What a year it was in 2020, the year for which Troy Sibelius is being honored with the John Garvey Person of the Year Award for his invaluable contributions to ALCC and its members. This award recognizes someone who goes the extra mile to serve others. Sibelius provided consistent guidance regarding insurance implications as we entered the pandemic.

He wrote some articles related to COVID-19 challenges that ALCC shared on its resource page, and he made himself available to answer questions and help ALCC and members figure out how to safely navigate business while keeping employees and our communities safe. His commitment to service was also recognized in 2009 when he received ALCC’s Stan Brown Award for distinguished service as an associate member.

Though we know Sibelius for his knowledge and expertise in the insurance industry, he studied environmental design at the University of Colorado, Boulder and obtained a degree in landscape architecture from Colorado State University. Since 1995 he has been an active member of the American Society of Landscape Architects and was selected as a Fellow in 2010. He has been an ALCC member since 1998.

Since 1995 he has also been an active member of Professional Independent Insurance Agents of Colorado, which honored him with Person of the Year this year. Sibelius pioneered a nationwide insurance program targeting landscape architects. He has continued to elevate his knowledge and credentials in the insurance industry with a focus on education, and applied the same passion for education to ALCC. He served as the founding board member chair of the ALCC Education Foundation in 2007.

Sibelius was born and raised in Denver. His family owns a ranch in Kremmling, where they
spend many weekends enjoying outdoor activities.