Loveland has been my home for 55 years, and I enjoy the magnificent beauty, wonderful citizens and stunning Artistic setting that makes our town the Sweetheart City.
My wife, Donita and I have done very well for a couple of ‘only’ kids. We love our combined family of 7 children, 7 grandchildren (and counting), cousins, second cousins and more……. (check out the pictures).
My father and I moved to Loveland in 1970 from Aztec, New Mexico. I attended Bill Reed Jr. High and graduated from Loveland High School in 1974.
As a young serial entrepreneur, I ran several small businesses ranging from a sign business to a multi-city Fireworks distributorship.
After moving to Loveland, my father started his business that became Fogle Oldsmobile, GMC Truck and Subaru, which I joined in 1980 after returning from college. I ran this business with my father till his passing in 1990. In 2000, I sold most of this dealership to King Automotive and remained as a partner until 2021.
After semi-retiring from the auto business, I returned to college at Regis University and received a BA in Computer Networks, which had always been a love spawned at the Hewlett Packard plant in Loveland during my high school years.
Following the death of my first wife, Diane Fishburn Fogle, I started a new venture doing IT services for medical practices, miscellaneous businesses and home automation clients throughout NOCO.
Today – I am semi-retired, still serving select IT customers and looking forward to a second trip to DIAS as a Loveland City Councilor.
Endorsements
Important Issues Facing Loveland
Affordable / Attainable Housing
While our local heroes, Loveland Housing Authority and Habitat for Humanity, have more than doubled our affordable housing inventory during my time on council – more needs to be done.
Transportation
Growth comes with a cost. More people = more cars = more of everything. With completion near on the 5-year I-25/Hwy 34 project, our focus now turns to East Eisenhower.
Broadband
In 2013 when I started exploring broadban, Thompson R2J was using Microwave antennae to meet their internet needs, and the system was failing miserably .I took on Broadband as my personal ‘windmill’ and set out to collect the information necessary to bring Loveland up to 21st Century standards.
Downtown Loveland
While we usher in the new – we cannot forget the past. As a 12 year Council Liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission, I am very proud of the Committee members who ushered in ‘Historic Downtown Loveland’ after years of hard work, which opened multiple funding sources for our Historic Building owners.
H.I.P. Streets (Heart Improvement Program)
This long-term vision for downtown is now going to become a reality. With the funding mechanisms made possible by the City, and the DDA – this $30 Million+ project is now within reach. Planning is underway – and the current plan is to break ground next spring.
Business Development / Managed Growth
Balancing growth in Loveland is a tricky job. Personal property rights are paramount in the coming growth cycles for our residential community. City Council has the monumental task of managing growth, while keeping Loveland the BEST place to Live, Work and Play in Northern Colorado.
Transparency in Government
Transparency is more than a political ‘buzzword’, it is a philosophy. I am proud of our City Staff and City Council that have been supporting this philosophy for many years.
The Arts
While the arts enhance our surroundings and offer continuous enjoyment in Loveland, they are also a major contributor to our economy. It has been a pleasure to serve on the Cultural Services Board for the last 8 years.