2026 CARSE Leaders
Elected on Dec. 3, 2025
President: Justin Hersh, Larimer County
Vice President: Jeff Carr, Boulder County
Secretary/Treasurer: Brian Heckart, Larimer County
Immediate Past President: Sparky Casebolt, Gunnison County
East Director: Chris Monks, Lincoln County
North Central Director: Justin Hersh, Larimer County
Northeast Director: John Goodman, Morgan County
Northwest Director: Mike Mordi, Routt County
Southeast Director: Mark Dorenkamp, Prowers CountySouthwest Director: Mike Canterbury, LaPlata County
The following positions are appointed by the Board:
NACE Liaison: Mark Peterson, Larimer County * Retiring in 2026
CCI/CARSE Legislative Liaison: Matt Nichols, Mesa County
APWA Liaison: Martin Schmidt, Gunnison County
Web Administrator: Steffani Blackstock, CARSE Association Manager

Steffani G. Blackstock, CMP
ASCENT Meetings & Management
steffani@ascentmeetings.com
720-940-4880