Appointed and Elected Boards and Committees

BLANDING CEMETERY DISTRICT

Post Office Box 1
Blanding, Utah  84511

Provides respectful, high-quality burial, maintenance, and in some contexts, cremation services

Board Members are usually elected, but are Appointed if No Candidates Run for Office

Name

Position

Term Expires
Colleen Cayes Board Member 12/31/28
Liz Adams Board Member 12/31/28
Robert Turk Board Member 12/31/27
Steven Hiatt Board Member 12/31/27
Trent Herring Board Member 12/31/28

 

BLUFF WATER WORKS

Deals with issues concerning: Culinary Water

Safe drinking water, infrastructure maintenance, and integration support for the Town of Bluff's municipal management

Board Members Appointed

Name

Position

Term Expires
Amer Tumeh Vice Chair 12/31/26
Benny Musselman Manager Appointed
Brandt Hart Board Member 12/31/28
Marx Powell Chair 12/31/26
Melanie Krantz Secretary/Treasurer Appointed
Mike Yearous Board Member 12/31/28
Steve Simpson Clerk 12/31/28

 

BLUFF CEMETERY DISTRICT

Post Office Box
Bluff, Utah  84512

Focuses on maintaining, protecting, and managing the burial grounds

Board Members are usually elected, but are Appointed if No Candidates Run for Office

Name

Position

Term Expires
Robin Bond Board Member  
Vacant Board Member  
William E. Davis Chair  

 

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (BOE)

Primary goal of ensuring property tax assessments are fair, accurate, and uniform across the county

Board Members are the County Commission

Name

Position

Term Expires
Jamie Harvey Vice-Chair 12/31/26
Lori Maughan Chair 12/31/28
Silvia Stubbs Board Member 12/31/26

 

CHILDREN'S JUSTICE CENTER

City of Moab Council Room
217 E. Center St.
Moab, UT 84532

 

Name

Position

Term Expires
     
     
     
     
     
     

 

 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COORDINATING COUNCIL

117 S Main St
Monticello, UT 84535

Name

Position
Jamie Harvie Chair
Curtis Yanito Co-Chair
  Co-Chair

 

 

EASTLAND SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

HC 63 Box 60
Monticello, Utah  84535-9705

Deals with issues concerning: Culinary water, and recreation

Providing and improving essential services, specifically culinary water and local recreation

Board Members Appointed

Name

Position

Term Expires
Gary Romesha Board Member 12/31/25
Janet Ross Chair 12/31/26
Kay Randall Board Member 12/31/25
Scott Johnson Vice Chair 12/31/26
Warren Petersen Board Member 12/31/26
William King Board Member 12/31/25

 

Elk Meadows Sewer District

Upgrading aging water infrastructure to ensure reliable service

Name

Position

Term Expires
Jamie Harvey Board Member 12/31/26
Lori Maughan Board Member 12/31/26
Silvia Stubbs Board Member 12/31/28

 

GRAND COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

GWSSA
3025 Spanish Trail Rd
Moab, UT 84532
(435) 259-8121

Secure long-term water security

Board Members Appointed by the Governor

Name

Position

Term Expires
Ben Musselman Manager/Operation 1/31/28
Ben Wilson Board Member 1/31/26
Brian Backus Vice Chair 1/31/28
Dan Pyatt Chair 1/31/26
Kevin Clyde Vice President 1/31/26
Steve Getz Board Member 1/31/26

 

HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT

Post Office Box 308
Monticello, Utah   84535-0308
(435) 587-2116

sanjuanhealth.org

Deals with issues concerning: Health Care Services

Aim to ensure all Utah's have fair opportunities to live safe and healthy lives

Board Members Appointed by Area

Representing

Name

Position

Term Expires
North Allen Barry Chair 12-31-26
South Doug Christensen Board Member 07-31-28
At Large Paul Sonderegger Vice Chair 12-31-26
At Large Stephen Williams Board Member 12-31-26
South Steve Simpson Board Member 12-31-26
At Large Vacant Board Member  

 

HISTORICAL COMMISSION

Identify, preserve, and protect state's cultural, architectural, and archaeological resources, fostering community heritage

Board Members Appointed

Name

Position

Term Expires
Beverly V. Black Board Member  
Donna Jensen Vice-President  
Heather Raisor Board Member  
Heather Young Board Member  
Kellen Nielson Board Member  
Lisa Carr Board Member  
Nancy Kimmerle President 2027
Rob Adams Board Member  

 

LA SAL RECREATION SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Post Office Box
La Sal, Utah  84530

Deals with issues concerning: Recreation

Manages local recreational facilities and community resources

Board Members Appointed

Name

Position

Term Expires
Johna Garcia Board Member 12/31/28
Kristl Johnson Board Member 12/31/28
Raquel Schultz Board Member 12/31/28
Vacant    
Vacant    

 

LIBRARY BOARD

Library Director
435-587-2281

Inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen communities

Board Members Appointed

Name

Position
Annette Myers Board Member
Heather Lynn Board Member
Jackie Jeppson Board Member
Lucille Cody Board Member
Mack McDonald County Commission Representative
Marjorie Haun-Storland Chair
Merlene Huckabay Board Member
Nicole Perkins Library Director
Shanon Brooks Board Member
Zack Podmore Board Member

 

MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

735 S. 200 W. Suite 1
Blanding, Utah  84511

Provide comprehensive, evidence-based behavioral health services statewide

Board Members Appointed

Name

Position

Term Expires
Andy Bayless Treasurer 2028
Ann Austin Vice Chair 2026
Joleen Kartchner Secretary Appointed
Ned Krutsky Board Member 2026
Stephen L Jensen Chair 2027
Tammy Squires Executive Director Appointed

 

MEXICAN HAT SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Post Office Box 535
Mexican Hat, Utah  84531

Deals with issues concerning: Culinary Water and Sewer

Focuses on maintaining local infrastructure

Board Members Appointed

Name

Position

Term Expires
Billy Howell Chairman 12/31/2029
Danny Fleming Manager  
Joy Powell Advisory Board  
San Juan County Commission    

 

MONTICELLO CEMETERY DISTRICT

Post Office Box 682
Monticello, Utah  84535

Maintaining and operating the Monticello City Cemetery

Board Members are usually elected, but are Appointed if No Candidates Run for Office

Name

Position

Term Expires
Bernie Christensen Chair 12/31/26
Chris Allen  Board Member 12/31/25
Julie Bunker Board Member 12/31/25
Tanya Lowry Board Member 12/31/26
Todd Westcott Board Member 12/31/25

 

NOXIOUS WEED BOARD

Protect natural resources and agriculture

Board Members Appointed

Name

Position

Term Expires
Blake Peterson Board Member 12/1/26
Cade Lewis Board Member 12/1/28
Charlie Tracey Board Member 12/2028
Dennis Gines Board Member  
Frank Smith Board Member 12/2028
Zach Johnson Board Member  

 

PLANNING COMMISSION

Planning & Zoning Director
117 South Main Street
Monticello, Utah 84535
435-587-3225

Local officials are advised on land use, development, and zoning to promote health, safety, and orderly growth

Board Members are Appointed by the County Commission

Representing

Name

Position

Term Expires
Spanish Valley Ann Austin Board Member 12/2026
Blanding Cody Nielson Board Member 12/31/28
County Cory Coleman County Staff N/A
At Large-Special Service District Lloyd Wilson Board Member 12/2026
Bluff Melissa Rigg Board Member 12/31/25
At Large Shea Walker Board Member 12/31/27
La Sal Thomas (TC) Garcia Board Member 12/31/28
Monticello Trent Schafer Chair 12/2026

 

SAN JUAN COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CED) BOARD

117 South Main Street
Monticello, Utah 84535

Organized to further the Economic Development, Workforce Opportunities, and Business Services

Board Members Appointed

Representing

Name

Position

Term Expires
At Large Amer Tumeh Board Member 01/31/28
  Ben Muhlestein Vice-Chair 01/31/29
Workforce Development Donna Blake Board Member 01/31/28
Private Sector Hannah Bailey Board Member 01/31/28
Monticello City Kaeden Kulow Chair 01/31/29
Public Karry Deeter Board Member 01/31/28
County Mack McDonald Board Member 01/31/28
At Large Ryan Bennally Board Member 01/31/28
County Commission Silvia Stubbs Board Member 01/31/27
Economic Development Talia Hansen Board Member  
Bluff Town TBD Board Member 01/31/29
Private Sector or Public TBD Board Member  

 

SAN JUAN PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD

Protect and promote resident health—especially in rural, underserved, and tribal areas

Board Members Appointed

Representing

Name

Position

Term Expires
County Commission Jamie Harvey Board Member 2026
Bluff Town Lois Young Board Member 2029
At Large Ravina Talker Board Member 2026
Monticello City Ron Skinner Chair 2027
Blanding City Stephen Hiatt Board Member 2028
At Large Suzette Morris Board Member 2029
Aneth/Red Mesa Sylvia Zhonnie Vice-Chair 2027

 

SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD

San Juan School District

Focused on increasing reading proficiency, delivering high-quality instruction, and maintaining safe learning environments

Board Members Elected

Name

Position

Term Expires
Colleen Benally Vice-President 12/31/28
Donald E. Mose Board Member 12/31/28
Lucille Cody Board Member 12/31/28
Marianell (Nan) Barton President 12/31/26
Ron Nielson Board Member 12/31/28

 

 

SPANISH VALLEY SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Provide safe, reliable water and sewer services to support development

Name

Position

Term Expires
Beachem Bosh Board Member 12/31/29
David Focardi Board Member 12/31/28
Frank Darcey Chairman 12/31/28
Levi Sjoblom Board Member 12/31/26
Lloyd Wilson Board Member 12/31/28
Ryan Burraston Board Member 12/31/26

 

TOURISM TAX ADVISORY BOARD

San Juan County Visitor Services Office

PO Box 490
Monticello, Utah 84535
435-587-3235

Advises commissioners on allocating Transient Room Tax (TRT) revenues to promote tourism, recreation, and conventions

Name

Position

Term Expires
Ben Muhlestein Board Member Appointed by City
Bill Haven Board Member 2028
Brian Ballard Board Member 2028
Dallin Tait Vice-Chair 2027
Derryl Jack Chair 2027
Harold Simpson Board Member 2028
Jennifer Davila Board Member 2028
Kaeden Kulow Board Member Appointed by City
Linda Sosa Board Member Appointed by City
Silvia Stubbs Commission Liaison Appointed

 

TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Post Office Box 1073
Monticello, Utah  84535

Manage and improve specialized transit, road infrastructure, and mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities

Board Members Appointed

Representing

Name

Position

Term Expires
Monticello City George Rice Chairman 12/31/28
Monticello City Kirk Crowley Board Member (Monticello City) 12/31/28
Board Member Lloyd Wilson Board Member 12/31/26
San Juan Lori Maughan County Commission 12/31/28
Monticello City Michael Haviken Board Member 12/31/28
San Juan Shane Shumway Board Member 12/31/28

 

WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

Post Office Box 246
Blanding, Utah   84511

Reduce per-capita water use by at least 18% while accommodating population growth

Board Members Appointed by area (District Court)

Representing

Name

Position

Term Expires
Monticello Brad Bunker Board Member 12/31/28
Blanding David Ivins Board Member 12/31/28
Eastland George Matocha Chairman 12/31/26
La Sal/Spanish Valley Heidi Redd Board Member 12/31/28
Blanding Joel Bayles R&M Appointed
  Karah Nay Board Member 12/31/29
Monticello Kedric Curtis Vice Chairman 12/31/26
Bluff Marx Powell Board Member 12/31/28
Montezuma Creek Shane Shumway Board Member 12/31/28
Blanding Terry Ekker Board Member 12/31/26
  Tyler Ivins Board Member Appointed
Mexican Hat Vacant Board Member  

 

WILSON ARCH SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT

Post Office Box 9
Monticello, Utah  84535

Provide sustainable drinking water, fire protection, and sewer services to the Wilson Arch community

Name

Position

Term Expires
Craig Simpson Board Member 12/31/26
Doug Gorman Board Member 12/31/28
Eric Linscheid Chairman 12/31/26
Jim Kobb Board Member 12/31/28
Vacant Board Member  
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