Town of Rangely Mayor and Trustees
The Rangely Town Council meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers. Rescheduling and cancellations will be posted under the Council Meeting/Board Packet page when necessary as well as on social media.
Information regarding the Mayor and each Trustee is listed below.
- Ron Granger, Mayor
Currently I am a retired President from Colorado Northwestern Community College; however, I remain as a professor for the Business Program. My wife, Alisa, daughter, Samantha, and I moved to Rangely in August of 2016 when I took the position as President of Colorado Northwestern Community College. We moved to Rangely from Riverton, WY, but both Alisa and I grew up in Southwest Missouri and lived there for several years before we moved to Wyoming.
Most of my adult life has been spent in education with over 25 years in higher education and 11 years at the high school level. Besides being President at CNCC, I have served as a professor, Division Chair, Dean and Vice President at Crowder College in Missouri and as Vice President at Central Wyoming College in Riverton. I also taught business for a few years at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, Utah. Besides my work in education, I was the CFO for a construction company in El Paso, TX. We worked exclusively for oil refineries throughout Texas and New Mexico. I received my BS degree in Business Education from Missouri Southern State University and my Masters degree in Educational Administration from Missouri State University.
When we moved to Rangely, we immediately fell in love with the town and the people. We knew that we wanted to make Rangely our home even after my retirement. Since we have been here both Alisa and I have served on several boards and been involved in many community events.
Our biggest joy in life are our kids and grandkids. We have a total of 8 children living in Idaho, Utah, Missouri, and Wyoming and also have 16 grandkids and 1 great granddaughter.
- Andy Shaffer, Pro Tem
I moved to Rangely in the fall of 1990 to attend the CNCC Aviation program. I spent two years in the program, graduating in 1992, with an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Technology, achieving a CFI and CFII. In the fall of the following year I took a position as an instructor at CNCC in the Aviation program.
I then spent several years working for Ducey Electric as an apprentice electrician. In 1997 I went to work for Brenton Service Company where I earned my Journeyman Electrical License. A year later, seeking opportunities to provide a better lifestyle for my family, I transitioned into the natural gas field. Twenty-two years later I still believe I made the right decision.
I volunteered on the Rangely Fire Department for 27 years. I also served on Rangley’s Town Council for six years, four as a councilman and two as Mayor.
I have a son and a daughter. My daughter, Sidney, graduated from the CNCC Nursing Program and is an RN. My son, Braxton, attends school in Rangely. He enjoys riding his dirt bike, playing basketball, baseball and wake surfing.
During my first year of college I could not wait to return to the flat lands I came from and get out of these rolling hills and mountains. Like many college students I spent my time on campus and did not venture down to town much. The summer between my first and second year of college I chose to stay in Rangely. During this time I realized what Rangely and the surrounding area had to offer. I have now been in Rangely for more than 30 years and I would not change a thing. I am glad I have been able to raise my family here.
I think Rangely is a great small community. The lifestyle benefits associated with our size are a primary reason why people enjoy living here. Rangely is an industry-based community which has cyclical ups and downs. Because of this we need to focus on diversifying our community in order to help keep the economy going during industrial down times. There is no easy solution to this given our location. But if we seek to capitalize on our unique BLM surroundings in order to promote Rangely we may find some success.
Improving our community also means keeping the employees that work in our area living in our area. We must accept the challenges facing Rangely and strive to show the world the many reasons why Rangely is truly Way Outside of Ordinary.
- Tim Webber
Tim Webber joined the Town Council in October 2020. He is currently employed as the Executive Director of the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation Park District. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation from Mankato State University, with a focus on Leisure Planning and Management and a minor in Corrections.
Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Tim and his wife, Annette, have embraced the Rangely community, contributing positively to local initiatives. Together they have two sons and one daughter.
Tim, along with his dog "Bucket," enjoys engaging with residents, and Tim's passion for woodworking, particularly crafting cribbage boards, showcases his creative side outside of his professional commitments.
- Kyle Wren
Kyle Wren is the CEO of Rangely District Hospital (RDH), where he has been a dedicated member of the team since 2010, starting as the Lab Director before becoming COO and eventually CEO in January 2020. He holds a bachelor’s degree in laboratory science with a minor in Spanish and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Weber State University.
Originally from Idaho, Kyle relocated to Rangely with his wife, J’lyn, a local native. Together they have three children—Kevin, Miah, and Taya. The Wren family enjoys outdoor activities like riding OHVs, hunting, fishing, and board games.
In addition to his administrative role, Kyle actively contributes to the community as an EMT with the Rangely Ambulance and as a Volunteer Fire Fighter with the Rangely Fire Department. His mission is to provide patient-centered healthcare to the rural community he loves, and he is eager to serve on Rangely’s Town Council.
- Todd Thayne
Todd Thayn, born and raised in Moab, Utah, is a dedicated father of four—three daughters and one son—who treasures family life.
Beginning his career at the Lisbon Valley Gas Plant with Encana USA, he relocated to Rangely in January 2006 and currently works for Utah Gas Corporation. Todd and his wife, Kristen, both graduates of Monticello High School, were married in 2010, and they share a love for the great outdoors, engaging in activities such as hunting, fishing, and boating. Passionate about craftsmanship, he also enjoys metal and leather work.
Excited to serve on the Rangely Town Council, Todd expresses his commitment to the community, stating, “My family and I love the residents of Rangely and are very excited that our children are growing up in such a wonderful community.”
- Shawn Morgan
Shawn Morgan was born in Meeker, Colorado and moved to Rangely in 1986 when his father started Rangely Trash Service.
After graduating from Rangely High School in 1993, he earned an associate degree from Colorado Northwestern Community College. Following a successful career in the oilfield, Shawn returned to his roots to take over the family business alongside his brother, Rob, in 2013.
He is married to Misty Morgan, and together they have two children, Matthew and Macy. Matthew attends Rangely High School and Macy attends the Colorado School of Mines.
Passionate about the outdoors, Shawn enjoys activities like dirt biking, rock crawling, and hunting. As a member of the Town Council, he is committed to serving the Rangely community and its residents.
When asked what he hopes to accomplish while serving on the Town Council, he stated, “I love this community and the people in it. I am very excited to serve the residents of Rangely."
- Robby D. Elam
Robby Elam is a dedicated family man and community advocate, born and raised in Rangely, Colorado. He has been married to Trilby Elam for 16 years, and they have built a wonderful life together raising their two energetic boys, Bryson and Keyton. He is currently employed as a Facilities Supervisor for Utah Gas Corporation.
A proud graduate of Rangely High School's Class of 2001, Robby's educational journey continued at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
Robby is deeply rooted in the fabric of his hometown's culture and traditions. His diverse interests include camping, fishing, hunting, and riding side by sides. He also enjoys golf and cornhole.
Robby's commitment to community service extends to coaching his children's sports teams and his recent endeavor to serve as a Town Trustee. With a genuine love for Rangely's small-town charm, he envisions a future where growth harmonizes with preserving the essence of community closeness. He aims to uphold the values of neighborly kindness and mutual support that define Rangely, ensuring it remains a welcoming haven where everyone is not just a neighbor but a friend.