FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ouray County Commissioners Extends County Manager Offer to Antonio Mendez
Ouray County, CO — During their regular meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Ouray County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to extend a conditional offer to Antonio Mendez for the County Manager position.
The conditional offer is contingent upon the completion of a background check and reference verification by Executive Recruiter Danielle Noble of Peckham & McKenney, as well as successful contractual negotiations involving the sole finalist candidate, the County Attorney, and the Executive Recruiter. Additionally, the Board will need to approve and authorize a contract for the County Manager with the finalist candidate at the earliest opportunity. This discussion may also encompass transitional logistics related to the County Manager role.
Mr. Mendez was chosen following a highly-competitive recruitment and selection process. An executive recruiter with Peckham & McKenney received a total of forty-five applications for the position, following extensive input from community stakeholders, development of a candidate brochure with job search goals, and broad advertising with
national reach. A community meet-and-greet, and multiple rounds of interviews ensured a competitive, transparent, and comprehensive hiring process for this leadership role.
Mr. Mendez is currently Country Director for the Peace Corps in Mexico, where he oversees an $3 million budget and a staff of 28. He previously held leadership roles with AmeriCorps, Serve Colorado, and the Offices of two Colorado Lieutenant Governors, where he advanced statewide service and community initiatives. He is experienced in government relations, program administration, and intergovernmental affairs. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Denver and a Bachelor’s degree from Colby College.
The Board looks forward to working with all community stakeholders as this process nears completion, and ensuring a smooth transition with County management.