Abel Montoya

Director, Development and Transportation @Jefferson County Government

Golden, CO, US

Directs the operations of the Jefferson County Development and Transportation Department. Work involves planning, organizing, directing, administering, and coordinating the department including the divisions of Building Safety, Planning & Zoning, Road & Bridge, and Transportation & Engineering. Coordinates work with other departments, elected officials, outside agencies, and the public. Works with a variety of groups to determine need, policy and procedures to be recommended to the county manager and the Board of County Commissioners.Oversee assessments for a 5-year capital improvement plan related to public improvements throughout Jefferson County. Develop, implement and create new policies, technologies and improvements to aid the county in providing service to its residents, citizens and business owners. Advise, assist, coordinate, meet and discuss long-term strategic goals with elected officials, department heads, county manager and staff. Implement, craft and develop strategic document sand overall process. Serve as ombudsman to high profile land use cases, corporate transactions, complaint issues at division levels and directives as assigned by the BCC. Direct, resolve, facilitate and accomplish solutions to issues that arise and coordinate with staff.

University of Denver

Executive Leadership

University of Colorado Boulder

Environmental Design, Emphasis in Planning and Economics

University of Colorado Denver

Master's Degree, Urban and Regional Planning, Emphasis in Community and Economic Development