Bruce Smart
Biography
Appointed in 2006
Term Ending March 14, 2022
Bruce is a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado and is currently retired after a 25 year public works career with the City of Cortez.
Simon Martinez
Biography
Appointed in 2011
Term Ending March 14, 2023
Simon works as the operating manager for the 7,700 acre Ute Mountain Farm & Ranch Enterprise and directs the 600 head Tribal cattle herd. Simon originally worked on the Dolores Tunnel prior to joining the Tribal enterprise.
Don Schwindt
Biography
Appointed in 1983
Term Ending July 7, 2023
Don farms 400 acres in the MVIC system south of Cortez. Don’s other water related service has included stints on the MVIC Board and Colorado Water Conservation Board. Don is also a Board member of the Family Farm Alliance, a west wide organization focused on one mission: To enhance the availability of reliable, affordable irrigation water supplies to Western farmers and ranchers.
Sheldonna Ives
Biography
Appointed August 1, 2018
Term Ending July 31, 2022
Godwin Oliver
Biography
Appointed in 2015
Term Ending November 2, 2019
Godwin farms approximately 700 irrigated acres in the Fairview and Sandstone Blocks.
