Perry grew up skiing, climbing, biking and backpacking Colorado. Many winters were spent volunteering for the National Ski Patrol and ski/snowboard instructing at Snowmass and in Tahoe at Kirkwood. Perry has familiarity with local government having worked in numerous counties from 2002 to 2016. In 2016 he joined the State Government with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. In June of 2018, he joined with the Department of Local Affairs as the Search and Rescue Program Manager transitioning with the program in 2023 to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.  Perry has a Masters of Business Administration and a Masters in Accounting.  Additionally, he holds a Wilderness First Aid certification as well as certifications in search management, swiftwater rescue, ice rescue, avalanche rescue and snowmobile safety. 

Sheriff Jaime FitzSimons leads the Summit County Sheriff’s Office with 35 years of experience. As Sheriff, he directs the work of 130 dedicated law enforcement and civilian employees in their duties to serve the residents and visitors of Summit County, Colorado. FitzSimons began his career with the Los Angeles Police Department in 1990, before joining the Sheriff’s Office in 2006. During his tenure at Sheriff’s Office, FitzSimons served as Patrol Deputy, Detective and Operations Division Commander. FitzSimons was elected Summit County Sheriff in 2016. 

FitzSimons has spent his career building and maintaining partnerships and collaborative relationships with numerous local agencies and organizations, as well as state and federal agencies. Fitzsimons proudly sits on several local and state boards, commissions and committees that focuses on local issues facing the community. 

Lives in Routt County, serves as elected District Attorney for the 14th Judicial District (Grand, Routt, Moffat counties).

Member of Routt County SAR since 2019, currently general team member, team leader and incident commander.  Board member 2021-2025, three years as VP/Training Coordinator.

Former full time professional ski patroller, current part time, Wilderness EMT-I certification.

Brent grew up in Colorado, and has been hiking, camping and backpacking his whole life. A chance encounter with a Ranger on his 8th birthday at Yellowstone National Park turned into a career as a state law enforcement officer with CPW now nearing its 23rd year. Brent is presently CPW's statewide Emergency Management Coordinator, is an avid trail-runner and Leave No Trace Master Educator.

I spend my free time with my wife and two children and a variety of hiking partners. My passion is mountaineering.  

Sheriff Scherar the current Sheriff of Routt County with more than 30 years of knowledge and experience in the county specific to Backcountry Search and Rescue policies, procedures and activities. Sheriff Scherar has maintained a Wilderness EMT certification for over 14 years. His passion for backcountry recreation and experience as an outfitter fuels a deeper understanding and respect for search and rescue. 

Trish Zornio is a research and writing consultant who lives in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. She participates in all the usual Rocky Mountain activities, including skiing, mountain biking, climbing, hiking, rafting, camping and more. Trish was appointed to Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Backcountry Search and Rescue Council in 2023. She hopes to bring her data-centric approach to the council in an effort to best support local responders and increase backcountry access and safety.