State of Mesa County

The year 2015 was an exciting and active year for Mesa County and 2016 will certainly prove just as eventful and challenging.  To let us know more about the accomplishments, opportunities and challenges over the past year, the Mesa County Commissioners are joining us the give their Annual “State of the County” presentation. 

 John Justman has lived in the Grand Valley for nearly fifty years, and has owned and operated a successful farming business on K Road for 40 of those years.  He and his wife, Frances, raised their two sons on their farm. Throughout his life John has demonstrated dedication to this community. His service includes being chair for the Mesa County Planning Commission, Soil Conservation Board, Grand Valley Irrigation, Club 20, 36 years on the Fruita Co-Op Board and Rotary. John’s term as Mesa County Commissioner started January 2013 and runs through January 2017.

 Scott McInnis and his wife are both members of long-time multi-generational Colorado families. They reside in Grand Junction and spend free time with their family, enjoying the outdoors and the public lands.  Scott studied Business at Mesa and Fort Lewis Colleges. He also attended the Colorado Police Academy and St. Mary's School of Law.  Prior to his current position as Mesa County Commissioner, Scott has served the community as a Colorado State Representative as well as our congressional district’s representative to the US Congress.  Steve’s term as a County commissioner started January 2015 and runs through January 2019.

 Rose Pugliese graduated with honors from Villanova University in with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a minor in Japanese. She attended St. John's University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in Colorado, New York, New Jersey and Florida. Rose founded her own law practice and focuses on estate planning and small business start-ups.  Rose is a dedicated member of the community and does pro bono work for residents in need. She is a member of Rotary and Grand Valley Young Professionals and participates in many community service projects.  Rose and her husband live in Palisade with their daughter.   Rose’s term as Mesa County Commissioner started January 2013 and runs through January 2017.