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Board of Directors
As a member-owner of SMPA, you have a voice in the direction of the co-op. Each member is represented by a democratically elected representative who is sits on the SMPA Board of Directors. Your director is given the task of representing your needs and interests. Directors serve four year terms and elections are held annually for different districts. The SMPA Board of Directors is made up of seven elected officials.
All San Miguel Power Association Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. Typically the meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 9:00 am. However, alternate days are sometimes chosen. Meeting locations may vary. If you have questions regarding an upcoming meeting you may contact Toni Bertorello, Executive Secretary at 970-626-5549 for detailed information.
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Meet Your Board Members
As a member-owner of SMPA, you have a voice in the direction of the co-op. Each member is represented by a democratically elected representative who is sits on the SMPA Board of Directors. Your director is given the task of representing your needs and interests. Directors serve four year terms and elections are held annually for different districts. The SMPA Board of Directors is made up of seven elected officials.
DISTRICT #1
Ken Barnes, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer
P.O. Box 160
Nucla, CO 81424
970-864-7978
barnesnucla@live.com
Territory: Nucla, Naturita, Uravan, Paradox, Redvale, Basin & Slick Rock
Date First Elected to SMPA Board of Directors: September 2008
Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and Health
Occupation: Teacher
Places of Employment: West End Public Schools Re-2
Why did you choose to run to the SMPA Board of Directors: Civic Duty. The reasons for becoming an SMPA Board of Director are to give District 1 cooperative members an identity and to give back something to my community.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
1980 Trustee for Town of Nucla.
DISTRICT #2
Wes Perrin, President
P.O. Box 1522
Telluride, CO 81435
970-708-1021
wes@telluridecolorado.net
Territory: Town of Telluride from Townsend Avenue East of S. Tomboy and N. Davis St
Date First Elected to SMPA Board of Directors: June 1999
Offices Held: Current President, Tri-State Representative
Education: Grand Valley State College
Occupation: Renewable Energy Consultant
Places of Employment: Department of Energy, Wind Powering America
Why did you choose to run for the SMPA Board of Directors: Service to the community.
Awards/Honors: Certified Board Leadership Certificate NRECA
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
The New Community Coalition Advisor
Author of the Greenhouse Gas Survey for the Government Operations of Town of Telluride, Mountain Village and San Miguel County.
DISTRICT #3
Dave Alexander, Director
P.O. Box 45
Norwood, CO 81423
970-596-8895
davealexander@montrose.net
Territory: Norwood, Placerville, Dunton, Rico and the
many outlying rural areas.
Date First Elected to SMPA Board of Directors: June 2010
Education: Norwood High School, Automotive School in Denver
Occupation: Self-employed Rancher
Places of Employment: On my ranch
Why did you choose to run for the SMPA Board of Directors?: A very large portion of SMPA members were not being represented. My family were members in the very beginning of SMPA and will continue to be members well into the future. I feel I need to help make good, common sense, decisions now, so my family won't have to pay for rushed concepts in the future.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
Norwood School Board, 13 years
Farmer's Water Development, 6 years
DISTRICT #4
Michael Saftler, Secretary/Treasurer
Box 274
Telluride, CO 81435
970-728-6540
msaftler@montrose.net
Territory: Sawpit, Telluride West of S. Tomboy & N. Davis Street, Lower Log Hill
Date First Elected to SMPA Board of Directors: June 2008
Offices Held: Current Vice President, CREA/Western United representative
Education: Bachelor of Arts – Major in Economics, Minor in Psychology, Teaching degree. Full certified Level 3 Ski instructor
Occupation: Real Estate Marketing and Sales and Ski Instructor
Places of Employment: Owner- Telluride Premier Properties, Telluride Ski & Golf
Why did you choose to run to the SMPA Board of Directors: Numerous friends and colleagues asked me to run.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
Rabbi (Spiritual Leader) Telluride Jewish Community & Board Member
Founder Steps To Awareness Festival
Founder Telluride Free Box
Member San Miguel County Planning and Zoning Commission
Treasurer Telluride Association of Realtors
Colorado State Representative – Telluride Association of Realtors
Founder This Republic Can
Vice Chairman San Miguel County Democratic Party
DISTRICT #5
Rube Felicelli, Director
PO Box 3223
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 708-1406
rube@montrose.net
Territory: Mountain Village, Lake Fork, Trout Lake, Ophir & Ski Ranches
Date First Elected to SMPA Board of Directors: 2009
Offices Held: TNCC representative
Education: BA Political Science, Wheeling Jesuit University; graduate work at West Virginia University
Occupation: Realtor and Retail Sales Associate
Places of Employment: Telluride Real Estate Corp. & Telluride Sports
Why did you choose to run to the SMPA Board of Directors: To represent our members and more towards renewable energy programs.
Awards/Honors: Telluride Community Realtor of the Year 2006; Telluride Elected Official of the Year 2007
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
Board President Telluride Council for Arts & Humanities
Board member San Miguel Bicycle Alliance
Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
Mountainfilm Telluride & Telluride Film Festival
DISTRICT #6
Marcus Wilson, Director
P.O. Box 217
Ridgway, CO 81432
970-626-5452
marcus@ridgway.us
Territory: Ridgway and Colona
Date First Elected to SMPA Board of Directors: 1999
Education: BA Political Science Colorado State University
Occupation: Self Employed Commercial Printer & Book Publisher
Places of Employment: Country Graphics & Wayfinder Press
Why did you choose to run to the SMPA Board of Directors: To continue community involvement after serving 10 years on Ridgway Town Council
Awards/Honors: Summa cum Laude – Political Science 1969, NRECA Board Leadership Certificate, Credentialed Cooperative Director Certificate
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
Town Councillor 1987-1999 Mayor Pro Tem.
DISTRICT #7
Jerry Hoffer, Vice President
P.O. Box 487
Silverton, CO 81433
970-387-5676
silvrton@gmail.com
Territory: Ouray & Silverton
Date First Elected to SMPA Board of Directors: June 2005
Offices Held: Secretary/Treasurer
Education: Bachelor of Science from Purdue. Post Graduate Courses at Various Universities.
Occupation: Retired Engineer
Awards/Honors: NRECA Credentialed Cooperative Director Certification
Why did you choose to run to the SMPA Board of Directors: Was asked to run for SMPA Board by many Silverton citizens.
Community Involvement or Volunteer Work:
Board Member San Juan County Historical Society
American Legion Post 14 Adjutant
Silverton Brass Band Member
Durango Railroad Historical Society.
