Doug Ewing Director of Recreational Services 970-247-7325 Email Doug
Education B.S. in Psychology, Drake University M.S. in Education, Drake University
Activities Golfing, hiking, snow skiing and traveling
Favorite Food Hot Wings
Favorite Quote "To talk without thinking is to shoot without aiming." English Proverb
Brett Davis Assistant Director, Outdoor Pursuits 970-247-7037 Email Brett
Education B.A. in Economics, University of Chicago M.S. in Sport Management, University Massachusetts
Activities Avid climber, paddler, cyclist and participate in virtually any other outdoor sport which requires a helmet. Also enjoy international travel having been fortunate to travel and explore our amazing planet—from the scenic vistas of Patagonia to the wilds of Asia and everywhere in between.
Favorite Snack “Crucial Crunch” (a.k.a GORP)
Josh Kling Coordinator, Outdoor Pursuits 970-247-7061 Email Josh
Education:
Activities: Skiing untracked powder from a hut. Climbing in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Traveling around the western United States with my wife, two kids, dog, and cat in our 1991 Airstream van.
Favorite Food: Chicago style deep dish pizza. Chicago style hotdogs. Chicago style anything…..
Favorite Pastime: Drinking coffee
Favorite Quote: A knot not neat need not be knotted so knot your knots neat. BUT if you can’t knot a knot knot a lot. – Leo LLyod
Kate Macklin Coordinator, Outdoor Pursuits 970-247-6394 Email Kate
Activities: I love backpacking long-distance trails, biking with a lot of confidence and limited skill, baking, Nordic skiing, amateur quilting, and exploring local public lands with my dog and partner.
Favorite Food: A big loaf of bread with a big wedge of cheese
Favorite Pastime: Cooking overly complicated recipes with mixed success and making a huge mess in my kitchen, then hopefully eating something delicious.
Brandon DenHartog Assistant Director, Intramural, Club Sports & Facilities 970-247-7096 Email Brandon
Education B.A. in Leisure Services & Recreational Programming, University of Northern Iowa M.A. in Adult Education, Drake University
Activities I love living life in the outdoors. Fly fishing, hunting, snowboarding, mountain biking, golf, backpacking, rafting, you name it! Once it is time to be inside, give me a good action adventure or sci-fi movie and my surround sound, and I am just as happy.
Favorite Quote What the freakin' heck! - Brett Davis
Favorite Food Chips, salsa, and guacamole. Sign me up!
Jake Epps Assistant Director, Facilities & Fitness 970-382-6946 Email Jake
Education B.A. in General Studies, Northern Arizona University M.A. in Physical Education, Supervision Management Curriculum, Northern Arizona University
Activities Avid weight lifter, fisherman, skier and enjoy everything in the outdoors. My wife Cathy and I also like boating and camping as well as traveling to new places.
Favorite Food New Mexico Green Chile or is it New Mexico Red Chile
Favorite Pastime Bass Fishing
Corbyn Gilbert Assistant Coordinator, Intramural & Club Sports 970-247-7575 Email Corbyn
Education B.S. in Exercise Sport Science and Sport Management, Texas Tech University
Activities Officiating football and basketball, live music, live sports, fishing, bow hunting, snow skiing
Favorite Food Fried Chicken and BBQ
Favorite Quote “Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.” – John Wooden
Joviana Romero Sr. Intern, Fitness & Wellness 970-247-7575 Email Joviana
Zach Arredondo Sr. Intern, Outdoor Pursuits 970-247-7293 Email Zach
Education B.A. In Adventure Education (May 2023)
Favorite Activities I love to snowboard, backpack, and play disc golf with friends
Favorite Food Sushi
Favorite Quote "I go to the mountains to lose my mind and find my soul" - John Muir
Craig Watson - Custodian
Activities Volunteering at the Wolf Sanctuary and the American Red Cross.
Favorite Pastime Time with my grandkids.
Favorite Quote “It’s impossible” said pride. “It’s risky” said experience. “It’s pointless” said reason. “Give it a try” said the heart.