Byers Fire Command Staff and Board of Directors
Byers Fire Command Staff
Mike Disher
Chief
Chief Disher has been with Byers Fire since 2006. Chief Disher has served as a member, Fire Captain and Chief of Byers Fire. Chief Disher is a certified EMT-IV, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Operations, Fire Instructor I, State of Colorado Division of Fire Proctor, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 700, and ICS 800 certified.
Karen Williams
Battalion Chief
Battalion Chief Williams started her career as a cadet in 2012. Currently serving as a Battalion Chief and the EMS Coordinator of Byers Fire, Chief Williams handles all EMS matters for the department. Chief Williams has also served as the secretary, a Lieutenant and the EMS Captain of Byers Fire. Battalion Chief Williams is a certified EMT-IV, Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Operations, Fire Instructor I, State of Colorado Division of Fire Proctor, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 700, and ICS 800 certified. Battalion Williams is currently attending Paramedic School at CCA, while also working on her Bachelors of Emergency Systems Management at Metro State University. Battalion Williams currently serves as a part-time employee of the District, while as working as an Administration Manager and EMT for Rapid Response Paramedic Services (a sports-based event medical company). When not working, Battalion Williams enjoys playing with her two dogs, Xena and K-9, or hiking, kayaking and snowshoeing.
Dillon Sketers
Fire Captain
Captain Sketers is currently serving as the Fire Captain. Captain Sketers is a certified Firefighter I, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 700, and ICS 800 certified. Captain Sketers enjoys playing with his daughter, hunting, fishing and relaxing on his boat.
Josh Nowak
Lieutenant
Lieutenant Nowak has been with Byers Fire since 2015, and is currently serving as a Lieutenant with Byers Fire. Lieutenant Nowak has worked with our corridor partner, Sable Altura as a Lieutenant, prior to coming to Byers. Lieutenant Nowak is a EMT-IV, Firefighter I, Hazmat Operations, Colorado State Division of Fire Proctor, ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, and ICS 800.
Angie Koldeway
Secretary
Firefighter Koldeway is currently serving as the Secretary for Byers Fire, fulfilling many duties for the department including taking minutes during meetings and tracking shift worker's attendance. Firefighter Koldeway is EMT-IV, Firefighter I, and Hazmat Operations. Firefighter Koldeway is also currently a nurse at a regional hospital.
Board of Directors
Serving the community of Byers by providing financial oversight and guiding district policies, the Board of Directors is a group of individuals who donate their time to the District. The Board consists of a Chairman, a Vice Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, and two Board Members.
The Board of Directors meet the 2nd Monday of every month at 630pm.
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To contact the Board of Directors Secretary, please call (303)-822-5208 or email
R. James Shelley
Chairman of the Board
Chairman Shelley has been a member of Byers Fire since 2000, first beginning with Byers as a volunteer, serving 11 years and obtaining his Fire I. He was heavily involved and the founder of Byers' Fire Prevention program and has served on the Board of Directors since 2004.
Shawn Palmer
Vice Chair of the Board
Shawn Palmer is currently serving as the Vice Chairman of the Board.
Mike Gierwatoski
Member of the Board
Mike is currently serving as a member of the board and as a volunteer firefighter with Byers Fire.
Dale Ness
Member of the Board
Member Ness has been a member of the board since 2012.
Michael Nail
Member of the Board
Member Nail joined the board in 2020.