Josh is a lifelong Coloradan with a longstanding commitment to land conservation, public access, and strategic grantmaking. He rejoined Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) in 2019, bringing a deep understanding of the organization’s mission and culture. A two-time University of Colorado graduate, Josh holds a B.A. in Political Science and a Juris Doctorate.

His professional background includes leadership roles across the conservation sector, including as programs director at Palmer Land Trust (2007–2011), open space program manager at GOCO (2011–2015), and grants & acquisitions manager at Arapahoe County Open Space (2015–2019). Josh has extensive experience managing funding partnerships, shaping policy, and overseeing complex real estate and conservation easement transactions.