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Board of Trustees

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

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.

Mayor Pro-Tem Sarah Sparrow

 

4 yr. Term

Term Expires 4/2026

ssparrow@southfork.org 

 

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

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 Jesse Entz

 

4 yr. Term

Term Expires 4/2026

jentz@southfork.org 

 

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 Lauren Woolf

 

4 yr. Term

Term Expires 4/2026

lwoolf@southfork.org 

 

Lauren Woolf moved to South Fork in the Spring of 2021 with her husband, Wes, a retired Marine Corps veteran, and 2 of their 9 children.  Together they own Aspen Ridge RV Park, as well as Kettle Craft Kettle Corn, that you’ll see all summer long at the South Fork Market.  Lauren, also known as Lulu, is active in the community and volunteers with the South Fork Friends Foundation.  South Fork has truly become home for Lauren and her family, and they absolutely love the small town and all the acres of playground surrounding it.  They love skiing Wolf Creek, spending days on the Rio Grande, exploring on ATVs and more!  She’s humbled by the opportunity to serve on the South Fork Board of Trustees and truly aims to do right for residents and visitors alike.

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.

Trustee Cory Iten

 

 

Term Expires 04/2026

citen@southfork.org 

A Colorado native born in Colorado Springs, Cory Iten brings deep-rooted knowledge of the region and a strong background in financial stewardship to the Planning and Zoning Committee. He is a Certified Public Accountant and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of The Monte Vista Cooperative. In addition to his professional role, he is Board President of Highland Meadows on the Rio and a Board Member of the National Society of Accountants for Cooperatives – Mid-West Chapter. Outside of work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and reading. His combined experience in finance, governance, and outdoor appreciation contributes a balanced perspective to the committee's work.

 

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