Leads a diverse team of over 70 professionals to envision and advance the development of the Denver Zoo’s 120-year-old campus, comprising 100+ buildings on over 80 acres. Consistently drives innovation in strategic planning, new construction, campus sustainability, and safety initiatives. Excels as a spokesperson in personal appearances, presentations, and multi-media interviews. Maintains strong relationships with executive leadership and the Zoo’s Board of Trustees.About Denver Zoo:… Show more Leads a diverse team of over 70 professionals to envision and advance the development of the Denver Zoo’s 120-year-old campus, comprising 100+ buildings on over 80 acres. Consistently drives innovation in strategic planning, new construction, campus sustainability, and safety initiatives. Excels as a spokesperson in personal appearances, presentations, and multi-media interviews. Maintains strong relationships with executive leadership and the Zoo’s Board of Trustees.About Denver Zoo: Denver Zoo brings education alive, providing a unique learning experience that sparks an interest in the natural world for visitors and program participants alike. Home to 4,300 animals representing more than 600 species, the Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), which assures the highest standards of animal care.A leader in green action, Denver Zoo is the greenest zoo in the country and is dedicated to ensuring the safety of the environment in support of all species by attaining the highest environmental standards. Denver Zoo is accredited with both ISO 14001 (environmental) and OHSAS 18001 (health and safety) certifications and is the only zoo or aquarium in the western hemisphere, to achieve the highest international distinction for its environmental, health and safety management systems. Since 1996, Denver Zoo has participated in about 600 animal conservation projects in 62 countries on all seven continents. Show less

Solid reputation for consensus building, negotiation, and diplomacy around difficult topics with multiple layers and diverse constituents. A trusted elected official and appointed leader among peer council members.