Community Loan Officer- Rural
When did you join CEF? Also give us a little bit of your background.
I joined CEF on July 6, 2026. My background is in economic development, lending, and community impact, with a focus on helping rural communities and small businesses grow and succeed. I'm also a dedicated husband and father. In my spare time,
I'm the founder of a local young professionals group and enjoy working to make the community I call home a better place.
What is it about your personality that aligns you with CEF?
I am a helper by nature. I care deeply about rural communities and enjoy building relationships that create positive change. Living in Canon City, I've seen firsthand the impact CEF has had on local businesses and entrepreneurs in my community.
Knowing that I'd have the opportunity to help create that same impact every day made CEF a natural fit for me.
What is it about Colorado that makes it so incredible?
The outdoors. On any given day, I can be working with communities and small businesses, then fishing, hiking, skiing, or exploring just minutes from home. Colorado also attracts people from all over the world, and that diversity of backgrounds
and experiences makes the state an even more interesting place to live.
If you had a band, what would it be called & why?
The Deep Cuts. I love everything from classic rock to modern rock, and the best songs are usually the ones that never made it onto the radio. The music would be solid, but the hooks and lyrics would be packed with terrible dad jokes
If you could choose one place in Colorado to take people visiting from out of town, where would it be?
It's impossible to pick just one. I'd start with the Royal Gorge Region and the Arkansas Valley, then head west to Ouray, Silverton, Lake City, and Telluride. The Western Slope has a mystique that's hard to describe, but it's one of my favorite
parts of Colorado. The views are so expansive and dramatic that they make you feel small in the best possible way.
If I had a magic wand, I'd...
Ensure every entrepreneur and small business owner has access to the capital and support they need to succeed. Then I'd add 100 extra fly-fishing days to every year, complete with perfect river conditions, no wind, and rising trout.
When you are exploring Colorado, do you go with a tent, camper, couch surf, or a hotel? What is your favorite in-state destination?
We usually stay in an Airbnb so we can recharge after a day of adventure. We're currently building a 4x4 overland camper setup, so more of our travels may be off the beaten path in the future. As for a favorite destination, it's the Western Slope.
Whether it's the San Juans, the Uncompahgre, or a remote forest road, there's always another adventure waiting.
Favorite food & where do you go to find it in Colorado?
San Luis Valley Mexican food. Growing up in Dallas Fort Worth, Tex Mex was on the dinner table at least a few nights a week. The San Luis Valley filled that massive void when I moved to Colorado. If I'm in Denver, it's definitely Havana Street.
The variety and quality of food there is hard to beat.
