Legislators Hall of Fame
Each year at their Fall Membership Meeting Pro 15 will induct into their Hall of Fame former legislators that they feel have been outstanding in their work, support and advocacy for the Northeastern part of the State of Colorado. Potential inductees are nominated by the membership and decided on by the Board of Directors of Pro 15.
2019 Inductees
Jon Becker
John Kefalas
Kathleen Conti
Michael Coffman
2018 Inductees
2017 Inductees
2016 Inductees
2015 Inductees
2008 Inductees
Tom Norton
Thomas E. “Tom” Norton Charged with the enormous task of building and maintaining a safe, efficient and practical transportation system, Tom Norton was appointed by Colorado Governor Bill Owens in…
Andrew Romanoff
Andrew Romanoff Representative Andrew Romanoff was the Speaker of the House and is the first Democrat to hold that post since 1975. He is serving his fourth term for House…
2007 Inductees
Roland Dean “Bud” Moellenberg
Roland Dean "Bud" Moellenberg was born in Yuma County on the eastern plains of Colorado and grew up on a farm near Kirk, Co. After graduating from CSU, he married…
John Hamlin
John Hamlin, from Fort Morgan, served 14 years (1972-1986) as a Colorado legislator. In 1986 while serving as House Majority Leader, he was selected as Legislator of the Year. In…
2006 Inductees
William Bledsoe
Bill Bledsoe was born on July 27, 1919, in Cheyenne County, Colorado at the present Bledsoe Ranch headquarters. He graduated from Colorado State University in 1942 with a Bachelor's Degree…
Robert “Bob” Eisenach
Bob’s list of achievement start with serving as the president of Colorado Future Farmers of America upon graduating from Fort Morgan High School to serving on the Fort Morgan board…
Mark Hillman
A native of Burlington on Colorado’s eastern plains, Mark Hillman was appointed acting State Treasurer by Governor Owens in June 2005 and served in that capacity through March 2006, when…
Hank Brown
University Of Colorado Hank Brown was named the 21st President of the University of Colorado in April, 2005. Since then the university has seen enrollment rebound to an all time…
Dr. Richard Bond
Dr. Bond was educated in the public schools of his native state of West Virginia, graduating from Salem (WV) College and West Virginia University, and receiving his Ph.D. in zoology…
Don Ament
DON AMENT Commissioner of Agriculture Colorado Department of Agriculture Don Ament was appointed Commissioner of Agriculture January 12, 1999, by Governor Bill Owens. Don served twelve years in the Colorado…
Diane Hoppe
Representative Diane Hoppe is a native of Sterling, Colorado, completing her fourth term in the Colorado House of Representatives. Representative Hoppe is the Minority Whip and serves on the House…
Carl “Bev” Bledsoe
Carl Bledsoe is currently a rancher, lobbyist and agricultural specialist. Born in 1923 in Aroya, Colorado he married Alice Elizabeth Cotellessa. They have three boys, 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Carl…
Bob Schaffer
Bob is vice-president for business development at Aspect Energy, Inc., of Denver, Colorado where he is involved in a variety of energy, mining and education projects. He is president of…