Appointments bring extensive experience in outdoor equity and rural representation to Department of Natural Resources commissions
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis made appointments to the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Board of Directors (GOCO) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission that bring agricultural production expertise, represent rural communities, and emphasize the importance of equity and access in outdoor recreation.
“Today I appointed and reappointed Coloradans to the GOCO Board and CPW Commission who bring their strong lived experience and perspectives to these critical commissions. These boards help protect and improve access to Colorado’s iconic outdoors, and I'm confident these Coloradans will help us continue to preserve and enhance the Colorado way of life,” said Governor Polis.
Bobby Massie of Larkspur appointed to the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Board of Directors for a term expiring April 15, 2028
Bobby is an avid fly fisher, outfitter and the co-founder of Wanderland Outdoors, a new Colorado guiding service. Massie had an impressive ten year career in the NFL as an offensive tackle for the Broncos, Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears. Massie is passionate about preserving the outdoors and all Colorado has to offer for generations to come. Massie will serve as a representative of the Fourth Congressional District.
Murphy Robinson of Littleton appointed to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2027
Murphy’s childhood passion for fishing and bird hunting evolved into big game hunting during his time as a police officer in a region with a strong hunting culture. Robinson previously served as the Deputy Mayor and Executive Director of the Department of Public Safety for the City and County of Denver where he oversaw the police, fire and sheriff departments. He has more than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, leadership and administration. Today he owns a portfolio of security technology companies and serves as trustee for the National Western Stock Show. Robinson will serve as a representative of sportspersons.
Tai Jacober of Carbondale appointed to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission or a term expiring July 1, 2028
Jacober is a distinguished rancher and owner of Phoenix Ranching, a thriving cattle operation across multiple counties. Once the largest producer of grass-fed beef in Colorado, Jacober brings a robust background in production agriculture to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission. His ranch also produces organic hay, which supplies his own cattle herd. Tai and his wife also operate an agritourism lodge, where they raise sheep, chickens, and pigs and maintain several greenhouses, and also provide educational agriculture classes for children. Jacober is also an avid lifelong sportsman and outdoor recreator. Jacober will serve as a representative of agriculture producers west of the Continental Divide.
Dallas Laverne May of Lamar reappointed to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2028
May is the current Chair of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. Born and raised in a Colorado farming and ranching family, May began his first herd from a heifer calf given to him on his 13th birthday. He now sells purebred breeding stock across the US and Mexico, and operates an irrigated farm operation raising alfalfa and corn, which is a family operation. May will continue to serve as a representative of agricultural producers.
James Jay Tutchton of Hasty, Colorado reappointed to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2028
Tutchton is the Preserve Manager for the Southern Plains Land Trust (SPLT) based in Bent County, Colorado, Jay manages SPLT’s reintroduced bison herd and works to improve its 60,000-acre network of protected lands for the benefit of all native wildlife species. As a lawyer, Tutchton spent 27 years litigating. Jay will continue to serve as a representative of a non-profit organization that promotes conservation and recognizes non-consumptive wildlife use.
“Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to welcome our newest Parks and Wildlife Commissioners Murphy Robinson and Tai Jacober, and welcome back Jay Tutchton and Dallas May, current PWC Chair,” said CPW Director Jeff Davis. “We look forward to working together to further our mission of perpetuating the wildlife resources of the state, providing a quality state parks system and providing enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreations opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado natural resources.”
“I would also like to thank our outgoing commissioners for their dedication to representing their particular interests, the Commission as whole, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s mission. This is a volunteer position, and I appreciate your hard work and willingness to go above and beyond in your commitment to this role. I look forward to working with our new and current commissioners to further Colorado Parks and Wildlife's mission for current and future generations,” continued Director Davis.
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