Dr. John Thimmig of Brighton made his mark on Colorado agriculture as a veterinarian. Thimmig was committed to healing the animals in his care. His nurturing, however, did not stop at the farm gate. Dr. Thimmig has been a long-time community leader, serving as president of the Fulton Ditch Company, District 27J School Board and as a board member for Brighton Federal Savings and Loan. Dr. Thimmig's influence has reached far beyond the community of Brighton. He served on the State Board of Agriculture for eight years, six of them as president. Thimmig also served eight years as the Colorado State University Foundation president and as president of the Colorado Veterinary Medical Association.