Profiles in Service - Aug. 22, 2016
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Lew Gaiter III
Chair, Information Technology Standing Committee
Commissioner
Larimer County, Colo.
Number of years active in NACo: 6 years
Years in public service: 7 years
Occupation: Computer software and networking research and development, and commissioner of District 1 of Larimer County, Colo.
Education: Some college
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: Raise a large family
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: King David, Apostle Paul and President George W. Bush
A dream I have is to: Ride cross country on a Goldwing motorcycle with my wife or drive in a BMW Z-4.
You’d be surprised to learn that I: Delivered eight of my nine children at home.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Followed a 16-year-old skiing off of a cliff.
I’m most proud of: My wife and kids.
Every morning I read: My Bible more often than anything else.
My favorite meal is: Smothered, beef and cheese stuffed, chile rellenos.
My pet peeve is: People who think they know what I believe — without asking me first.
My motto is: “Learn all sides of an issue before you make up your mind.”
The last book I read was: I’m working on 21 Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell.
My favorite movie is: Knight and Day with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz.
My favorite music is: Smooth jazz.
My favorite U.S. president is: Abraham Lincoln.
My county is a NACo member because: We value the advocacy for counties and appreciate the educational opportunities.
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