Dan is passionate about conserving and restoring Colorado’s natural resources, while ensuring equitable access to the benefits of nature. Firmly believing in the power of working across fence lines (real or perceived), he seeks to connect community leaders and support collaborative stewardship across the state. Before joining GOCO, Dan served as the Grassroots Coordinator for Colorado Trout Unlimited, where he worked with diverse stakeholders to support watershed planning, maintain working lands, and enhance recreational opportunities.

Dan graduated from the University of Colorado in 2011 with a B.A. in Political Science and a Certificate in Western Studies from the Center of the American West. He is also a proud Colorado Water Leaders Program graduate through Water Education Colorado.

Dan currently lives in Buena Vista, CO, where he is an active member of the Chaffee County Search and Rescue-North Team. You can usually find him exploring the mountains, fishing, skiing, rafting, or hiking with his wife Jennie, daughter Wren, and their rambunctious chocolate lab Tarpon.