February 2022.

Bob and his wife purchased their farm in 2009 and moved to Cortez permanently in 2010 from Flagstaff, AZ. He and his wife own a small farm where they raise grass-fed beef, farm fresh eggs, and produce. They have been vendors at both the summer Cortez Farmer’s Market and the winter Four Seasons Farmer’s Market. Bob built a shop in his farm where he operates an auto shop.

Sean holds a business information systems degree from Utah State University and has worked in technology for the last 25 years.  In addition, he has purchased and renovated multiple homes and manages an active rental property.  He has hands-on experience with technology, budgets, construction, management, and cost-benefit analysis.  He and his wife, Emily, have lived in Cortez for the last 10 years.

Raised in a small town in the rural Midwest, Abby graduated cum laude from Wake Forest University. She serves as the Director of Preconstruction and Partner at a Denver-based general contractor, where her expertise lies in estimating/preconstruction and client relations. Throughout her career, Abby has focused on bringing multiple stakeholders together to deliver projects on time and on budget, and she is honored to utilize her skills and knowledge to serve the Hospital District. She relishes in the small-town feel of Montezuma County that fondly reminds her of her childhood and enjoys exploring the Four Corners by bike, paddleboard, snowshoe, ski, or whatever new form of outdoor gear that she can find.

My wife, Vicki, and I moved to Mancos in 1983, where we raised three daughters who have blessed us with seven grandchildren and two great-granddaughters. We’ve been married for 42 years. In 2021, we moved to Lewis, Colorado. I’ve worked at Southwest Health System since 1986 as a medic, and also served with Ute Mountain Ute Fire and EMS. Over the years, I’ve held leadership roles in Fire and EMS, including 32 years with the Mancos Fire Protection District. In 2003, I became the General Manager at Western Excelsior, a role I held for nine years. During that time, I continued working at the hospital as a PRN paramedic. Eventually, I returned full-time to SHS as a supervisor in the EMS department, Emergency Manager, and CareLink provider. As I approach retirement, I’ve joined the MCHD Board because of my deep passion for our community and commitment to keeping our hospital in Montezuma County. My daughter was born at this hospital, and our family has received care here over the years. I can’t imagine our county without this vital resource. I believe MCHD must ensure our hospital remains strong, continues to adopt new medical technologies, and supports both facility management and the SHS Board in delivering quality care to our community.

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