Meet the Board
Ryan Haynie is a 22-year veteran of the fire service. He is a member of the Del Norte Fire Department in Del Norte, Colorado. Ryan currently is the secretary of the department and has served in that capacity for 12 years. Ryan is very active in his community having worked as an EMT for 12 years as well as serving on the local school board for 8 years (2012-2019). Ryan is the President of the San Luis Valley Hazardous Substance Board. Ryan also officiates high school football and basketball. Ryan owns his own produce brokerage company with his father selling potatoes, onions, pinto beans, and rice to customers in the United States as well as Mexico. Ryan represents the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association on the Colorado Fire Commission working on the Recruitment and Retention committee and is President of the Colorado State Fire Fighters Foundation. Ryan and his wife Tammy have 3 children: Preston (21), Kayleigh (17) and Blain (9). In his spare time Ryan enjoys going to the lake with his family on their boat as well as playing golf. |  Ryan Haynie |
Ray was born into the foster system in Canyon, TX. He moved to Lamar, CO where he was adopted, and lived with his adopted parents for 11 years before being put back into the foster care system at the age of 12. Ray went to the University of Southern Colorado out of Pueblo, and also started as a volunteer firefighter with Hasty/McClave Volunteer Fire Department on September 3, 2003. During his 10 year tenure with HMVFD he served as an Ambulance Coordinator, and Captain. He also detailed on assignments a few times a year with the CSFS La Junta District. In 2012 he ran a season with the USFS Central Zone out of Rifle, CO and then began his career with the Rocky Ford Fire Department where he started as an engineer. After a short time he was assigned as interim Fire Chief, and was then sworn in as Fire Chief on February 12th, 2015. He now serve on the Colorado Fire Commission representing Colorado Volunteer Firefighters, and says he lives and breathes the fire service. He strives to be serving our communities with the utmost professionalism and expertise he can offer to help increase the quality of life and care to our communities. |  Ray Gonzales |
As a second generation Fire Figher and volunteer with Holyoke Volunteer Fire Department since 2017, and a volunteer with Merino Volunteer Fire Department since 2008, (Lieutenant since 2016) Chad proves to thrive wherever he goes. He has been voted Firefighter of the Year in Merino twice, and brings a lot to the table! Married to his wife Peg for over 20 years, they have created a beautiful family including three adult daughters as well as two grandsons and two granddaughters. In his spare time, he enjoys wood working, motorcycle riding, hunting, target shooting, and sewing blankets for his family and friends. |  Chad Wettstein |
David Aagesen has been a dedicated member of the fire service since his election to the Yuma Fire Department on September 18, 1991. He's served the Yuma Fire Department in several leadership roles, including Secretary in 1996, Treasurer from 2003 to 2005, Assistant Chief in 2005, and Chief in 2006 and 2007. His commitment to the fire service extends beyond his local department. From 2015 to 2018, he served on the Tournament Committee for the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association (CSFFA). These tournaments, which combine rigorous fire training exercises with competitive events, provide valuable opportunities for firefighters to hone their skills and learn from one another. In 2017, he was elected Historian of the CSFFA, founded in 1916, and continues to serve in that role, preserving and maintaining the rich history of Colorado's firefighting community. In this capacity, he is responsible for the collection, preservation, and organization of historical records and artifacts related to the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association and its members, ensuring that the legacy of Colorado's firefighters is remembered and honored. |  David Aagesen |
President - CSFFA Josh Bobb has served in the fire service for 23 years, beginning in October 2002 after graduating from Doane University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sports Medicine and Sociology. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Wheat Ridge Fire Department, where he served for 13 years as both a volunteer and career firefighter/EMT. He has been a reserve firefighter/EMT with the South Adams County Fire Department for the past 12 years. President Bobb served on the Executive Board for the Colorado State Fire Fighters Association (CSFFA) from 2012 to 2022, serving as its president from 2016 to 2021. He is proud to return to the role of president for the 2024-2025 term, making him the longest-tenured president in the organization's history. President Bobb was instrumental in founding the Colorado State Fire Fighter's Foundation (CSFFF), a 501(c)(3) organization that shares the CSFFA's values and mission of representing all Colorado firefighters, both career and volunteer. Since its founding in 2016, the CSFFF has provided funding for training and firefighter assistance throughout the state. President Bobb was recently re-elected to the CSFFF Executive Board. Outside of the fire service, President Bobb has been a safety professional for 20 years, currently holding a managerial title with a large construction firm. He is actively involved in and holds multiple leadership roles in professional organizations related to large commercial construction and the safety profession. |  Joshua Bobb |
Bio to come |  Chris James |
Bio to come | Daniel Mishler |
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