Project Description
Francie Jacober has lived in Colorado since 1965 when she first attended the University of Colorado. She has ranched with her family in Archuleta, Costilla, and Pitkin Counties. Francie taught middle school math, science, Spanish, and literature for over 30 years, including 5 years at Aspen Country Day and 22 years at Carbondale Community School. She worked at Colorado Outward Bound School while in college and was the first female instructor at Hurricane Island Outward Bound. In addition she founded and directed Colorado Wilderness Experience, an adventure program for teenagers. She led 25-day courses which included rafting, kayaking, mountaineering, rock climbing, and mountain biking. Francie is the general manager at Fatbelly Burgers in Carbondale. She has four children and nine grandchildren. Her passions are respecting the natural environment, gardening, anything math, river running, and her family.
Francie Jacober’s current term expires January, 2026.