William J. Hybl
William Hybl was three years old in 1945 when his father moved the family from Newton, IA, to Pueblo, CO. Growing up in Pueblo, Hybl graduated from Pueblo’s Central High School and headed to Colorado College. While at Colorado College, Hybl was captain of his intramural football team and president of his fraternity, Sigma Chi.
After graduating from the University of Colorado Law School in 1967, Hybl served two years in the U.S. Army. In 1969, Hybl returned to Colorado to become a deputy and then assistant district attorney in Colorado Springs.
Stressing growth management issues, reform for Colorado’s educational tax structure, and drafting a new juvenile code, Hybl was elected as a Republican to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1972. Less than a year later, he resigned from the legislature to serve as vice president of the Broadmoor Hotel and vice president and executive director for the hotel’s parent company, El Pomar.
While serving as a special counsel to President Ronald Reagan in 1981, Hybl helped to secure a $10 million grant to the United States Olympic Committee. Following his work with President Reagan, Hybl served two terms as the United States Olympic Committee president. Hybl led the United States Team in four Olympic Games: Albertville, France, and Barcelona, Spain, in 1992. Nagano, Japan in 1998, and Sydney, Australia in 2000.
Hybl has served on several community and international boards and has received numerous awards and accolades for his dedication to the community. A few highlights include Representative to the United Nations General Assembly in 2001, Air Force Academy Foundation Board of Directors, Junior Achievement National Board of Directors, Colorado College Sports Hall of Fame inductee in 2002, and American Institute of Public Service Jefferson Award in 1991.
After graduating from the University of Colorado Law School in 1967, Hybl served two years in the U.S. Army. In 1969, Hybl returned to Colorado to become a deputy and then assistant district attorney in Colorado Springs.
Stressing growth management issues, reform for Colorado’s educational tax structure, and drafting a new juvenile code, Hybl was elected as a Republican to the Colorado House of Representatives in 1972. Less than a year later, he resigned from the legislature to serve as vice president of the Broadmoor Hotel and vice president and executive director for the hotel’s parent company, El Pomar.
While serving as a special counsel to President Ronald Reagan in 1981, Hybl helped to secure a $10 million grant to the United States Olympic Committee. Following his work with President Reagan, Hybl served two terms as the United States Olympic Committee president. Hybl led the United States Team in four Olympic Games: Albertville, France, and Barcelona, Spain, in 1992. Nagano, Japan in 1998, and Sydney, Australia in 2000.
Hybl has served on several community and international boards and has received numerous awards and accolades for his dedication to the community. A few highlights include Representative to the United Nations General Assembly in 2001, Air Force Academy Foundation Board of Directors, Junior Achievement National Board of Directors, Colorado College Sports Hall of Fame inductee in 2002, and American Institute of Public Service Jefferson Award in 1991.