Fremont County Tourism Council

The mission of the Fremont County Tourism Council is to responsibly budget and spend the allocated lodging tax dollars collected in Fremont County to increase visitors to the area and thereby have a positive economic impact to the entire region.

2024 Board Meeting Schedule

May 7th – Agenda PDF
September 3rd
December 5th

Fremont County Tourism Council Board Members

Adam Arnold, Chair (through 12/31/2025)

Adam, an Indiana native, moved to Colorado in Fall of 2021 from Nashville, TN . Heand his wife Kara(an herbalist and native Tennessean) renovated and opened the LIttle Canyon Inn, a modern roadside motel by the Royal Gorge. They relocated to COto be closer to the mtns and hiking which they love to do as a family. Adam, Kara and their 4 boys run the motel, cleaning rooms, taking reservations and just hanging out with guests. During the day, Adam works as a small business technology consultant for Keystone Business Solutions specializing in Microsoft network and cloud solutions.. Adam’s background as a consultant coupled with his experience starting his own hospitality business is why he chose to serve on the Tourism board. He hopes to bring that experience to increase tourism to the area and spread the word about Fremont County.

(Email Adam)

{Available}, Vice Chair (through 12/31/2026)

Bio Pending.

(Email Pending)

Beth Katchmar, Treasurer (through 12/31/2024)

Beth Katchmar, along with her husband, Kolby, own and operate Pizza Madness which serves a large number of tourists on a year-round basis in the historic downtown area. She has served on the FCTC board since 2007 as Treasurer, Vice Chair, and board member. Beth is extremely active in community affairs and has also served on the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance board and the Cañon City Tourism committee. She was a founding member of WKRP (now Royal Gorge RIO) and has volunteered on many committees with many volunteer organizations.Beth has lived in Fremont County since 2005, and has enjoyed raising her family in a community where they can walk to school, enjoy a close-knit community, and be around other people who enjoy the many recreational opportunities in the area, including hiking, biking, rafting, canoeing, rock climbing and fly fishing. Through her business and community involvement, Beth recognizes that tourism is a vital part of our economy and helps our local businesses to thrive.

(Email Beth)

{Available}, Secretary (through 12/31/2026)

Bio Pending.

(Email Pending)

Joen Elliot, Board Member (through 12/31/2025)

I moved to Florence, Fremont County, Colorado from Denver, CO in 2018.  I have been involved in the community as a member/contributor with Florence Arts Alliance, Elks Club, Board Member of Merchants Association,  Past President of Senior Community Center,  Present President of Florence Chamber of Commerce and Board Member FCTC.   

I have a BS from Hiram Scott College.  My experience includes owner/publisher of Colorado Resale Guide for Northern Front Range,  owner of Bright Idea Flea Market in Nebraska, leadership/management roles in recruitment of IT, Security and Healthcare.

When I moved to Florence, I opened Treasures, a retail store which featured boutique items and antiques.  I love the uniqueness of Florence and Fremont County and look forward to all he “good things” in the coming years.   Serving on the FCTC board has given me new tools and understanding about marketing and tourism.  

(Email Joen)

Kevin Cundiff, Member (through 12/31/2024)

Bio Pending.

(Email Kevin)

Kathy Trogden, Member (through 12/31/2026)

Bio Pending.

(Email Pending)

Dona Basham, Member (through 12/31/2026)

Bio Pending.

(Email Pending)

Ex-Officio Board Members

Kevin Grantham, Ex-Officio Board Member & Fremont County Commissioner

Kevin Grantham took office as Fremont County Commissioner on January 12, 2021. Kevin grew up in Ordway, Crowley County, in SE Colorado. He graduated from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA with a BA in Religion. Kevin has been appraising real estate here in Fremont County since 1998.

Kevin has been active in the community including volunteering at a local shelter and serving in service oriented organizations such as the Lions Club International, Elks Lodge 610, and Gideons International.

Kevin served on the Canon City Board of Adjustments from 2005-2007 and as chair in 2007. He was then elected in 2007 to an at-large seat on Canon City Council.

In 2010 he was elected to his first term as State Senator District 2 and then re-elected in 2014. During his tenure he served on a variety of committees including Appropriations, Ag & Natural Resources, State, Veterans, & Military Affairs, Finance, and the Legislative Council Committee.

From 2012 to 2014 Kevin served as the elected Republican Caucus Whip and in the 2015-16 sessions he served on the Joint Budget Committee and as Chairman of the Appropriations committee. In 2017 and 2018 Kevin served as the President of the Colorado State Senate.

Kevin is married to Caroline and they have two children and five grandchildren. They make their home in Cañon City.

(Email Kevin)

  • Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance – Rich Millard
    (Email Rich)
  • City of Canon City – Amy Schmissseur
    (Email Amy)
  • Florence Chamber – {Available}
  • City of Florence – Krystal Wood
    (Email Krystal)
  • Fremont Heritage Commission – Jim Nelson
    (Email Jim)
  • Fremont EDC – Rob Brown
    (Email Rob)
  • Fremont County Administration – Charis Hall
    (Email Charis)
  • Downtown Business Alliance – {available}

2023 Ex-Officio Members:

2022 Ex-Officio Members: