Gunnison Valley Audio Journal

CFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte on September 13, 2022:

As an award-winning developer and place maker, Jeff Hermanson has directed transformative projects for more than four decades. He’s best known as a principal partner in the restoration of Denver Union Station and the 27-year owner and steward of Larimer Square, where he created an iconic cultural institution, and at one point, the highest density of chef-driven restaurants in the country. Jeff’s ongoing collaborations with chefs and the founding of Good Food 100, a rating system for sustainable restaurants, earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Colorado Restaurant Association in 2019, when he was inducted into the Colorado Food Service Hall of Fame. Jeff is currently a partner at Urban Villages, the Denver-based real estate development firm that recently broke ground on Populus, a Jeanne Gang-designed lifestyle

CFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte on September 13, 2022:

Dr. Jeni Blacklock is a recognized leader in engineering education and has mentored over a thousand engineering undergraduate and graduate students. Jeni has been an innovator in engineering education, bringing in over $2.5M of funding for engineering education initiatives over the past 5 years. Jeni is an advocate and strong believer of industry collaborations and real-world projects for students, supporting community initiatives as well as student experiences. The notion that alone we can do so little; together we can do so much (Helen

CFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live at the Center for the Arts in Crested Butte on September 13, 2022:

Chris Cappy is a change management expert, educator, entrepreneur, executive coach, and curator of learning experiences that develop high performing teams. His value proposition is focused on innovation in service of delivering better, faster execution results, driving requisite change and building new capabilities. Having founded three successful consulting businesses, Chris and his teams have over three decades of work experiences with over 50 companies in over 40 countries including a decade of leading significant large-scale change

CFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on September 6, 2022:

Matt Aronson is a sociologist and professor who directs Western Colorado University’s newest graduate program, the Master of Behavioral Science (MBS) in Rural Community Health. One of his habits is noting how communities pursue durable social changes, especially structural ones meant to boost people’s mental and physical well-being. Part of his perspective in community conversations is to emphasize the links between economic policy (e.g., housing and income supports) and human health. Matt also has an interest in social contradictions, including the one about how our human need for individual-level

CFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on September 6, 2022:

With a Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from UC-San Diego, Ian has been the Executive Director of RMBL since 2000, building a scientific institution serving field scientists and students. He has been active in local politics, currently serving as Mayor of Crested Butte and on Gunnison County Metropolitan Recreation District. He previously chaired Gunnison County’s Planning Commission for almost 4 years and has been active with the schools, serving on CB’s accountability committee and taking a leading role in the mill levy override. He is senior editor of the book Ecology of Place (Chicago University Press) and led a national strategic planning effort funded by the National Science Foundation for field stations and marine laboratories.

CFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on September 6, 2022.

Delaney is a seasoned entrepreneur and change agent. She successfully owned, operated, and exited her first company and has since been dedicated to fostering ingrained cultural values for innovation and entrepreneurship. Until recently, she served as Executive Director of Startup Colorado, an organization dedicated to rural entrepreneurs’ resources, networks, and success. An iterative professional, who likes complex puzzles, she has recently returned to the private sector as Managing Director of Pando Telecom. Delaney is a systems thinker and creative problem-solver who enjoys catalyzing culture within teams

CFGV debut of TICtalks, recorded live in the Black Box Theatre at the Gunnison Arts Center on September 6, 2022:

Drew Brookhart is the Executive Director of Gunnison County Library District. As a librarian, Drew is focused on furthering individual discovery and lifelong learning by championing intellectual freedom and a democracy of culture. Drew has a personal and professional interest in developing systems that improve the accessibility of library collections through technical architecture. Throughout his career he has maintained a focus on helping communities create physical spaces that serve as educational and cultural anchors. Most recently Drew has helped the Gunnison County community create a new public library.

This episode features Gunnison Valley authors David Rothman, John Steele, George Sibley, Joshua Melnick, Betty Light (as read by Brooke Moran) and haiku master Rob Lipowitz.

Many of the works you will hear were originally published in the Crested Butte Magazine or the Gunnison Valley Journal.  When possible, the original author is the reader.  After you listen to this podcast, pick up a copy of these magazines and READ!

Theme music is by Lizzy Plotkin and Lizzy Plotkin and Natalie Spears.  Support artists in the Gunnison Valley by pre-ordering their forthcoming album at LizzyAndNatalie.com.

This episode features Gunnison Valley authors Marcie Telander, Dave Pinkerton, George Sibley, Luke Danielson (as read by Marketa Zubkova), Mallory Mikeska (as read by Hayden Moran), Guthrie Moore (as read by Brooke Moran), and haiku master Rob Lipowitz.

Many of the works you will hear were originally published in the Crested Butte Magazine or the Gunnison Valley Journal.  When possible, the original author is the reader.  After you listen to this podcast, pick up a copy of these magazines and READ!

Theme music is by Lizzy Plotkin and Lizzy Plotkin and Natalie Spears.  Support artists in the Gunnison Valley by pre-ordering their forthcoming album at LizzyAndNatalie.com.

Many of the works you will hear were originally published in the Crested Butte Magazine or the Gunnison Valley Journal.  When possible, the original author is the reader.