About.

Our board comprises of local business owners and vested community partners. Our goal is to advocate for North Fort Collins to bring development and education to its local businesses. 

Established in 1990

Our Goal

Develop North Fort Collins though education and philanthropy while advocating for local businesses.

Our Board

Dean Hoag
President

The owner of Rocky Mountain Battery. Dean has been president of the NFCBA since it started.

Cassie Harris
Vice President

Cassie is a branch Manager at First National Bank with more then 15 years of experience. She has served on the NFCBA board since 2017. Cassie is has been an active volunteer for Coats & Boots for more than 5 years. She is the busy mom of 2 young boys, and loves the Denver Broncos.

Greg Woods
​​Secretary

Greg is the business development officer for Stewart Title. He has served on the NFCBA board since 2004. Greg is father of 4 daughters and a recent grandpa. He enjoys his family, fishing, camping and cheering on his favorite Colorado sports teams.

Don Butler
Treasurer

The owner of Cottonwood Plaza. Don serves the NFCBA while running the coats and boots programs in our schools for over 13 years.

Charlie Messerlian
Board Member

Charlie has owned Fort Collins Truck Sales for over 35 years. He has served on the NFCBA board since 2014.

Josh Beard
Board Member

Josh is the general manager for Bull Frog Wine & Spirits and Mulberry Max now Liquor Store Services.  He has been managing these locations for over 15 years. Josh has been on the board since 2016. He is a father, UNC Alum, musician and has been serving our community for more then 15 years.

Logan Hale
Board Member & Media Support

Logan has been the creative director for V3 Media for over 10 years. He has served on the board since 2016. He volunteers his time with the American Marketing Association. Logan is passionate about seeing North Fort Collins businesses and communities develop.

Mary Ann Corliss
Board Member​

Mary Ann is the practice administrator for Village Optical celebrating more then 5 years with them. She has served on the board since 2013.

Ron Lautzenhieser
Board Member

Ron and his son Jim own Big O Tires and Grease Monkey. Ron has been in the business for more then 53 years. Ron has served on the board since 2001. He has been a leader in starting Project Smile and creating the N. College URA

Jim Trupp
Board Member

Sean Dougherty
Board Member 

Sean is The Hawaiian Shirt Guy at Re/Max Alliance. He has been a realtor for over 19 years in Northern Colorado. Sean has served on the board since 2007. He is also an active member in city and county politics.

Bryan Watkins
Board Member 

Bryan the market president for Elevations Credit Union with over 24 years of experience. He has served on the board since 2013. Bryan enjoys spending time with his family and all Colorado living activities!

Mike Bello
Board Member

Sue McFaddin
Board Member