Purpose
In November 2006, County voters passed a lodging and tourism tax to promote Huerfano County as a destination. The Huerfano County Tourism Board independently manages those funds and promotes the County as Spanish Peaks Country.
Meeting Schedule
The Tourism Board meets the 1st Wednesday of the month at 3PM.
Organization
The Tourism Board has at least three and at most seven members. Members must generally be a part of the local lodging industry or have extensive experience in the tourism industry.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Huerfano County Tourism Board is to enhance the quality of life for residents by bringing visitors to our county, having a positive impact on our economy while preserving our environment and culture.
Current Members
| Name | Appointed | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Lynette Jensen | December 21, 2021 | December 31, 2025 |
| Sarah Jardis | December 29, 2020 | December 31, 2025 |
| Stephanie Thomsen | December 21, 2021 | December 31, 2024 |
| Kerri Powers | January 11, 2022 | December 31, 2022 |
| Jacky Christian | February 15, 2022 | December 31, 2022 |
| Samantha McCay | February 15, 2022 | December 31, 2022 |
| Bob Kennemer | July 23, 2019 | December 31, 2021 |
Duties, Responsibilities, and Authority
The Tourism Board is responsible for marketing Huerfano County as a tourism destination.
The Tourism Board has the authority to:
- Expend lodging tax funds
- Adopt their own bylaws
- Enter into contracts to carry out their destination marketing role.