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2008 CANDIDATES
(as of 2/29/08)
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Candidates
for Mayor
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Susan Doylen Allow me
to introduce myself, I am Susan L. (Sue) Doylen, a 29 year resident
of Estes Park. I'm a wife, mother of two young women who were
born, raised and educated in Estes Park, downtown business owner,
property owner and have served the community in various roles for
the past 16 years. My family's relationship with, and
investment in, the community dates to 1958.
A graduate of University of Northern
Colorado, I have a degree in Fine Arts Education. My husband
Dan and I started Master Graphics Printing/Master Shipping, Inc., in
1984. Business has afforded me the opportunity to meet,
exchange and share ideas with community members engaged in both
working and volunteer activities, long-time and new residents, old
and young, comfortable and struggling--all people who make our
community a diverse and wonderful place.
Among my many civic roles, I have
served the community as a Planning Commission Member, Town Trustee
(serving as chair of Community Development, Public Works, Special
Events, Board of Adjustment and member of Public Safety and numerous
task forces and committees) 1993-2006, Mayor Pro-Tem 1996-2006,
Housing Authority Vice President 1995-2000, Housing Authority
Chairman 2001-2005, Chair of the Convention and Visitors Bureau
Policy Advisory Committee 2004-Present. Additionally, I have
served as liaison to both the Museum and the Rodeo Committee and am
currently a member of the Tree Board. My volunteer roles in
the community include Habitat for Humanity Estes Valley and Sister
Cities Association.
My leisure time pursuits include an
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Larry Pesses
My wife, Patti, and I arrived in Estes Park in the fall of 1988
after having spent the better part of two years traveling the county
in our motor home. In 1989 we were married at the Black Canyon
Inn, and our son, Kip, was born in 1993. While Kip was
preparing for kindergarten, I was appointed to the Chamber Music
Society Board and joined the noon Rotary Club. In 1999, when
Kip started school, I became a thrice weekly volunteer in the
school, focusing primarily on tutoring reading in the Elementary
School. In 2001, I unsuccessfully ran for the Board of
Education, but was later appointed to fill a vacancy which occurred
as a result of a resignation in 2002. The following year I won
a seat on the Board, was elected president, and served in that
capacity for four years. I am also one of the founding members
of the Estes Valley Education Foundation.
During my tenure on the board, years of
embezzlement were stopped and financial transparency and integrity
were returned to district operations. Focus was returned to
educating our kids, and student achievement and test scores reached
unprecedented levels. Our state composite scores in reading,
writing and math reached their highest levels in recent memory and
school ratings reached or exceeded the top 20% in the state.
In addition, long overdue campus-wide renovations were initiated,
and staff salaries were increased and made gender-equitable.
Patti and I have owned and operated Stonestreet
Marketing Services, Inc., for over twenty years. Stonestreet
specializes in the sales of apparel, promotional wine accessories
and advertising specialties to the major corporate and boutique
wineries in the Napa and Sonoma valleys of California.
We enjoy hiking, biking (both motor and
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Bill Pinkham
Bill grew up on a farm in Massachusetts and
graduated from Amherst College with a BA in Economics.
Following three years as an officer in the Air Force, he took a job
in fine paper sales with a small manufacturer that was acquired by
Weyerhaeuser.
Bill retired from Weyerhaeuser after a 40-year
career that included fine paper sales, marketing and strategic
planning. Prior to retirement as Manager of Planning and
Analysis, his responsibilities also included marketing
communications, technical services, and the recruiting, hiring and
training of sales and marketing personnel. He was also a
member of the corporate marketing committee and new products
development team.
Bill and Sue's love of the mountains and nature
brought them permanently to Estes Park in 2000 after vacationing
here for several years; and both rapidly became involved in the
community.
His community involvement includes: Estes
Valley Land Trust, EP Rotary Club, EP Chorale, RMNP Environmental
Educational Dept., Larimer County Parks & Open Lands Naturalist, Art
Center of Estes Park and Crossroads.
Bill's strengths include extensive leadership and
supervisory experience, team building, analytical concepts and
processes, and working effectively with individuals of diverse
backgrounds and interests. He is a trained facilitator who
believes in win-win solutions to community and business problems,
and is accustomed to working with teams to achieve superior results.
Bill was elected Trustee of the Town of Estes Park
in 2004 and is currently Mayor Pro Tem. He is Chairman of both
the Community Development Committee and the Audit Committee, and is
a member of the Utilities Committee. He facilitated the
2017 Team development of the Economic Sustainability Vision and
Recommendations adopted by the Town Board. Bill is also
currently on the boards of the Estes Park Housing Authority, Larimer
County Open Lands, and the Estes Valley Land Trust. |
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Candidates
for Town Trustee
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A.W. (Art) Blume I am a
candidate for Estes Park Board of Trustees. My decision is based upon
my desire to give back to my new home town my experience and stewardship of
its government for the good of all citizens now and in the future. I
am not a single issue candidate and believe in positive communication
between all parties to an issue.
I hold
undergraduate and graduate degrees from Drury University. My major
areas of study were Psychology, Speech and Drama, and Educational
Psychology.
I have lived
and worked in large metro areas as well as Springfield, Missouri. I
spent over 22 years in corporate management both in the public and private
sectors. I have managed in both union and non-union environments.
I spent some parallel time in education serving as a supply instructor for
17 years at Missouri State University. My corporate positions included
District Sales Manager, Director of Personnel and Training, VP Operations
(COO), and Director of Customer Services at a public utility. I have
also owned two businesses and am now semi-retired.
I have been
involved heavily in civic affairs most of my life. I am or have been a
member of Rotary, Kiwanis, community theater groups, choirs, Chamber of
Commerce Ambassadors, and professional societies in job interest area.
I served on the Personnel Board, City of Springfield and as an elected City
Councilman of Springfield, Missouri.
I served 23
years active/reserve in the US Navy and retired as a Commander (Line).
During my Navy career I held five Commands.
In Estes Park
I am involved in civic/community activities i.e., Senior Center, several
Newcomer's groups, and several singing groups. I graduated from the
2007 Citizen's Information Academy, and the Citizen's Police Academy.
I am a member of Rotary Club, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, and volunteer
at RMNP.
My wife, Patricia, is a native of Iowa and a graduate of
the University of Iowa. Pat also is very active in numerous
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Patrick Cipolla
We have lived in Colorado for the last 30 years. In
1991 we bought our home in Estes Park. I retired from active duty Air
Force after 21 years as the 1st Sergeant of the Space Command at Buckley Air
Base. I also work for the Department of Defense as a Computer Systems
Accountant. I have also attended various colleges and universities at
night throughout my career majoring in business and accounting. I
spent many years in the Air Force in Accounting and Budgeting!
I am married to my wife Shelley for over 30 years. She
has four children and I had four children. Since permanently retiring
in February 1996, both of us have spent our time volunteering throughout the
community. Currently I cashier helping the Hospital at the Elizabeth
Guild; also am Treasurer/Secretary for the Lake Estes Men's Golf Club; also
cook for the Senior Center Breakfast fundraisers. Have also
volunteered at Crossroads, Meals-on-Wheels, Caring Pregnancy Center, raised
money for our Senior Center building.
I am most concerned about the direction our
town is going. There is a major disconnect between the Town and the
people concerning our development and zoning codes; major disconnect in
other areas which I will speak about at our forums. We need new
leadership not only on the Town Board but at key positions within the
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John
Ericson
Strong Ties to Estes Park
John and his wife Karen have lived in Estes Park for ten years.
Like so many other Estes Park residents, he vacationed here as a child.
He graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in Accounting.
After his parents retired here in 1975, he made frequent visits with his
family.
Successful Businessman
John is a CPA and was the Controller and then Chief Financial Officer of
one of the largest mutual insurance companies in the country, headquartered
in New York City. Prior to moving to Estes Park, he oversaw the
dissolution of an insolvent life insurance company in Florida as the
President and Chief Executive Officer.
Along with his wife Karen, he owns and
operates Serendipity Trading Company, a downtown retail store, and Estes
Park Self-Storage, which was started by his dad, Milt, 30 years ago.
Active Community Volunteer
John has been an EPURA Commissioner for three years. He also
served as a Board member and Treasurer of Noon Rotary and the Library
Foundation. He is a graduate of the Citizen's Information Academy and
served on the Citizen's Economic Advisory Council.
Family Man
John and his wife Karen have been married almost 39 years. They
have three children and three grandchildren, with another on the way.
He never gets tired of watching the elk and enjoys spending time with his
family.
Proven Leader
John is an energetic leader in all his endeavors and always get the job
done. He cares about the future of our beautiful town and will work
for an open and responsive government that serves the best interests of the
people of Estes Park.
Contact him at 586-5042 or
epstorage@aol.com
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Paul Fishman
Occupation:
Owner 14er's Cafe
Birthplace: Bronx, NY
Age:
36
College: Johnson & Wales
University, Providence, Rhode Island
Degree: BA Hospitality
Management (1989-1993)
Objective: To become a representative for the
citizens of Estes Park
Goals
To follow-up with the progress of achieving said goals, all the while
holding myself and staff responsible and accountable for the reaching of
said goals.
To implement better ways of communicating with the public by seeking out
input.
To bring more transparency to our local government.
To provide leadership by giving staff direction with measurable goals along
the way to the main goal of a better Estes Park.
To provide the business community a voice on the Town Board.
Involvement in the Community
Spoken before the Town Board on many issues concerning the business
community.
In 2006 participated in the 2017 Economic Development Committee.
2005-2008 Estes Park Chamber of Commerce Board Governmental Affairs
Committee.
2007 CIA Class.
Issues
Pro-Home Rule.
Pro-Marketing District.
Pro-A complete plan for responsible development or redevelopment. |
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Chuck Levine
Chuck moved with his wife, Kathy, to Estes Park late in 2001.
Chuck and Kathy have two children. Matthew is in computer support for
Unisys in Austin, Texas. Christopher is a scenic carpenter for the
Hartford Stage Company.
Chuck worked 27-1/2 years for the Federal Government,
mainly in Data Processing management. After relocating to Estes Park,
Chuck began his second career, that of a volunteer. He has been a
member of the Board of Directors for the Estes Valley Sunrise Rotary, the
Sunrise Rotary Foundation, the Estes Valley Victim Advocates, the Estes Park
Habitat for Humanity, the Colorado State Habitat for Humanity, the Estes
Park Parents and Community for Kids (PaCK), and Estes Park's Restorative
Justice Partnership. He has also volunteered with the Estes Valley
Community Services Coalition, Rocky Mountain National Park, the Estes Valley
Dog Park and the high school After-Prom Committee. He routinely works
the first down chains at the high school football games and sells tickets to
the basketball games.
Since being elected in 2004, Chuck has worked for Estes
Park as a member of the Community Development and Public Works Committees.
He has chaired the Public Works Committee for the past three years.
Chuck was born and raised in the Denver area. He
graduated from the University of Colorado in 1973, and married Kathy in
1974. Careers took them from Colorado to the Washington DC area for
nine years and then to Texas (Dallas and Austin) for 19 years. While
being away from Colorado, they visited "home" regularly.
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Jerry Miller
Offering his skills and experience in community leadership,
civic planning and business management to help build a positive future for
Estes Park.
Jerry cares deeply about and is committed to Estes Park--he
grew up here. He helped his father, Joe B. Miller, build many homes
throughout Estes, and he graduated from EPHS in 1967. After many years
of success as a businessman and an award-winning architect along the Front Range,
Jerry came back home to Estes Park several years ago. He began to
realize that his broad experience and leadership skills could help mold the
future and build a better Estes Park.
He has always been an engaging and passionate advocate of his
beliefs and principles, while working tirelessly to improve people's
relationships with local governments.
Jerry's experience with planning, managing and administering
multi-million dollar budgets and operations is demonstrated by his success
as head of a major division of a county Public Works Department.
Creative, conservative, knowledgeable and resourceful in his
approach to civic planning and economic development, Jerry will represent
the people of Estes Park with great vigor and optimism.
Previous Civic
Experience
Vice-Chairman - City of Longmont Planning & Zoning Commission.
Member - Economic Development Assn of Longmont (EDAL) Board of Directors.
Chairman - EDAL Strategic Planning Council.
Chairman - City of Longmont Building Code Master Board of Appeals.
Member - City of Longmont Airport Advisory Committee.
Professional Member - International Conference of Building Officials.
Boulder County
Head of Buildings & Grounds Division - 1978-1981.
County Architect - 1976.
Planning Department - 1973.
A Vote for
Jerry Means:
A Trustee who promotes better communication with our government.
A Trustee with extensive experience with growth and development issues, and
A Trustee with a history in the Community. |
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