Town Council Members
Council Terms and Limits
No person may serve as Mayor or Council Member, or any combination thereof, for more than three consecutive terms; a term is four years. Any person appointed or elected to fill a vacancy on the Town Council and who serves one-half or more of the term of office shall be considered to have served a term in that office. Terms are considered consecutive unless they are at least two years apart.
Each member of the Council shall be a registered elector at the time of nomination and election, or at the time of appointment to fill a vacancy, and shall have been a resident of the Town or any territory annexed to the Town for at least 12 consecutive months immediately preceding such election or appointment.
Contact Council
Each Council Member has their contact information below. You may also email the whole Frisco Town Council at once.
Rick Ihnken
Title: Frisco Mayor
Tel: 970-368-2627
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Lived in Frisco Since: 1995
Career Information: Currently EMS Division Chief at Summit Fire & EMS; Former Station Captain, West Metro Fire Rescue (22 years); Part-time Ski Patroller, Arapahoe Basin; Former Flight for Life Flight Paramedic
Previous Participation in Town Boards or Committees: Peak One Neighborhood HOA; Former Board Member for other HOA boards; Rotary Community Dinner Volunteer, High Country Conservation Zero Waste Warrior
Town Council Terms Served & Serving: April 2016 – April 2022 Councilmember; April 2022 – April 2024 Mayor Pro Tem; April 2024 – April 2028 Mayor
Educational Background: Pursuing B.A. Fire Service Management, Columbia Southern University; Public Safety Leadership Development Program, University of Denver; Paramedic Training, Rutgers University; A.D. General Studies, Colorado Mountain College
Comments: I have served on the Frisco Town Council since 2016. While on Council, we have updated the building code, hired two Town Managers, completed the “Big Dig” at the Frisco Bay Marina, and tied the budget to our strategic plan. Additionally, we have adopted and approved the 2019 Community Plan, Trails Master Plan, and prioritized a Parks Improvement Plan. I have worked to create partnerships with CDOT, community groups, and other local municipalities. One of my future goals is to identify dedicated funding for town programs, instead of using the general fund. Three issues facing Frisco are: housing, Exit 203 improvements, and infrastructure needs. Workforce housing is a challenge in Summit County and in the Town of Frisco, and 1,000 units are needed in the Ten-Mile Basin alone. We have been supporting housing goals through water agreements with Summit County, building Frisco’s own workforce housing, and partnering on projects. Exit 203 is on the CDOT list of projects that will become a reality in the next few years, and we have been at the table during CDOT planning and discussion with our own concerns and issues. Silverthorne and Dillon have identified Exit 205 as their priority. Frisco has partnered with Silverthorne, Dillon and Summit County to bring one voice to the table to get these projects started. Infrastructure in Frisco needs to be evaluated, the Public Works team does a great job and deserve support through funding. As we see a higher full-time and seasonal occupancy rate more strain will be placed on infrastructure. We need to be forward thinking, as growth will continue in Frisco, I am committed to being a strong steward of our community.
Elizabeth J. Skrzypczak-Adrian
Title: Frisco Mayor Pro Tem
Tel: 970-389-5304
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Lived in Frisco Since: 1995
Career Information: Small business owner and commercial property owner at Rocky Mountain Coffee Roasters, Town of Frisco Seasonal Flower Attendant; Town of Frisco Historical Park and Museum; Town of Frisco Information Center
Previous Participation in Town Boards or Committees: Special Education Partnership Committee, Make Frisco Art Collective, Women’s Prison Book Project, Voice Space Community Expression Event Host
Town Council Terms Served & Serving: April 2022 – April 2026 Councilmember; April 2026 – April 2030 Councilmember (Mayor Pro Tem from April 2026 – April 2028)
Educational Background: A.A., Colorado Mountain College, Breckenridge, CO (2006); B.A., Ethnic Studies, University of Colorado at Boulder (2011); B.A., English Literature, University of Colorado at Boulder (2011); M.A. Geocriticism Literary Theory, Prescott College (2021)
Comments: I have built my life in Frisco, and I am now creating a place for my children to grow up. As a local resident since 1995, I have enjoyed being a part of the collaborative group that makes up Frisco’s Town Council. Some of our current top issues include workforce housing, staffing shortages, childcare availability, and supporting small businesses and will need continued and thoughtful attention from people with longevity in the Frisco community. As a part of a thriving community, I feel a sense of connectedness and that there is a place and a role for each person in our community. Frisco’s strong community is always evolving, but we are not immune from tough circumstances, instead we adapt and become stronger as we work together. Effective communities embrace conflict and diversity by working through differences of opinion and making space for civil discourse and the learning that occurs from appreciating multiple points of view. I have enjoyed applying myself in service to the Frisco community.
Andy Held
Title: Frisco Town Councilmember
Tel: 970-333-1972
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Lived in Frisco Since: 1987
Career Information: Owner, Textbook Builds, LLC
Previous Participation in Town Boards or Committees: Frisco Planning Commission: June 2018 – April 2020; Summit County Wildfire Council Representative; Make Frisco Arts Council Committee Member
Town Council Terms Served & Serving: April 2020 – April 2022 Councilmember; April 2022 – April 2026 Mayor Pro Tem; April 2026 – April 2030 Councilmember
Comments: A resident of Frisco since 1987, I am a passionate, active citizen and business owner. I champion the issues that matter most to the local community, including housing, short term rentals, infrastructure, sustainable smart design, supporting the arts, and remaining diligent about protecting our community from wildfire. It has been my honor to fervently serve the needs of the Frisco community.
Martin Allen
Title: Frisco Town Councilmember
Tel: 970-315-2502
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Lived in Frisco Since: 2006
Career Information: United States Army; Founding Partner Table 31 Imports (Importers & Drinkers of Fine Wine); Director of Hospitality Engineering at Keystone Resort
Previous Participation in Town Boards or Committees: In Summit County & Colorado: 14 year and current Member of the Summit Country Rescue Group; Current State Coordinator with Colorado Search and Rescue Association (CSAR); Former Board Member of the Mountain Rescue Association (Rocky Mountain Region)
Town Council Terms Served & Serving: April 2024 – April 2028 Councilmember
Educational Background: B.A., Anthropology Texas A&M University
Comments: After leaving University in the 1990’s, I found my way to Summit County’ and it didn’t take long for me to realize that I wanted Frisco to be my home. I feel passionately about our natural environment and the unique character that makes Frisco the true jewel of Summit County. There continue to be many challenges facing our mountain town, including housing; sustainable growth, development, and infrastructure; and many more issues. I look forward to working with the Mayor, Town Council, Town staff, our business community, and local residents to help navigate these challenges. I am both honored and humbled to be of service to the community that has been so good to me.
Dan Kibbie
Title: Frisco Town Councilmember
Tel: 970-393-3488
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Lived in Frisco Since: 1988
Career Information: Land Surveying, Hospitality/Restaurant Management
Previous Participation in Town Boards or Committees: I am a proud former Town Councilmember in Frisco, returning for service. Past proud accomplishments include: Trail Systems Municipal Funding Improvement Initiatives for the Peninsula Recreation Area, and Frisco’s Backyard. I also pushed for the Town to retain the Mary Ruth workforce housing rental units for staff, the Public Works Facility’s building expansion and solar panel/power implementation.
Town Council Terms Served & Serving: 2014 – 2018 Councilmember; 2024 – 2028 Councilmember
Educational Background: B.S., Forestry Management, University of Maine (1983)
Comments: I am returning to Town Council service after serving a term from 2014 to 2018. I am originally from Manchester, Connecticut and have driven my motorcycle around South America twice. I also took a motorcycle trip to Denali, Alaska in 2013, worked as a raft guide for a summer, and happened to meet Mayor Hunter Mortensen on a shuttle bus ride in Alaska, discovering they lived on the same Frisco street that I did.
Thayer Hirsh
Title: Frisco Town Councilmember
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Lived in Frisco Since: 2020
Career Information: Thayer Hirsh is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Public House, which is a Frisco-based affordable housing software company. Thayer Hirsh is also the former Executive Director of the Summit Economic Partnership and has extensive experience in management consulting, startups, and the energy industry.
Previous Participation in Town Boards or Committees: Thayer Hirsh has served as a Board Member on TEDx Breckenridge, a youth soccer coach with a High Country Soccer Association, a Spanish translator volunteer, Frisco Elementary former PTSA president, Peak One Neighborhood HOA former board member, NWCCOG Economic Development boardmember, and a Town of Frisco Dark Sky Steering Committee member.
Town Council Terms Served & Serving: April 2026 – April 2030 Councilmember
Educational Background: Thayer Hirsh holds an MBA from the University of Colorado, Boulder and a BA from Lehigh University.
Comments: Thayer’s Frisco journey began in 2009 on the rooftops of Frisco Main Street, leading the installation of one of the Town’s first commercial solar arrays. During those weeks, Thayer fell in love with the community, from playing pool at the Moosejaw to exploring the Frisco backyard. Thayer knew then that this town was special, and he and his wife made the deliberate choice to move here in February 2020. They have been residents ever since, running businesses and deeply investing in their community. They are raising two daughters who attend Frisco Elementary. Whether he’s coaching youth soccer or volunteering as a Spanish translator in our schools, his goal remains the same: keeping Frisco a vibrant community where every family can build their best life.
Robyn Goldstein
Title: Frisco Town Councilmember
Tel: 303-562-8626
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Lived in Frisco Since: 2015
Career Information: Clinical therapist (LCSW, LAC) at a non-profit community mental health organization, Mile High Behavioral Healthcare; Part-time ski patroller at Breckenridge; Yoga teacher at Meta Yoga; Owner of Root Down Counseling.
Previous Participation in Town Boards or Committees: Board Member and co-founder, Backcountry Bayit non-profit; Volunteer with Café Food Rescue; Volunteer mentor with Mountain Scholars.
Town Council Terms Served & Serving: March 2025 (appointed) – April 2026 Councilmember; April 2026 – April 2030 Councilmember
Educational Background: MSW (Master of Social Work) – University of Denver (2022); BS Natural Resources Management, Organic Agriculture and Global Environmental Sustainability – Colorado State University (2014); Emergency Medical Technician; Certified Yoga Teacher, Permacuture Design Certified.
Comments: I first moved to Summit County in 2014, fresh out of college, drawn by a love for the outdoors and an excitement for joining ski patrol. What I found was more than adventure—I found a community that inspired me to stay, grow, and give back. As a Town Council member, I lead with curiosity, compassion, and a genuine desire to listen and learn. I believe in the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and fostering collaboration to find thoughtful, balanced solutions. I’m passionate about supporting mental health resilience, environmental sustainability, and the responsible expansion of essential community resources. My goal is to help Frisco grow in a way that’s inclusive, grounded in our shared values, and reflective of the energy that makes this town so special. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve and collaborate with fellow council members, and to work on behalf of the residents who make this community so vibrant.