MCHD Board

He was born in Flagstaff AZ and raised in Cortez. He has lived in the area for 40 years. He finished high school in St. Louis MO and attended Fort Lewis College. He worked on his uncle’s ranch as a young man in the Gunnison area in the summers, then worked as a commercial fisherman in Alaska until starting electrical work.

He has been doing electrical contracting, general contracting, and land development for the last 20 years. He believes his knowledge of contracting, developing and construction is an asset to the Board.

Bill received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of North Dakota, completed a Master of Arts Degree from Minnesota State University, and did post-graduate work at the University of Montana, Missoula.

He has lived in the Cortez community for 34 years and has devoted the majority of those years in an administrative position with the RE-1 School District.  He brings to the Board 26 years of working with other boards, interested in what the public thinks prior to final decisions, budget experience, and experience with public building projects.

Experienced Corporate Director with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Mr. Dobry brings experience and skill in Nonprofit Organizations, Technical Documentation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Advertising Project Management, and Philanthropy as well as professional experience in Information Technology.

Faithfully served on the MCHD Board since 2003. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and has lived in Montezuma County for the past 17 years.

Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his country from 1955 to 1958.  He brings to the Board an extensive background in general construction including commercial and industrial interiors, houses, high-rise buildings, hospitals, and all major types of construction. During Mr. DeWitt’s tenure on the MCHD Board, he has served in the capacity of Secretary/Treasurer for 12 years and possesses a wealth of information concerning the workings of special districts in the State of Colorado.

Grew up on a farm west of Pleasant View but spent her working years in Oregon. She holds a B.S. from Oregon College of Education, with a major in Economics & Business Administration. Upon retiring, she moved back to Colorado and resides on what was her grandparents’ homestead.

Gala’s working career was in accounting in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, and in government; County, and Special Districts. For many years, she was an officer and shop steward in various governmental unions.

“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 on the Montezuma County Hospital District, a board member on Ditch and Reservoir Company Alliance (DARCA), 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, 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.“