The Town of South Fork is governed by a board consisting of seven members, which includes a Mayor and 6 Trustees. The local voting citizens of South Fork elect these seven positions of the governing body. These positions although they are elected are volunteer positions and the Town Board members are not financially compensated for their time.
Work Sessions occur on the second Tuesday of the month and the Regular Town Board meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of each month located in the South Fork Community Building at 6:00 pm unless otherwise posted.
To contact a Trustee by phone, call the Town Hall at (719) 873-0152
Town of South Fork Board of Trustees
Mayor Tyler Schmidt
4 yr. Term
Term Expires 4/2026
Tyler Schmidt moved to South Fork in 2016 in pursuit of a business opportunity. In 2019 he was promoted to the Captain's position on South Fork Fire Rescue, and continues to develop his business in town. Tyler is a 7th generation Southern Colorado Native, and has deep roots in the San Luis Valley and Huerfano County. A veteran of both law enforcement and fire service, Tyler has spent most of his adult life in public service, with no plans to retire anytime soon.
Mayor Pro-Tem Sarah Sparrow
4 yr. Term
Term Expires 4/2026
Sarah Stephens-Sparrow was born to residents of South Fork. Sarah was raised in South Fork and graduated from Del Norte High School. Trustee Sparrow participated in Student Council in both middle and high school. Mrs. Sparrow has always been interested in politics and bettering her community through involvement in local organizations. After attending both Adams State University and the University of Colorado at Boulder she began working at Wolf Creek Ski Area. Sarah learned to ski at Wolf Creek at a very young age and also developed a love for South Fork and the surrounding outdoors in her childhood. Sarah and her husband, August (Augie) also born and raised in South Fork, love to ski, fish, hike, jeep and spend time with family. Mrs. Sparrow believes her upbringing in such a beautiful and unique community should be available to future generations. Sarah hopes that her involvement in town politics will help better the town and make South Fork a place that is sustainable and inviting to the younger generations and families.
Trustee Kevin Stickens
4 yr. Term
Term Expires 4/2028
Kevin Stickens, owner of Grandview Cabins & RV Resort. Our family moved to South Fork in June of 2017 after deciding the big city was no longer for us and it was time for us to get back to our small-town roots. My favorite thing about South Fork is the location and access to all my hobbies such as ATV trails, hiking trails, hunting, fishing, and skiing. Also, we are thankful to the friendly people who have welcomed us to this community. I enjoy volunteering my time helping with the Friends of South Fork, logger days, chili cook off, dog sled races, community Easter egg hunt, and whatever else the town might need help with. I believe in community, and I am looking forward to serving the town of South Fork for the next several years.
Trustee Jesse Entz
4 yr. Term
Term Expires 4/2026
Jesse Entz, born and raised native of the South Fork area, is a wife and mom of two girls. She and her husband Matt are owners of Mountain Skillz, a business that has been in South Fork since 2012. Jesse and her family have an extreme love for our very own backyard, the Rio Grande National Forest. She and her husband (a 5th generation of the San Luis Valley) love raising their girls in the small community of South Fork. She enjoys homeschooling their girls while working side by side with her husband in their business. As a lifetime local and a business owner here in South Fork, Jesse is excited to have the opportunity to sit on the Board of Trustees and represent the town in helping it grow in the best way possible while keeping South Fork unique and special for generations to come.
Trustee Lisa Butcher
4 yr. Term
Term Expires 4/2028
Lisa is serving as an Associate Real Estate Broker with EXIT Silver Thread Realty for just under two years. Lisa was the Client Relationship Manager at Nurtur-LiveHealthier with over 15 years of experience in healthcare, insurance, corporate wellness and business development. In her role, Lisa drove standard operating procedures and continuous process improvements. She also acts as a liaison and prime integrator with LiveHealthier’s strategic partners and vendors.
Prior to her position at Nurtur-LiveHealthier, Lisa has worked as the Marketing and Community Relations Manager at Humana, which offered a wide range of experience in implementing, integrating and tailoring a full suite of strategies to her clients. Lisa has an extensive background in health care. She holds a BA in Healthcare Administration from Texas State University.
She was a founding member of the Texas Women in Business and board president of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Texas for two consecutive terms. Lisa has served as a board member or volunteer with several community organizations such as the American Heart Association, Mother’s Milk Bank, Capitol Area Food Bank and South Fork Ladies Auxiliary. She has also served as a CASA Advocate for children.
Lisa resides in beautiful South Fork, Colorado with her husband, three dogs, two cats and chickens. She enjoys spending time wither son, his wife, her grandson and wonderful friends as well as outdoor recreational activities.
Trustee Susan Austin
4 yr. Term
Term Expires 4/2028
I have been a permanent resident since 2018 after retiring from the City of Tulsa, OK after 32 years of service. I have been enjoying South Fork as a visitor since the late 1980’s and want to see it continue to flourish in the coming years so others can enjoy it like I have. My husband, Scott, and I have been married for 39 wonderful years! We have 2 children and 2 grandsons. I love reading, spending time with friends and family, cooking, rafting, and exploring this beautiful area from our side-by-sides. Please feel free to stop me and introduce yourself!