Commissioner, District 4
Dennis Hisey, Chair
The Hisey family moved to El Paso County in 1983 and now includes his wife Kathy, 5 children and 10 grandchildren. Dennis' great grandfather settled in the Collbran area of Mesa County Colorado in the late 1800's; his grandfather and father were both born in Collbran and Dennis, returning to his roots, brought his family back to Colorado.
His background includes over 20 years in the transportation industry, from driving to general manager to owner of a moving and storage company. Most recently, prior to public service, Dennis was the owner of a home repair and remodel business.
Prior to the election in 2004, Dennis was an active volunteer for the county including graduating from the El Paso County Sheriff's Citizen Academy in 2000 and serving on the County Planning Commission for four years. He completed the 2005 FEMA sponsored Integrated Emergency Management course at their training center in Maryland.
Taking office in January 2005 he served as Vice Chair in 2006 and Chair in 2007, 2008 and 2010. He serves as liaison to the Sheriff's Office and Public Trustee, is the county's representative on the Fountain Creek Watershed Governing Board and Local Emergency Planning Committee, as well as serving on more than a dozen boards and committees, including the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority and Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments.
Dennis was awarded "2005 Freshman Commissioner of the Year" at the annual Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) convention, being selected from over 70 freshman commissioners. He was elected to the CCI Board at their 2008 annual meeting. He serves on the National Association of Counties Energy, Environment and Land Use Committee.
During his first term, Dennis was able to work together with fellow Commissioners and Community partners towards accomplishments that include expansion of the Fort Carson Buffer Zone, re-opening Willow Springs Ponds, establishment of a railroad quiet zone, neighborhood clean ups, wildfire protection plans, and expansion of the County's street overlay and pavement programs.
Besides duties directly related to the County Commission, Dennis continues to be an active member of his church and several clubs and organizations, including being a Charter Member of the Fountain / Ft. Carson Lions Club.
“It is an honor and privilege to serve my friends, neighbors and all the citizens of El Paso County. I will listen to every concern and continue do my best to represent my constituents.”
Dennis Hisey
El Paso County Commissioner
Commissioner Hisey can be reached at:
27 East Vermijo Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2208
Phone: (719) 520-6414
Fax: (719) 520-6397
Email: dennishisey@elpasoco.com