About Us
Sharing The Byway With The World
The Gold Belt Byway Association
The Gold Belt Scenic and Historic Byway was first designated as a BLM Backcountry Byway in 1989. And became one of the first 5 State Scenic and Historic Byway that same year, during this time a steering team was formed to set up the goals, visions and set up community partnership plans for the Gold Belt Byway. This team finished its work in 1997 and a smaller group than took over to form the organization that now promotes and protects the Gold Belt Scenic and Historic Byway. We obtained our 501(c)(3) not for profit status in 2000 and in June of that same year were designated as a National Scenic and Historic Byway.
The Gold Belt Tour Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is dedicated to preserving the rural lifestyle, natural environment, and rich cultural and historic heritage along the byway. The association is a cooperative collaboration of individuals, businesses, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations. Through education and outreach the association shares the byway with the world!
The Gold Belt Scenic and Historic Byway organization not only helps promote and protect the byway itself, but is a proud promoter and supporter of the communities and people that live and work on our byway. Having completed over two million dollars’ worth of projects ranging from helping landowners protect their lands to the creation of signage for local communities to use for educational purposes.
Byway Association Leadership
Board of Directors
The Gold Belt Tour Byway Association is administered by a board of directors with representation from all areas in which the Byway is located as well as members of the various industries and entities along the routes.
Kevin Grantham
Representative, Fremont County
County Commissioner
Erik Stone
Representative, Teller County
Commissioner Teller County
Rex Brady
Representative Canon City
City Parks Director
Melissa Trenary
Representative, Cripple Creek
City of Cripple Creek, council member
Mike Vendetti
Representative, Florence
City of Florence councilman
Bruce Davis
Representative, Victor
City of Victor, Mayor
Kathleen Eaton
Education Reprentative
Royal Gorge Museum & History Center
Amber Shanklin
Land Conservation Representative
Palmer Land Conservancy
Ruth Granger-Starr
Ranching Representative
Granger Ranches
Penny Riley
Mining Representative
Newmont Mining
Dona Basham
Business or Industry Representative
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
Nancy Anderson
Florissant Area Representative
Florissant Fossil Quarry
Michelle Rozell
Tourism Representative, Teller County
Cripple Creek Tourism Director
Mike Bandera
Tourism Representative, Fremont County
Retired/Consultant tourism industry
Randy Brady
Historic Preservation Representative
Fremont County History Society
Will Colon
Landowner Representative
Colon Family
Greg Liverman
At- Large Representative
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Chuck Hackler
At-large Representative
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Ways You Can Support Gold Belt Byway!
Support Gold Belt Byway
Become A Member
By partnering with Gold Belt Byway, you can help ensure this scenic byway and its history are promoted, preserved, and area amenities are available for all the public to enjoy. One way to help us with this mission is to Become a Member! Sponsorship is open to all individuals and businesses. Thank you to all Gold Belt Byway Members, Donors, Volunteers and Supporters!
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