HomeMy WebLinkAboutBIOGRAPHY Hazelton 2022Trustee Biography
Trustee: Kirby Nelson-Hazelton
Years in Estes Park: 10 years
Prior Experience - Career Information: 2019-present: Co-Owner of Rock Cut Brewing Company; 2015-2019:
Marketing & Brand Development Independent Contractor for local businesses; 2011-2015: Stakeholder
Services & Partnership Development with Visit Estes Park
Previous Participation on Town Boards or Committees: Town: Parks Advisory Board (current member, since
2020); Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (current member, since 2021). Community: Estes Park
Nonprofit Resource Center Board (current board director, since 2016, President 2021), Estes Chamber of
Commerce Board (Board Secretary, 2019-2021), Estes Valley Partners for Commerce (2011-2019,
President 2018-2019). Estes Park High School Girls Soccer Coach (Assistant 2017-2019, Head 2020-
present).
Educational Background: Bachelor of Arts, Economics & Business - Colorado College (Colorado Springs,
CO)
Narrative:*
I think you'll find that most, if not all, of us candidates are running for a Town Board seat because we believe in
(and want) a sustainable future for our community. Issues like workforce housing, childcare, land use, business
retention, quality of life -- that is likely common ground for each of our campaigns.
I'm hoping to earn your vote because you believe that I can represent you. I have been a full-time resident for
over ten years. I have professional experience within our tourism industry, local business, and now as a small
business owner. I have volunteered on several community boards that serve both business and nonprofits. I
have been listening to and learning what our community desires & needs.
Running for Town Board has been a dream of mine for many years. I believe that I now have a toolkit that (if I am
elected) will help produce results -- all while continuing to listen to and learn from you, the community, along the
way.