Frank Alfone
Frank AlfoneGeneral Manager
Frank joined the District as General Manager in May, 2015. He is a graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in Business Administration. Frank has over 25 years of executive-level Business and Operations Management experience. He has held various senior property management positions with ResortQuest and Wyndham Vacation Rentals in several western slope resort communities. Frank also served six years as District Manager for the Skyland Metropolitan District and East River Regional Sanitation District in Crested Butte, CO.

Throughout his career, Frank has been the Project Manager for many large-scale, multi-million dollar capital projects including constructing new water source supply, water plant infrastructure upgrades with state of the art monitoring and equipment automation, sanitation treatment plant improvements, integration of property management companies and enhancements at the Steamboat Base Area Promenade.

Prior community and industry involvement includes Treasurer and Board Member of the Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce, Gunnison County Tourism Panel Board Member, Steamboat Springs Lodging Committee Member, Board Member-Steamboat Springs Chamber of Commerce and Steamboat Springs Urban Redevelopment Authority Advisory Committee Member.

Frank was born and raised in Pennsylvania before moving to Colorado in the late eighties. He is married with two daughters and a son – a United States Marine! Frank enjoys skiing, mountain biking and playing ice hockey.

Catherine Smith
Catherine SmithBusiness Manager
Catherine “Cat” Smith is a Colorado native and moved to Steamboat Springs in 2011, she comes from a background of property management and high-end guest services. Cat received her BA in Sociology from Colorado State University. Cat loves playing tennis, cross country skiing and hiking with her husband Merlin and enjoying their new pups Pepper and Jack!!!
Tyler Gilman
Tyler Gilman Operations Manager
Tyler has called Steamboat home since graduating from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources in 2011. Drawn by the western lifestyle and his love of skiing, biking and all things outdoors, Steamboat has provided the perfect work/life balance. He has certifications as a Class A Water Treatment Operator, Class 4 Water Distribution Operator and Class 4 Wastewater Collections Operator.
When he is not at work, you can find him exploring the backcountry on skis, bike or hiking with wife Alex, daughter Finley, son Beckett and trusty dog Skip.
Eddie Briones
Eddie BrionesDistribution & Collection Supervisor
Ed moved to Steamboat Springs in October of 1996. Most of his career was in property management until being hired to Mt. Werner Water in February of 2020. Ed enjoys his free time skiing in the Winter and mountain biking in the Summer. When he’s not doing either, he’s enjoying life with his wife Sarah and dog Lincoln.
Michelle KuntzCustomer Service/Billing Representative
Michelle grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, but moved from Austin to Steamboat Springs in 2000 where her family has pioneer roots. Her background includes Management and Administration in both the Tourist Industry and Government. She enjoys cooking, movies, spending time with her family on their ranch near town and is dedicated to her two grandchildren, Naomi, and Ethan.
Bryan RossDistribution & Collection Operator
Bryan is an outdoor enthusiast and has been in Steamboat since 2010. He appreciates Steamboat’s sense of community and serving the town. Before Mount Werner Water, Bryan worked for the City in their Streets Department. Bryan and his wife Ellen enjoy skiing, biking, fly fishing, and going on adventures with their dog Toby Creek.
Daniel MitchelsonDistribution & Collection Operator
Daniel is a New York native and found home in the mountains 7 years ago. He has previously worked in construction and is excited to join the Mount Werner team! A few of his favorite things to do are rafting, dirt biking, and snowboarding. He and his wife Liz enjoy everything Steamboat Springs has to offer.
Bruce ThompsonLead Plant(s) Operator
Originally from Longmont, Bruce has lived in Steamboat since 1985 and has been with Mount Werner Water since 1992. He holds certification as a Class A Water Treatment Operator, a Class IV Water Distribution Operator, and a Class IV Wastewater Collection Operator. He and his wife Nancy have five kids. On the weekends, you can find Bruce on the slopes or biking.
Kevin YoungWater Treatment Plant Operator
Kevin moved to Steamboat in 2020 from Fort Collins where he attended Colorado State University, receiving a degree in Ecosystem Science and a minor in Watershed Science. Before joining Mount Werner Water, he worked as a field tech and had experience in various research projects. While not at work, Kevin and Nicole enjoy an active lifestyle focusing on bike racing in the summer, skiing in the winter and playing with their new puppy Remy.
Ryan FandersWater Treatment Plant Operator
Ryan came from Omaha, Nebraska in 2008 and has been in Steamboat ever since. With a diverse background in the work industry and multiple trade degrees, Ryan has a great work ethic for the community. Ryan and his wife Andrea are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy camping up in North Routt, dirt biking in Sandwash or hiking the local trails.
Beau CahillProject Development Coordinator
Beau is originally from Iowa and moved to Steamboat Springs in 2012 to pursue a BA in Sustainability Studies with an emphasis in Business Administration from Colorado Mountain College. After graduating in 2015, Beau has spent the past 8 years in the environmental testing industry primarily in a Quality Assurance role. In his free time you can find him riding all types of bikes with is wife Carissa in the summer, and exploring Routt County and greater Colorado via skis and snowboards in the winter.