HomeMy Public PortalAbout5d Deborah BuhayarDeborah Buhayar
29 Beaver Brook Trail • Fraser, Colorado, 80442 • Phone: 970-281-2800 • E -Mail: dbubayar@gmaii.com
Date: April 17, 2017
The Economic Development Committee
The Town of Fraser
153 Fraser Ave, Box 370
Fraser, Colorado
80442
Dear Committee Members:
Please consider me for your recently posted position with the Fraser Economic Development Committee. J
have owned property in the Fraser Valley since 2004 and moved here full time in 2008. The middle of this
May, I will be moving into a new home in Grand Park, which I believe will make me eligible to serve on the
committee.
Throughout my life, even when residing in other parts of the country, I had the good fortune to visit often
and enjoy what Fraser and its surrounds have to offer. Retiring here and becoming a fiill time and active part
of the community has been a perfect fit for me. I have the perspective and the relevant experiences listed
below that would be of value to your committee.
- Education: I received a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies, an inter -disciplinary degree,
exposing me to City Planning, Development, Social Science and Government. At the same time I
also earned a Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education both from Case Western
Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Early Career: I worked for the Missouri Division of Family Services in the Day Care Licensing and
Foster Care Divisions. From this experience I well understand what it is like to work for and with
large governmental agencies.
- Later Career: I purchased and ran, a packaging and logistics company in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Over the course of 11 years, I built my company from 23 employees to over 400 and increased
revenues more than ten fold. I successfully sold the company in 2001 to a publicly traded firm.
From this endeavor, I strengthened skills in solving the multitude of daily challenges one must face
in growing a business. Quite pertinent to the business environment in Fraser, I too had to deal with
seasonal highs and lows to service the huge swings required by my customer base which was heavily
forth -quarter oriented.
- Community Involvement: I am very committed to making community service a part of my life
and have served on a number of boards and organizations including Kansas City Hospice, the
Alzheimer's Association, Mountain Parks Electric Charitable Giving Board, Fraser River Valley
Lions Club, and Grand Community Gardens. One project that I have truly enjoyed and feel quite
proud is making the Fraser Valley Community Garden come to f tuition. I commenced fund-
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raising in 2011 and was able to install the $50,000 facility on the North end of the Sports Complex in
2012. The gardens have been financially self-sustaining via rental fees and have drawn the
participation of 40 to 50 gardeners each year.
Also of value is the fact that my relationships and associations in Grand County, cut across all demographic
sectors. I am a person with and open ear, education and experience, which in combination, embraces
divergent interests and populations.
Please consider me as someone with the skills, interest, and drive to foster future growth in Fraser that is
both financially vibrant and enhances the existing character of the community.
Sincere ,
Deborah R Buhayar
PA
Antoinette McVeigh
From: Deborah Buhayar <dbuhayar@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 8:42 AM
To: Antoinette McVeigh
Subject: Re: Fraser Economic Development Advisory Committee Vacancy
Good Morning Antoinette,
I am interested in serving on the Economic Development Uommittee and do meet the stated requirements. I
will be forwarded a letter to you early next week and hope that is within the timeline necessary to be
considered. Please feel free to call me if you have further questions or pertinent information you feel would be
of help.
Thanks so much
Deb Buhayar
970 281 2800
Deborah Buhayar
dbuhavar0amail. com
970-281-2800
PO Box 990
Fraser, CO 80442
On Tue, Apr 11, 2017 at 11:46 AM, Barry Young <bjyoung54@gp ail.com> wrote:
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "Antoinette McVeigh" <amcveigh@.town.fraser.co.us>
Date: Apr 11, 2017 1:45 PM
Subject: Fraser Economic Development Advisory Committee Vacancy
To: "Jeff Durbin" <jdurbin@town.fraser.co.us>
Cc:
Hello Members of the Community,
The Town of Fraser has a vacancy on the Economic Development Advisory Committee. Please refer to the
information below regarding the committee.