Board Members
The Council Board is made up of local municipal leaders.
- Board Chair: Commissioner Scott Weaver, Yuma County
- Mike Brownell, Logan County
- Commissioner Chris Richardson, Elbert County
- Commissioner Terry Hofmeister, Phillips County
- Commissioner Stan Hitchcock, Kit Carson County
- Councilman Ben Ferree/City Manager Greg Tacha, Town of Limon
- Kevin Blankenship, City of Sterling
- Sheriff Dave Martin, Morgan County
- Commander JD Ross, Sterling PD
Two Municipal Representative positions remain vacant.
Advisory Group Members
The Council Board has appointed representatives from the following local organizations as Advisory Group Members to lend their expertise in Behavioral Health.
- Advocates for Recovery
- Centennial Mental Health
- Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention
- Colorado State University Office of Engagement and Extension
- Elbert County Health Department
- Kit Carson County Health Department
- North Colorado Health Alliance
- Northeast Colorado Health Department
Region 4 Facilitator – OMNI Institute
OMNI Institute is a nonprofit social science consultancy that provides services to promote social change. In 2022, OMNI contracted with Colorado’s Region 4 Opioid Council to assist them in receiving, managing, and reporting on the use of opioid funds. OMNI has supported the region through needs assessments, prioritization processes, facilitation of monthly meetings, evaluation of RFP recipients, and sustainability planning.
Fiscal Agent
Brandi Ritchey
310 Ash, Suite A
Wray, CO 80758
970-332-5796
administrator@co.yuma.co.us