The ACRA Public Affairs Committee convenes and educates on behalf of the business membership and helps build support among diverse groups for public policy positions before local governing bodies. ACRA is a passionate and articulate advocate for the membership with the ability to take a stand on issues, not people.
ACRA Public Affairs Committee
2024
The Aspen Chamber Resort Association is in SUPPORT of measures that create regulations increasing access and improving the following identified issues in our community. ACRA will OPPOSE bills that introduce roadblocks to these measures.
Workforce Housing
Public Transportation
Healthcare
Local Regulatory control
Workforce Development
Competitive Business Environment
Resource Pages
ACRA has created resource pages for many community discussions. For a deeper dive into individual issues, click on the links below.
All appointments are made by the Public Affairs Committee chairperson(s). Appointments are a one year term.
Donnie Lee, Co-Chair
The Gant
Cristal Logan, Co-Chair
Aspen Institute
Lorelei Baldogo
Ralph Lauren
Charlie Bantis
First Western Trust
Sam Barney
Hansen Construction, Inc.
Stan Clauson
Stan Clauson Associates, Inc.
Matt Cook
High Mountain Taxi
Rana Dershowitz
Aspen Skiing Company
Nina Eisenstat
Aspen Marketing & Communications
Michael Miracle
Aspen Skiing Company
Justin Nyberg
Holland & Hart
Steve Skadron
Colorado Mountain College
Justin Todd
Aspen Meadows Resort
Debbie Braun, President & CEO
Aspen Chamber Resort Association
Alycin Bektesh
Aspen Chamber Resort Association