CAMPAIGN NEWS

As momentum builds around Tyrene Cook’s campaign for Park County Commissioner, one of the strongest forces behind the scenes is her brother and Campaign Manager, Damien Blackwell. Damien was raised in a religious household in Gypsum, Colorado, after being adopted into the Proffitt family—a home built on faith, discipline, compassion, and strong community values. This foundation continues to shape Damien’s character, leadership style, and lifelong commitment to service. Damien

I am a proud wife and mother, and my family is the heart of everything I do. My husband, Brian, is the Hartsel Fire Chief, and we have lived in Hartsel, Colorado, since 2018 with our youngest son, Maxwell. Max graduated from Buena Vista High School in 2025 and immediately began his career in wildland firefighting with Platte Canyon Fire. Our oldest daughter, Ashley, lives in Kansas, where she is growing her photography career while also attending college for Neuroscience. Our