Back from Big Sky Country for Blue Sky Opportunity

William Mutch, a well-known fixture in the lobbying corps at the state legislature over the years, has returned to the Colorado Gold Dome as the new Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy for the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs. Most recently Mutch had been managing the gubernatorial campaign of Ken Miller, a Republican running for governor in Mutch’s home state of Montana.

We’re not surprised to see Mutch back in the hometown arena. Afterall, he has more than fifteen years of government relations and political experience, including government relations work with the Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Denver as well as with the Colorado Association of Home Builders.

Mutch’s career has ranged from handling legislative issues for former Colorado Senate President John Andrews, managing press and communications for former Colorado Congressman Bob Schaffer, as well as campaign and district director responsibilities for former Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo.

He also served as the executive director for the pro-business association Colorado Concern for three years, before moving into finance and working in public finance investment banking for Piper Jaffray, and also held a financial position with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

Mutch holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Montana, and a Master’s in Public Administration from the School of Business and Public Management at the George Washington University.

“We are extremely excited to have William joining our team. His background and experience will, without question, elevate the HBA’s already effective regulatory, political, and policy section,” said Renee Zentz, Chief Executive Officer of the Housing and Building Association of Colorado Springs. “The extensive search to find the right person has been well worth the journey. We have found an enthusiastic and effective advocate for our members whose primary mission is to provide the dream of home ownership in the Colorado Springs community!”