Water Literate Leaders of Northern Colorado
Water Literate Leaders of Northern Colorado
Water is one of the most important and controversial subjects of the 21st century. Water issues are particularly complex, and understanding the nuances is critical for good decision-making. Many who have helped our communities make sound water decisions are nearing retirement age. Northern Colorado needs a new crop of water literate leaders!
The Colorado Water Center is excited to partner with the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado in engaging community leaders in water conversations and solutions for Northern Colorado.
Welcome to the 2023-2024 Water Literate Leaders Cohort!
2023-2024 Cohort
Name | Title & Affiliation while enrolled in the Water Literate Leaders Program | Community |
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Michael Bellus | Market President, Bank of Colorado | Loveland |
Tatum Cochran | General Manager, Horse & Dragon Brewing Company | Fort Collins |
Nick Combs | Communications & Marketing Manager, Fort Collins Utilities | Fort Collins |
Staycie Coons | Intergovernmental Affairs Officer, City of Greeley | Greeley |
Deb DeBoutez | Greeley City Coucilmember, City of Greeley | Greeley |
Mark Driscoll | Retired, formerly Market President, FNBO CO | Fort Collins |
Julie Dubin | Executive Director, Peaks to People Water Fund | Fort Collins |
David Eisenbraun | Senior City Planner, Town of Windsor | Windsor |
Ellen Hilbig | Utilities Director, Town of Johnstown | Johnstown |
Lauren Hillmer | Stormwater Quality Administrator, City of Greeley | Greeley |
Jessica Humphries | Administrative Services Director, Town of Windsor | Windsor |
Julie Jensen | CEO, Greeley Area Realtor Association | Greeley |
David Katz | Senior Broker, Waypoint Real Estate | Fort Collins |
Wesley LaVanchy | Town Administrator, Town of Eaton | Eaton |
Jason Maxey | Director, Oil & Gas Energy Dept, Weld County | Greeley |
Laura Quattrini | Executive Director, Big Thompson Watershed Coalition | Loveland |
Denis Symes | Associate Board Director, Fort Collins-Loveland Water District | Fort Collins |
Ethnie Treick | President, Whitewood Limited Partnership | Fort Collins |
Nicholas Wharton | Town Manager, Town of Severance | Severance |
Jennifer Woods | Planning Director, Town of Hudson | Hudson |
Dates for 2023-24 sessions
- September 13, 2023
- October 11, 2023
- November 15, 2023
- December 13, 2023
- January 10, 2024
- February 14, 2024
- March 20, 2024
- April 10, 2024
- May 8, 2024
- Graduation ceremony, May 22, 2024
Thank you to our past program sponsors!
City of Evans
City of Fort Collins
City of Greeley
City of Loveland
City of Thornton
Town of Windsor
North Weld County Water District