The Board
Candra came to the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce after ending a 16-year long career in higher education at Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). She was brought on in January of 2023 by the Chamber Board as the Interim Chamber Director to assist in running and hosting the Chamber's Annual Crab Crack Event. Candra stayed on to assist the Board with other upcoming events and keep the day to day going. Robie fell in love with what she was doing and in March, Candra was named the Executive Director of the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce. “This felt like a seamless transition. I had been working with many of your Rangely businesses and business owners for so many years through CNCC athletics, this felt like the next step in working with them and helping them grow.” Robie stated.
Candra is originally from Roy, UT. She spent her first two years of college at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) where is played softball for the Bruins. During her time at SLCC Candra helped lead her team to a Region 18 conference championship in 2004, along with Salt Lake’s first ever national appearance. Candra’s sophomore year she helped lead the Bruins to a Region 18 divisional championship, in her two-years starting position as a catcher. She graduated with an Associate of Science degree and earned all-region athletic honors. After Candra’s two years at SLCC she was to continue her softball career at the University of Utah. Due to a shoulder injury, requiring surgery, Robie never recovered to play the last two years of her collegiate career.
Moving to Rangely in 2007 Candra was hired that fall at CNCC as an assistant softball coach. During her first few years as a coach she was given many different athletic administrative duties, learning the ins and outs of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). From there Candra was promoted to Head Softball Coach and also earned the title of Athletic Eligibility Coordinator. During her many years with CNCC Candra oversaw grants, was an academic advisor, served on many committees, helped with college accreditation and much more. In February of 2019, Candra was finally able to obtain her goals in college athletics and become the Athletic Director. She put her vision into motion working hard to reform the athletic department by hiring new coaches, an athletic trainer, starting a Booster Club and updating facilities for safer play for athletes. Candra enjoyed her work, the student-athletes, and her colleagues but at the end of 2022 she needed to make a change in her career. Leaving 16 years' worth of memories on the hill, she made the move to work for the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce.
Candra has a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Utah State University and a Master of Art degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration from Concordia University Irvine. Candra, her husband and three daughters enjoy living in Rangely and spend a lot of their time golfing and camping.
Jessica Olivas represents the cosmetology profession on the Rangely Area Chamber-of-Commerce Board-of-Directors, owning Two Five Nine Salon. A native of Michigan, Olivas took to cosmetology after a long stint in the hospitality industry.
With a passion for ‘making people feel beautiful’, Olivas opened her salon after her family made the decision to close their popular local restaurant in 2023. In addition to her professional interests, she enjoys dancing and leading community classes in dance. Her community interest also led her to service with the local chamber, spurred by a desire to give back to the western Colorado region after years of gratitude for support for various business interests.
Olivas and her husband have two children, along with two dogs. She can be reached via email at Jvolivas1@gmail.com, or by cell phone at 248-302-0062.
Chloe Grogg is a member of the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce, serving on its Board-of-Directors. A native of Bernville, Penn., Grogg is a longtime resident of western Colorado, calling both Rifle and Rangely home.
A certified horse trainer, Grogg owns CRF Equine Services LLC and Coyote Run Tack, serving the equine and agricultural community. She lists her reasons for working in the field as an outcropping of her love for animals, along with a passion for the ‘agriculture lifestyle’.
CRF's Equine Services is spread between 15 U.S. States and one Candian territory for remote monitoring during foaling and calving seasons along with other services through the year.
Grogg’s interest in the equine industry led her to pursue leadership with the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce. Serving on the organization’s board, she provides valuable insight and feedback on the area’s growing opportunities in a variety of equine-related businesses and fields.
When not working, Grogg has several animals of her own, and enjoys rock collecting.
To contact Grogg, or to learn more about her business interests, please email her at crfequineservices@gmail.com, or call 970-620-0471.
Nathan Hardin is the Aviation Technology Program Director at Colorado Northwestern Community College. Originally from Oklahoma, Hardin has grown up in northwest Colorado, beginning his college education at CNCC.
After living around the United States, Hardin combined his mutual passions for aviation and education with a role at CNCC, running the institution’s aviation program. An interest in civic service led to his appointment to the Rangely Area Chamber-of-Commerce Board-of-Directors, with Hardin noting an interested in helping improve the Rangely community.
Hardin and his wife have two sons and two dogs. Aviation also plays into his hobbies, with an interest in flying RC airplanes. He can be reached via email at Nathan.Hardin@cncc.edu, or by cell phone at (360) 914-2923.
Born and raised in Rangely, Lisa graduated from Rangely High School and received an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Mesa State College in Grand Junction, Colorado. She and her husband, a Rangely native as well, have two daughters.
After graduating from college, Lisa moved back to Rangely and started working for Colorado Well Service, which later became Key Energy Services where she held various accounting positions, eventually becoming the Business Manager and Treasurer. In 2006 she came to the Town of Rangely as the Treasurer and became the Town Clerk in 2012. Her background includes all phases of accounting, payroll and Human Resources.
Lisa's service to the Town of Rangely did not start with her employment. She has served on the Rangely School Board, Rangely School Foundation Board, Rangely Hurricane, Rangely Soccer Association and is currently serving as an advisor to the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce and Treasurer for the Rio Blanco School's Federal Credit Union.
"I have always found wonderful aspects and opportunities in Rangely. The people in this community are always inspiring me to do better."