Recreational Services
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 Business Administration with Marketing emphasis – Fort Lewis College 2005 American Mountain Guides Association Certified Rock Guide 2011 American Mountain Guides Association Certified Alpine Guide 2015
Activities Skiing untraced powder from a hut. Climbing long “fun” routes 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 Quote “There is never a never and never an always and always will always get you in trouble.” – Josh Kling
Colt Fetters Coordinator, Outdoor Pursuits 970-247-7293 Email Colt
Education B.A. in Construction Management, Washington State University M.A. in Administration of Higher Education, Auburn University
Activities Riding bikes, skiing, climbing, paddling, and taking photos of it all.
Favorite Food Baked goods
Favorite Pastime Sketching, Outdoor naps, and Netflix
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
Interests and Hobbies I am a fan of all sports and large TVs that broadcast those sports. I am still in pursuit of the perfect couch or recliner to sit in while watching the large TV broadcasting sports. Since moving to the Southwest I am learning to like sushi, although I think we called it “bait” back in Iowa. I enjoy spending time with my dogs even though they shed everywhere. I do own a truck that is currently not running, so don’t ask me to help you move. My wife and I also seem to adopt pets and people when then need a home for a few days (or months).
Favorite Quote What the freakin' heck! - Brett Davis
Favorite Food Anything that I don’t cook or clean 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 Green Chile
Favorite Pastime Sleeping
Colton Thompson Assistant Coordinator 970-247-7575 Email Colton
Education B.A. in Recreational Management, Utah State University Graduate Certificate in Sports Management, Winona State University
Activities Playing & watching sports, being outdoors, spending time with family, watching Seinfeld, snacking on anything around and buying and selling cars and trucks.
Favorite Food Steak
Favorite Quote "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."
Maddie Allen
Sr. Intern, Fitness 970-247-7575 Email Maddie
Education Exercise Science-Specialist graduating Spring 2020
Activities Lifting at the SLC, working at the SLC and hiking and fishing with my dog Costa
Favorite Food Chicken Tenders
Favorite Quote
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." - Arnold Schwarzenegger
Patrick Callahan Sr. Intern, Outdoor Pursuits Email Patrick
Education Adventure Education Major and Business Administration Minor graduating Spring 2020
Activities I love skiing, rafting, playing with puppies, and traveling.
Favorite Food Sushi and more specifically Hamachi...not California rolls
Favorite Quote "Knowing what must be done does away with fear." Rosa Parks
Craig Watson - Custodian
Activities Volunteering at the Wolf Sanctuary and the American Red Cross.
Favorite Food Sushi
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.