Born and raised in western Colorado, Gabriel is a fourth-generation Coloradan, avid sportsman, and conservationist.

Otero’s deep connection and appreciation for nature and wildlife were instilled in him from an early age. Growing up farm-to-table, with a family history in the West spanning multiple generations, he developed an appreciation for farming and ranching.  

Passionate about volunteering his time, Gabriel collaborates with public, nonprofit, and private organizations to serve his community. He currently serves on the CPW Commission in one of the sportsperson seats and as a board member for Riverside Educational Center. He also volunteers at Homeward Bound of the Grand Valley and has coached youth sports. Being a father, he's tremendously devoted to children and their future.

Otero is the Director for Equitable Funding Policy for The Wilderness Society. He has a combined 18 years of experience working in the oil and gas energy sector and conservation. He has supported efforts promoting equitable access to nature, national monument designations, land management plans, resource management plans, and oil and gas development.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends in nature.