Conservation ExcellenceAt Grizzly Peak Consulting, we believe in the value of conservation, and we excel in or commitment to managing our natural heritage, championing wildlife, and fostering sustainable practices. Our expertise extends to developing comprehensive corridor management plans for scenic byways, ensuring the responsible stewardship of our precious landscapes.Enhancing Recreation and TourismWe are passionate about enhancing outdoor recreation and tourism experiences in scenic locales. Our services go beyond conservation, empowering communities and organizations to create enriching recreational opportunities that draw visitors and boost local economies.Environmental Education for a Sustainable FutureAt the heart of our mission is environmental education, where we design and implement educational programs that connect people with nature. We help bridge the gap between conservation, recreation, and education, ensuring a more informed and sustainable future for all."

Guide students at Front Range Community College to delve deeply into the intricacies of wildlife law enforcement, wildlife management theory, and the diverse ecosystems of Colorado. Crafted and delivered dynamic curriculum for "Wildlife Law Enforcement," "Introduction to Wildlife Management," and "Colorado Wildlife" courses, infusing passion and real-world relevance into each lesson. Orchestrated immersive field trips to bring textbook learning to life and meticulously assessed student progress to ensure mastery. Earned accolades for consistently exceeding expectations and fostering an engaging, collaborative learning environment that nurtured curiosity and critical thinking.

Provided visionary leadership in overseeing CPW’s multifaceted marketing campaigns and outreach initiatives, encompassing marketing strategy, brand standards, digital and social media marketing, magazine production, brochure design, interpretive displays, and video creation. Led multifaceted programs concurrently to harmonize conflicting demands and achieve predefined objectives with strategic acumen. Partnered with DMOs, marketing agencies, non-profits, and tourism organizations to endorse CPW’s message through engaging campaigns. Regulated $1.5M budget generated from multiple revenue sources and grants while optimizing internal operations to ensure judicious use of budget. Regularly engaged with contractors to close profitable contracts. Developed, led, and coached productive team of leaders by boosting employee morale and teamwork proficiency. Captured partnership opportunities with agency and community members.● Established strategic direction and vision for CPW to refocus marketing efforts from sales toward wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation ● Oversaw creation and release of Colorado Outdoors magazine, Colorado Outdoors Online blog, and CPW’s retail program.● Led planning and execution of Tribal Affairs program● Recruited organization’s first philanthropy manager to supervise CPW’s newly established philanthropic program.● Increased CPW’s presence on social media● Integrated two distinct agencies and five work units to create Marketing Team and Creative Services while developing high-performing team of 11 employees to lead business communication in Colorado and across US.● Championed values of diversity, equity, and inclusion through innovative marketing materials, including production of Spanish language brochures.● Successfully collaborated with GOCO, Colorado Tourism Office, Colorado Library, health collaboratives, diverse NGOs, and community leaders to promote organization’s conservation story.

Established new organizational structure to formalize CPW’s Southwest Region comprising Colorado’s southwest quarter. Accounted for comprehensive region management and activities of 10 employees. Collaborated with employees to plan, develop, and conduct region-wide volunteer, outreach, capital, educational, and trail programs. Supervised water resources and $1.5M operating budget. Forged productive partnerships with local, state, and federal bodies, tribal governments, school districts, NGOs, and private sector individuals.● Secured appointment as newly established Southwest Region’s first regional manager in 2002.● Negotiated with Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and Southern Ute Tribe on determining tribals’ off-reservation fishing and hunting rights.● Steered and empowered team to deliver outstanding performance and goals-oriented results.● Led the development of CPW’s only wildlife rehabilitation facility including the active management and care of Canada lynx as part of the reintroduction program.● Led efforts on capital construction, land/easement acquisition, habitat management, land use, and wildlife management on numerous species.

• Led, managed and supervised all local functions including: wildlife management, property and habitat management, education programs, public affairs, customer service, law enforcement and private land initiatives.• Responsible for wildlife management, public education and information, land use comments, landowner relations, law enforcement, watchable wildlife, human/wildlife conflicts, wildlife inventories and habitat management within district.• Created and developed the agency's first nature center. Led the management of 20 State Wildlife Areas.• Created local partnerships to better promote conservation