Michelle Haynes

Michelle Haynes currently serves as the Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Mountain Village, a position held since July 2017, focusing on housing, planning, sustainability, and economic development. Prior experience includes directing Planning and Development Services for Mountain Village, where significant projects such as the Community Housing Initiative and a comprehensive plan amendment were executed. Prior to that, Michelle held various positions at the Town of Telluride from 2010 to 2017, including Planning and Building Director, overseeing compliance and planning matters. Michelle's career began with roles in planning and building across multiple jurisdictions, including Ouray County and the Town of Norwood, and includes significant experience in administration and governance. Michelle holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Colorado Denver and dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Art History from Smith College and the University of East Anglia.