Type Of Business:
Government organization
Expertise:
City management; Water; Natural resources; The environment
Major Product/SVS:
Government relations, facilitation and entitlement work; Public services
Hobbies/Sports:
Golf; Hiking; Driving in the mountains
Education Degrees:
Master of Arts and Science in Environmental Sciences, Concentration in Hydrogeology, Oklahoma State University; Bachelor of Science in Geology, Oklahoma State University
Affiliations Awards:
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada; International City/County Management Association
Charity:
Volunteer, Outdoor Colorado; Western Stock Show Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his strong work ethics, people skills, trustworthiness and creative problem solving abilities.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in the local government profession when Commerce City hired him to direct its long-term parks, trails and open space planning efforts, and implement a complex regional trail project with three other major cities and a nonprofit in the Denver Metro area.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Acre is the former deputy city manager of Commerce City.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Managed various internal and external services, which included acquisition of water resources, championing the city’s sustainability efforts, finance and budgeting, relationship facilitation with various agencies and public including development of the Prairie Gateway project (formerly a portion of the Rocky Mountain Aresenal), use of Natural Resource Damage Assessments funds for the NE Greenway Corridor, oil and gas/hydraulic fracturing citizen concerns, and numerous other projects enhancing the image of Commerce City, as well as assisting the city manager where needed
Education Certifications:
Pursuing Certified Public Management Certification, School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado, Denver; Registered Professional Geologist
Awards/Honors:
Executive Energy Leadership Program, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy; Recognition as a Northeast Metro Win-Win Coalition Member, Denver Regional Council of Governments
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Acre hopes to experience continued growth in his field. He would like to one day become city manager.