Dan Gibbs

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Dan Gibbs
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Colorado Executive Director of Natural Resources
Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

6

Prior offices
Colorado House of Representatives District 56

Colorado State Senate District 16

Compensation

Base salary

$207,900

Elections and appointments
Appointed

January 9, 2019

Education

Bachelor's

Western State College

Dan Gibbs is the Colorado Executive Director of Natural Resources. Gibbs assumed office in 2019. Gibbs' current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Gov. Jared Polis (D) appointed Gibbs to the Colorado Executive Director of Natural Resources on January 9, 2019. The Colorado State Senate approved Gibbs' nomination on February 5, 2019.[1][2]

Gibbs is a former Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing District 16 from 2007 to 2011. He also served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 2006 to 2007.

Biography

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Gibbs graduated from Western State College. His professional experience includes working as manager of the White Water Rafting Company, staff for United States Representative Mark Udall, certified type II wildland firefighter for the Timber Industry, ski coach at a local high school, and director of the Western Slope Office of United States Congressman Mark Udall.

Political career

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Gibbs' political career includes the following offices:

Elections

2010

See also: Colorado State Senate elections, 2010

Gibbs was eligible but did not seek re-election in 2010.

2008

On November 4, 2008, Gibbs was elected to the 16th District Seat in the Colorado State Senate, defeating opponent Don Ytterberg (R).[3]

Gibbs raised $122,690 for his campaign, while Ytterberg raised $63,509.[4]

Colorado State Senate, District 16 (2008)
Candidates Votes
Green check mark transparent.png Dan Gibbs (D) 45,248
Don Ytterberg (R) 31,407

Campaign finance summary

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State legislative tenure

Gibbs' sponsored legislation includes:

  • SB 10-191 - Quality Instruction Through Educator Effectiveness [5]

Committee assignments

See also

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Footnotes

Political offices
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Colorado Executive Director of Natural Resources
2019-Present
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Colorado State Senate District 16
2007-2011
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Colorado House of Representatives District 56
2006-2007
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