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I have been a full-time Windsor resident since 1989, where my wife and I raised our three children. Our oldest is a chemical engineer, our middle daughter is a nurse, and our son is preparing to take over my company when I retire.

A lifelong mountain biking enthusiast, I’ve had to scale back due to the passage of time, but my wife and I recently purchased electric bikes and have already logged nearly 30 miles—many more to come as the weather warms up.

Camping has been a family tradition since my wife and I met in 1984. I’m fortunate to own two fifth-wheel campers—one stationed at Crystal Lakes for a getaway close to home and another for traveling wherever the road takes us.

I also enjoy playing the six-string acoustic guitar, a passion I picked up at 36. While I won’t be going on tour anytime soon, I play for my own enjoyment, with my gravelly voice adding a bit of character—though time has taken its toll there too.

I began my career in the security industry in May 1984 with Guardian Security Services, a name long-time Fort Collins residents may remember. Originally part of Denver Burglar Alarm, the company operated under the Guardian name for a few years before fully rebranding to DBA. I spent six years as a service technician before being promoted to management, where I took over the armored car division.

At the time, the division—then known as Bujack’s Armored—was in disarray. Within two years, I rebuilt the company from the ground up, transforming it into a profitable and well-respected business. After rebranding as Guardian Armored Services, we secured contracts with all the major banks in Northern Colorado, providing armored transport, ATM, and courier services.

After four years in that role, I stepped away when our twins were born to become a full-time stay-at-home dad. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and through a babysitting co-op, I formed lifelong friendships with other parents—many of whom still jokingly refer to me as the “token male.”

When the kids turned four, I launched my own security business, working nights and weekends installing systems throughout Windsor. The community embraced my role as a stay-at-home dad, and with their support, I was able to grow my company into the thriving business it is today.

Community involvement has been a defining part of my life. My first endeavor in Colorado, while I was still single, was joining the Partners Program—a mentorship initiative well known in Fort Collins and still active today. Many of my fellow mentors and I still cross paths, reminiscing about those early days.

In Windsor, I played a significant role in the formation of Windsor Charter Academy, serving on the board for seven years, including two as President. I even designed the two-story addition to the building. During that time, I was also active in the Windsor Kiwanis Club, where I served as President for two years. One of my most impactful contributions was hosting the community dinner for nearly 15 years, providing free meals to approximately 150 seniors annually, with another 50 meals delivered to Windsor residents—all made possible through donated food and volunteer efforts.

While at Guardian Armored Services, I co-founded what is now the McKee Community Classic Bike Tour in Loveland, an event that continues to thrive.

Thirteen years ago, I transitioned to Rotary and have since been involved in numerous volunteer projects. I am currently serving my second term as Rotary President, continuing my commitment to community service.

In 2019, I joined as a board member at American Legion Post 109 located in Windsor, Colorado. When COVID-19 happened in March 2020, I was put in charge of running the facility. During COVID-19, we were able to utilize PPP money and perform substantial upgrades to “The Legion”. I alleviated problems arising from board members who had “sticky fingers”, and after two years of running the Legion, I felt that my goals had been achieved. COVID-19 was over, the Legion had become profitable again, and it looked better overall. I resigned from the board after two years. The Legion is now in better financial condition than it has been since its establishment in Windsor in 1947. I am now considered a board member emeritus, and still assist with many projects, taking many phone calls to provide answers using my historical memory.   

Over the years, I have been the public face of the McAvoy family in community initiatives while my wife focused on raising our children. As they grew, my kids also took part—my daughter even ran the Kiwanis community dinner for a couple of years as part of her high school service.

Community engagement has been, and always will be, a core part of who I am.

One of the biggest challenges of serving on any board is effective communication. The most cost-efficient way to keep members informed is through an electronic newsletter. As a board member, I would advocate for the board president to send out a monthly newsletter, with each board member contributing a brief update on their committee’s activities. This newsletter could also be archived on the CLRRA website, maintaining a rolling 12-month history for easy access and reference. 

I consider this one of my strongest skills. As a business owner for nearly 30 years, I have successfully navigated multiple boom-and-bust cycles through strategic, conservative decision-making and realistic projections of political and economic trends. I believe in strengthening reserve funds while making thoughtful, forward-thinking investments that enhance both the business and the overall membership experience. 

I believe wildfire mitigation is our top priority. We should maximize every available dollar and resource to remove dead fuel materials from both member properties and open spaces. My wife and I are avid hikers and have explored about half of the trails in Crystal Lakes, giving us a deep appreciation for the area's natural beauty. I strongly support the Greenbelt Management Committee and its efforts to preserve and enhance Crystal Lakes for the community. 

 My wife and I purchased property in Crystal Lakes in May 2021. After a 35-year camping career in the Laramie River Basin, we decided to purchase property due to the Cameron Peak Fire and its aftermath. We are located at 1458 Tesuque Trail, otherwise known as Lot 14/29. I became involved in the road committee not long after becoming a Crystal Lakes member. I chose the road committee because it was something that I didn’t have a lot of experience in and I thought it would be a great way to get to know community members in Crystal Lakes, and to learn new skills. The road committee, at that time, was only comprised of three or four people. I also was able to learn about our friends in Crystal Vision.  Mr. Weigel was appointed Chair of the road committee in June 2023, which is when you could say things started hitting the fan. Mr. Weigel and his cohorts attempted to impeach me and get me thrown off the road committee last fall. There was a public hearing at Basecamp and, ultimately, I was not removed from the road committee. I found it interesting that in the entire history of Crystal Lakes I was the first person to ever have to go through an impeachment hearing at the insistence of Mr. Weigel and followers. Ultimately, a water truck that Mr. Weigel had lobbied for was not purchased. I wholeheartedly believe that we dodged a huge bullet by not purchasing the truck for which Mr. Weigel had lobbied. All I know is that the membership lost $10,000 to not buy a water truck during this period.

I decided to run for the board because I believe Crystal Vision is the biggest threat to Crystal Lakes. They have no known leadership, they have no known members, and yet their comments on Next Door and other venues in the community seem to be many and very agenda driven. It seems that this group of people are “experts” on everything but lack the resumé to support their commentary. I, however, do not have that issue. I have documented 45 years of my life herewith. Many people with whom I have worked at Denver Burglar Alarm remain friends and I socialize over dinner with them often. All the community events that I have referenced are documentable by current members and online resources. Unlike others who are self-proclaimed experts, I have a documentable resumé. Unlike others, I don’t send out hundreds - if not thousands - of emails and texts to expose my expertise onto community members about how bad everybody else is doing. My lifelong actions speak volumes for themselves.