Editor's note: Voters will be electing three members to the Ken-Caryl Ranch Metropolitan District Board of Directors on May 6. YourHub.com asked the candidates running to answer a questionnaire to get to know them better. For more candidate profiles and information on the election,
click here. Here's what candidate
Jeffrey N. Esbenshade had to say:
My name: Jeffrey N. Esbenshade
My age: 60 years old
My Family: Kristi wife,
Ann Marie Esbenshade 25-year-old daughter,
John 27-year-old son
Education: BS in Econ/History U of South Dakota class of 1972. Army Veteran.
What I do: I sold equipment for 30 years, presently teach in Jeffco Public Schools
My favorite place in town to hang out: I hang out at Merrill Lynch.
What I like most about living here: I like the open space, hiking trails and 3 pools to swim in
My interests and hobbies: I like to ski
My favorite thing to cook: I like to cook chili
People who inspire me (and how): Billy Graham, moral man, no scandals in 89 years.
Warren Buffett great investor, honest, makes business fun. He is a great writer, very simple man, gave $55 billion to Gates Foundation.
William F. Buckley Jr. died last month. Great writer, outstanding vocabulary, great thinker. Debate any subject andpeopleonboth sides of theissue'shad a great deal of respect for Mr. Buckley.
How I have contributed to the community: Iam pastPresident of North Ranch Home Owners for 3 years, presently 4th year as Vice President. 20 years, trustee U ofSouth Dakota Foundation.
The biggest issues facing KCRMD now: KCRMD needs to prioritize things that need to be completed, what is most important to the citizens. We need to manage our resources better. We need to settle our law suits.
Why I am running: I am running to be a good manager, settle the lawsuits, think of a bigger picture for the KCRMD and think longer term.