Karen Sheaffer, Eagle County Treasurer, has more than 25 years experience in the Treasurer’s Office. She has been a Certified County Treasurer since 1999 and was a two-time recipient of the Outstanding Treasurer of the Year Award from the Colorado County Treasurers’ Association. As Treasurer, Karen is responsible for billing, collecting and distributing a tax roll of $206 million, as well as performing cash flow and banking services for Eagle County.
In addition, Karen serves as the Eagle County Public Trustee. In the State of Colorado, each county has a Public Trustee whose primary function is to serve as a neutral third party in the processing of foreclosures and releases of deeds of trust.
The Eagle County Treasurer’s Office has received seven national awards from NACO (National Association of County Officials) recognizing both customer service and improved office procedures. Karen earned the prestigious Eagle Award from the International Association of Clerks, Recorders, Election Officials & Treasurers (IACREOT) for collection procedures used to collect delinquent personal and mobile home taxes.
Karen serves on several professional organizations. She currently serves as the Secretary for IACREOT and was Treasurer of the organization for the previous seven years. She is past President of the Colorado County Treasurers’ Association. For nine years, she has served as Secretary and Board member for COLOTRUST, the largest pool fund investment in the State of Colorado.
Karen has been a Colorado resident for 30 years and resides in Gypsum with her husband, Jim. Her two sons are also Colorado residents.
View the Treasurer's Office 2011 Activity Report
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