Dave Parmley – President (970)418-8155
A native of Colorado, Dave was born and raised in Loveland, Colorado. He graduated from Mesa College (now Colorado Mesa University) with an Associates Degree and Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources (Outdoor Recreation major with emphasis on Public Administration). Upon graduation from CSU, he pursued a career as a Park Ranger for the National Park Service. What started out as a park ranger internship, he was employed by the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (National Park Service) on Lake Powell for three years where he gained valuable experience and training credentials in law enforcement, emergency medical services, search & rescue and firefighting.
From there he took advantage of an opportunity to work at Keystone Resort and Ski Area in Risk Management and Security during a time of significant development and growth at the Resort in Summit County, Colorado. He actively participated in fire/EMS responses and leading the Resort’s company fire brigade that within two years evolved into the formation of the Snake River Fire Protection District. Dave served as the fire chief for 24 years for the Snake River FPD with 9 of those years in a shared position as the Risk Management Director for Keystone Resort. In 2005, the Snake River FPD merged with the Lake Dillon Fire Protection District. He was selected by the newly combined Board of Directors to serve as the fire chief until retiring in 2015.
He enjoys travel, mountain biking, camping, pickleball and downhill skiing. The easy accessibility to enjoy these activities and the proximity to family in the Valley, were significant factors in why he and his wife Kathy decided to relocate to Grand Junction. He also volunteers for the Food Bank of the Rockiest the Western Colorado Distribution Center. Dave and Kathy are involved with serving in various ministries with Life Community Church.
John Mayerik – Treasurer
John is 76 years old, married, and has been a resident in the Redlands since 2001. He has been on the Rural Fire Protection District Board since 2005.
He has a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from IIT in Chicago and an MBA from The University of Pittsburgh and worked in sales and marketing for Monsanto, Ralston Purina, and Olin Corporation for about 12 years. He also owned a small business manufacturing and selling stainless steel hand tools for surgery for 23 years.
Duncan Brown – Director
Duncan is a Colorado native. He grew up in the mountains of the front range and upon graduation from high school, joined the United States Navy. He spent four years in the navy and was honorably discharged. He attended two years of college at Mesa State College in Grand Junction and received an associate’s degree in Welding Engineering.
He met his sweetheart while in college, married after college, and decided to settle in Grand Junction, Colorado. They have been married 37 years.
After college, he was hired by the Bureau of Land Management and spent five years as a firefighter for the BLM and fought fires all across the nation. He was then hired as a full-time firefighter by the City of Grand Junction and spent 28 years with the department working his way through the ranks and retired as a Battalion Chief with the department. He retired in November 2019.
He has several interests in retirement including spending time with my family, volunteering with Hope West Hospice, and participating as a member of the Grand Valley Combined Honor Guard at the Veteran’s Cemetery. This is an honor guard that provides military funeral services.
Linda Smith – Vice President / Secretary
Linda was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The majority of her adult life was spent in Minnesota and has called Colorado home since 1995.
As a graduate of Northern Michigan University, her professional degree was in Business and Property Management. Initially her career was spent in retail management, later transitioning into marketing and finally commercial property management. Since retiring in 2001, she has been active within the community, serving on the Boards of one of the local Quilt Guilds as well as her HOA.
Linda Taylor – Director