Featuring Cecil Gutierrez, Former Mayor of Loveland, CO
Cecil Gutierrez is a man who has served and led his community in many ways. Cecil has been part of the Loveland community of Colorado for many years. For 23 years of those years, he served as band director at Loveland High School. For 10 years he also served on the Loveland City Council, including 8 years as mayor.
Cecil draws from his multicultural background for both his leadership and perspectives on service. His mix of Colorado, Mexican, and Native American cultures is reflected in his work and his impact.
Cecil’s commitment to leadership and to education has been a part of his many years of service. He especially holds in high regard the many teachers who serve the community. –He honors his own teachers, such as a teacher who too him to see concerts by Rafael Mendez, a world renowned Mexican trumpet player. Mendez was a positive Hispanic role model for Gutierrez. And his teacher reinforced Cecil’s by recognizing his own musical talent.
His generous spirit also allows Cecil to recognize the leadership and commitment of others in the community, whether volunteers or others who support causes such as the Food Bank, House of Neighborly Service, KidsPak, etc. He himself has supported many of these causes.
For his years of leadership & service, Cecil Gutierrez received a Humanitarian Award in 2019 from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Colorado Holiday Commission. The Denver-based nonprofit is dedicated to uplifting and magnifying Dr. Martin Luther King, his legacy and his dream that all people should be able to enjoy a life of equality and freedom without threat, fear of retaliation, or hate.
In addition, G.L.O.B.A.L. was pleased to feature Cecil Gutierrez among our community leaders highlighted in our CONVERSATIONS video study series. His insights on race, cultural, and leadership helped guide our conversation on Race and related issues.
Cecil Gutierrez stands as a shining example of someone who is dedicated to his community, able to serve many, and willing to try new approaches to help those in most need in the community.