For a man who has contributed so significantly to Adams State University, Tim Walters is not one to toot his own horn. Walters, a native of Pueblo, Colorado just up the road, bleeds green through and through. His academic and athletic career lasted from 1968-1973, but that would not be the end of his time associated with the University or the San Luis Valley he has called home since. Walters was a defensive end for the Adams State College Indians and a business administration major. When you morph the two together, sports and business, you get a notorious lifetime contributor to the athletic department.
 
Walters entered the real estate industry right out of college. He then built a successful career with his appraisal business, Walters & Associates, LTD which is based out of Alamosa, and is now quasi-retired. He enjoys the outdoors, he loves his country, and he loves his Alma Mater. Walters began his post-collegiate run with Adams State as part of the Tomahawk Club, which is now known as the Grizzly Club, where supporters of Adams State athletics can give monetary donations to support athletics on campus. In 1998 he joined the board of trustees at a pivotal time in the evolution of Adams state University as we know it now.
 
The controversial topic of changing the school's mascot from the Indians to the Grizzlies was at the forefront of issues when Walters joined the board. He helped ease the transition to reshape and evolve the school's identity as we know it today, while still honoring those who wore Indian green.
 
The next glaring topic during Walters' tenure on the board was improving and renovating facilities on campus. "I've always believed that if you're not moving forward, you're falling behind" Walters said. At that point, the facilities on the Adams State campus we're severely lacking, and in need of improvement in order to compete with other schools in the state and in the conference. One of the main things related to this renovation, was the improvement of Rex Field. The school needed new dorms, but also needed a massive stadium overhaul, and Walters was part of the small group who came up with the now, revolutionary idea to morph the dorms into the stadium.
 
The Tim Walters weight room serves the over 600 student-athletes that attend Adams State University. In a way, this represents how he has served generations of Adams State Indians and Grizzlies who have worn the notorious forest green as he once did. His name will now be included in the 2019 Adams State Athletic Hall of Fame induction, as he will receive a special contribution award. "It just makes you feel like, okay, I did something good for the institution and people recognize that. I hope I'm still available for people in the athletic department, the faculty, and people in the education department, where if they need something, they can always ask me."

Walters will receive the award on Friday, September 27^th from the Adams State Athletics Hall of Fame induction. Tickets are on sale now.