Colorado Mountain College trustees appoint Ann Mullins to District One board seat
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. — The Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on March 23 to appoint Ann Mullins to fill CMC's District 1 seat, representing those living within the Aspen School District No.1 boundaries, following interviews with two candidates during a virtual trustee meeting.
The vacancy was created by the passing of trustee Markey Butler, whose service and leadership left a lasting impact on the college and the communities it serves. Mullins will serve until the November 2027 regular election, when, under Colorado law, she must run for the seat.
Mullins brings decades of leadership experience in public service, design and community development. She previously served two terms on the Aspen City Council, chaired the city of Aspen Historic Preservation Commission and served on the Pitkin County Board of Health. Her professional background includes co-founding a nationally recognized landscape architecture and urban design firm, as well as serving as campus landscape architect for the University of Colorado Boulder.
A longtime Aspen resident, Mullins has been actively engaged with Colorado Mountain College through coursework, campus events and regional initiatives. During her interview, she expressed a strong commitment to the college’s mission of providing accessible, affordable and innovative education to mountain communities.
“The board was impressed by Ann’s depth of experience in governance, her understanding of the needs of mountain communities and her clear commitment to Colorado Mountain College’s mission,” said CMC Board of Trustees Chair Kerry Buhler. “Her background in public service and community leadership, combined with her passion for lifelong learning, will serve CMC well. We are confident she will be a thoughtful and effective advocate for students and the communities in Pitkin County.”
Mullins emphasized the importance of Colorado Mountain College’s role in supporting individuals and communities across the Western Slope. She highlighted the institution’s accessibility, affordability and diverse program offerings as essential to workforce development and community vitality.
As a trustee, Mullins said she will focus on maintaining strong governance practices, ensuring transparency and community engagement, supporting a safe and inclusive learning environment and advancing the college’s strategic plan.
Also during the March 23 meeting, trustees approved the first reading of a resolution to purchase property for a skilled trades facility in Rifle. They also received the final version of fiscal year 2024-25 financial statements.
The next CMC Board of Trustees meeting will be May 19-20 in Steamboat Springs.