Staff
Board Members
William Tookey
Board Chair
San Juan County Administrator
William Tookey is a long time Silverton resident, being born and raised here. He has had a variety of public servant roles from Town Trustee, Mayor, Public Work…
William Tookey is a long time Silverton resident, being born and raised here. He has had a variety of public servant roles from Town Trustee, Mayor, Public Works Director and for almost two decades the current County Administrator. In his free time, he enjoys hiking or snowshoeing throughout the San Juan Mountains and also plays the alto horn in the Silverton Brass Band.
Elizabeth Barszcz
Vice Chair
Silverton School Superintendent
Elizabeth serves as the Superintendent of Silverton School, where she focuses on supporting students, families, and staff in a unique and…
Elizabeth serves as the Superintendent of Silverton School, where she focuses on supporting students, families, and staff in a unique and close-knit learning environment. She is a proud mom to two wonderful boys, Elliott and Lucas. When she is not at school, you’ll likely find her exploring the great outdoors—hiking, skiing, or simply soaking in the natural beauty that surrounds us.
DeAnne Gallegos
Treasurer
Silverton Chamber of Commerce
DeAnne is the Executive Director of the Silverton Chamber of Commerce and the current Treasurer for San Juan Development. DeAnne grew up in Denver but her…
DeAnne is the Executive Director of the Silverton Chamber of Commerce and the current Treasurer for San Juan Development. DeAnne grew up in Denver but her grandparents lived in Silverton and parents met and married here in Silverton which created the foundation of her lifelong love for the San Juan Mountains.
Laura Lewis Marchino
Secretary
Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado
Laura serves as the Executive Director of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado. She has a BA in Journalism and…
Laura serves as the Executive Director of the Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado. She has a BA in Journalism and Mass Communications, Masters in Business Administration and is a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). Laura serves on numerous boards including the Homes Fund, and United Way of Southwest Colorado. She has been on the National Association of Development Organization’s (NADO) Board of Directors since 2009. She is also Chair of the Economic Development Council of Colorado. Other recognition includes: 2015, Leadership La Plata -Barbara Conrad Leadership Award; 2008 Economic Development Leader of the Year; 2005, Marshall Memorial Fellow for the German Marshall Fund; and 2004 Extraordinary Woman Award. She has lived in Durango since 1990 where she has raised two sons. Her husband is a school administrator.
Elizabeth Stuffings
Town of Silverton Administrator
Elizabeth Stuffings serves as the Town Administrator of Silverton, CO. Prior to her time in Silverton, her work focused on natural resources management and water…
Elizabeth Stuffings serves as the Town Administrator of Silverton, CO. Prior to her time in Silverton, her work focused on natural resources management and water infrastructure development in New Mexico and Colorado’s Western Slope. She’s had a lifelong love for the Silverton area and spends her free time exploring the San Juan Mountains.
Staff
Sarah Moore
Director and Main Street Manager
Sarah Moore moved to the beautiful San Juans in 2015 attending Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business-Marketing…
Sarah Moore moved to the beautiful San Juans in 2015 attending Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Business-Marketing, and a minor in Peace and Conflict Studies. After graduating, she left the area for about 2 years, but was drawn back to the mountains that she’s always called home in 2021. Sarah has served as the Director of SJDA since 2024. She has a deep passion for Silverton’s local community and the towns effort to bring more resources to our mountain town and developing a year-round economy.
Donations
Support the San Juan Development Association with a donation to drive economic diversification and community projects. As a nonprofit, SJDA relies on contributions to achieve its mission. Situated in an Enterprise Zone, donations of $100 or more are eligible for a 25% Colorado tax credit, amplifying your impact with added tax benefits. Your support funds initiatives that foster local business growth and strengthen our community.