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Region 9 names new board members

Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado added four officers and three members to its board of directors during a meeting on Sept. 28.

William Tookey, San Juan County administrator, was elected as chairman to replace Dan Fernandez, who held the position for eight years. Also elected were: Todd Starr, Archuleta County attorney, as vice chair; Shane Hale, Cortez city manager, as secretary; and Laurie Sigillito, owner of Fast Signs and Fastforward Media, as treasurer.

Three board members were appointed to the executive committee: Dan Fernandez, former board chairman and Dolores County representative; Mary Jo Coulehan of the Pagosa Springs Chamber and Dewayne Findley, Montezuma County representative.

The board meets quarterly; the next meeting will be held in January.

For more information, call 247-9621 or visit www.scan.org.