Assessor
The Weld County Assessor is an elected officer of the county. The Assessor serves a four-year term and is elected in the county general election by the voters; if re-elected, a person can serve in the role of County Assessor for up to three consecutive four-year terms. The constitutional duty of the County Assessor is to evaluate all property in the county for property tax purposes.
To learn more about the County Assessor, visit the Assessor's webpage.
Jason Marini
Term: 2026
Email: jmarini@weld.gov
Phone: (970) 400-3650
Jason Marini has called northern Colorado home for nearly 30 years and has lived in Weld County for the past 15. Jason attended Wabash College as an undergrad and finished his education at Colorado State University where he received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering.
While working on his education, Jason’s career began in banking and his interest in real estate led him to become a licensed appraiser in 2000. He eventually founded Marini Appraisal Services, joined the Weld County Assessor’s office in 2018 as Chief Deputy Assessor and was appointed to the Assessor role in 2026.
As a Certified General Appraiser Jason has extensive experience in property appraisal including agricultural, residential, multi-family, commercial, industrial, oil and gas, and pipeline property. He is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officers, Colorado Association of Tax Appraisers, and the Rocky Mountain Appraiser’s Association. Currently, Jason is serving as co-chair of the Colorado Assessor’s Association Oil and Gas committee.
Jason believes in giving back. He has served on school safety committees, coached youth athletics, mentored Lego Robotics teams, and supported local sports programs.
Family is important to Jason. He enjoys family dinners with his wife and four children, board games, logic puzzles, cheering on his kids at sporting events, and catching a good college football game with friends and neighbors.
Historical List of Weld County Assessors
Weld County Assessors Past and Present
YEAR(S) ASSESSOR'S NAME
1861 ?
1862 ?
1863-1864 D. J. Hopkins
1864-1865 Chas M. Thomas
1865 Jay Thomas
1865-1866 Peter Winne
1866-1867 J. H. Pinkerton
1867-1868 Chas M. Thomas
1868-1869 John Elliott
1869-1870 Daniel Scott
1870 Seth Ward
1870-1871 Lewis M. Stone
1871 E. D. Quiqley
1871 Jonas Higley
1872-1873 Holland Scott
1873-1874 John Eacker
1874-1875 Calvin Kelsey
1875-1879 W. J. Kram
1879-1885 James Torrens
1885-1887 James Sutherland
1887 James Torrens
1887-1889 A. I. Wilson
1889-1893 Thos C. Williams
1893-1895 Wm. A. Hotchkiss
1895-1899 Wm. P. Wasley
1899-1900 Everett H. Stevens
1900-1908 J. C. Wylie
1908-1912 A. R. Fischer
1912-1916 Abram L. Mumper
1916-1922 Robert E. Hanna
1922-1932 Homer Bedford
1932-1947 Chas M. Whiteside
1947-1953 Homer M. Bruce
1953-1959 W. T. Kennedy
1959-1967 H. H. Hansen
1967-1971 George E. Barber
1971-1985 H. H. Hansen
1985-1990 Richard W. Keirnes
1990-1998 Warren L. Lasell
1998-2007 Stanley F. Sessions
2007-2018 Christopher M. Woodruff
2019-2026 Brenda Dones
2026-present Jason Marini