Mayor Tyler Schmidt

4 yr. Term

Term Expires 4/2026

tschmidt@southfork.org 

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.

Trustee Kevin Stickens

4 yr. Term

Term Expires 4/2028

kstickens@southfork.org 

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 Lisa Butcher

4 yr. Term

Term Expires 4/2028

lbutcher@southfork.org 

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 Pat Miller

4 yr. Term

Term Expires 4/2028

pmiller@southfork.org

Pat Miller is a thirty-year resident along the Silver Thread Byway, specifically in the town of South Fork for the last two and a half years. She was in public education throughout her lifetime, teaching at multiple levels from three-year-olds to grad students. Other professional experience includes leading strategic planning events for non-profits and providing professional development for educators.

Pat has been a member and officer on multiple San Luis Valley governing boards during her time of living in this area. As a life-long learner, she keeps abreast of current events and issues that affect our area in order to knowledgeably serve these communities. She is interested in maintaining the development of South Fork without overextending the available resources, while balancing the needs of the residents and the visitors to the area.

For fun she enjoys reading, quilting, golfing, and playing strategic games like bridge and mahjong.