WHO WE ARE
Action22 is a non-partisan membership driven organization which serves as a voice and leader for action on public policy for 22 Southern Colorado counties. Our membership includes business leaders, elected officials, business organizations, counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations from around the state. We enjoy strong, effective working relationships with Legislators, Colorado’s Executive Branch, regulatory agencies, and other elected officials.
WHAT WE DO
Action22 works on focus on how issues relating to legislation, intersect for the economic health of our region. Specifically we work on:
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government affairs
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rural economic development
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healthcare
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education
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agriculture/natural resources
Because of our strong working relationship with public policy decision makers, Action22 is uniquely positioned to be the vehicle for regional collaboration for our members on those issues and projects most pressing for our communities.
Sara Blackhurst, CEO
Brian McCain, COO
Our Board of Directors
Rick Klein
La Junta City Manager
Action 22 Board Chair
Tony Hass
Las Animas County Commissioner
Action 22 Vice Chair
Ashley Valdez
Xcel Energy Community Area Manager
Action 22 Secretary
Chad Vorthman
Colorado Farm Bureau Executive Vice President
Action 22 Out of Area Director
Bill Canda
Custer County Commissioner
Brian Turner
SolVista
Carlton Croft
Huerfeno Economic Development
Charles Bogle
Custer County Economic Development
Chuck Steigerwalt
Greenhorn Electric
Dr. Linda Lujan
Lamar Community College
Garrison Ortiz
Pueblo County Commissioner
Guillermo Lambarri
AT&T
Ivonne Garcia
SRDA, Colorado 211
Jim Ehrlich
Colorado Potato Adm. Committee
John Vigil
Black Hills Energy
Justin Grantham
Fremont County Clerk
Kevin Grantham
Fremont County Commissioner
Laura Getts
San Isabel Electric
Mike Beasley
5280 Solutions
Mike Cafasso
St. Mary Corwin, Centura Health
Pam Bricker
Three Barrels Brewery
Phil Rico
Mayor, Trinidad
Sarah Carlisle
Tri-State
Scott Tipton
US Congressman
Stan VanderWerf
El Paso County Commissioner
William Mutch
Mutch Government Relations