Town of Windsor Colorado
John Thornhill has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. John began their career as a paratrooper in the US Army 82nd Airborne from 1991 to 1995. John then moved on to work as an office manager in the US Army Chief of Staff Office from 1995 to 1997. In 2004, they joined the City of Greeley, where they served as the Water Resources Operations Manager for a period of 14 years. Following this, Thornhill worked as the Water Resources Manager for the Town of Windsor from 2018 to 2019. Currently, they hold the position of Community Development Director at the Town of Windsor, starting in August 2019.
John Thornhill attended the University of Northern Colorado from 2000 to 2003. John obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Geography during this time.
Town of Windsor Colorado
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY In 2015, the Town of Windsor was rated one of the safest communities in Colorado by ValuePenguin and previously Family Circle rated the Town one of the 10 Best Towns for Families. The Town of Windsor’s location offers easy access to skiing, hiking, cycling, art, museums and history, specialty breweries, outdoor concerts, live music, festivals and more. There is no shortage of things to do that lend to the high quality lifestyle our residents and Coloradoan’s enjoy. THE ORGANIZATION The Town of Windsor is home-rule with a Board/ Manager form of govt. The Town employs 114 benefited personnel and has a total budget of $53 Million in 2015. Windsor was incorporated in 1890. Mission: The Town of Windsor strengthens community through the fiscally responsible and equitable delivery of services, support of hometown pride, and encourages resident involvement. Vision: Windsor’s hometown feel fosters an energetic community spirit and pride that makes our town a special place in Northern Colorado. Windsor has a strong local economy with diverse business sectors that provide jobs and services for residents. Windsor promotes quality development. Windsor enjoys a friendly community with a vibrant downtown, housing opportunities, choices for leisure, cultural activities, recreation and mobility for all. Windsor is a good environmental steward. Core values: P.R.I.D.E. Producing Results, Taking Responsibility, Integrity, Dedication, and Exceptional Customer Service The Town of Windsor is located approximately 50 miles north of Denver, centered between Fort Collins, Loveland and Greeley. It offers a small town atmosphere of community with all the benefits of the larger metropolitan nearby. The population is nearly 39,000 with an annual average growth of 3-4%. There are about 799 businesses and a full-time employment base of more than 7,000 jobs.