Department Staff - Utilities

Michael Dillon, Supervisor

Contact Information:
E-mail:  Michael Dillon
Phone:  (970) 675-8476

Michael Dillon is the Supervisor for the Utilities Department for the Town of Rangely, Colorado, a role he began in January of 2023. His full-time employment with the Town of Rangely began in 2012, working for the Gas Department. He transitioned to the Utilities in 2015.

Michael married his high school sweetheart, Katie, in 2013, and together they have three children: two boys, Connor and Carter, and one girl, Molly.

Born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Michael's family moved to Rangely in 2002. He graduated from Rangely High School and then attended Colorado Northwestern Community College, where he earned an Associates of Art degree.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his family and indulging in outdoor recreation. He is particularly passionate about coaching youth wrestling, as well as hunting and fishing. 

Emily Templeton, Wastewater Supervisor

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E-mail:  Emily Peterson
Phone:  (970) 675-8476

Emily Peterson serves as the Supervisor and Operator responsible for the Town of Rangely’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. A lifelong Rangely resident, she grew up here and actively participated in 4-H and FFA from ages 8 to 18.  She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Northern Colorado. Her career with the Town began in sample collection and analysis, where she played a key role in developing the water treatment plant laboratory into a State-certified facility for microbiological testing of E. coli and Total Coliform.

Emily holds an A-level license in water treatment and a C-level license in wastewater treatment—certifications that reflect her expertise and dedication to maintaining high standards in both fields.

Beyond her professional role, she is an active member of the Rangely Fire Department. In her free time, Emily enjoys hunting, spending time at the lake and in the hills, and caring for her animals and home. She cherishes Rangely for its stunning high-desert beauty, its welcoming residents, and the strong sense of community that defines life here.

Utilities Department Staff

Staff Members left to right (Joe Brown, Supervisor Michael Dillon, Emily Templeton, Juan Chumacero