Maggie Hanna is a fourth-generation rancher near Fountain, Colorado, operating her family's cow/calf ranch with a focus on sustainable practices like holistic resource management and rotational grazing. She is the Director of the Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative, leading grassland conservation efforts across the central U.S., southern Canada, and Mexico. Maggie’s expertise provides guidance and a unified voice for watershed associations, promotes effective conservation practices, addresses natural resource challenges, and recognizes conservation efforts by landowners. Her experience bridges practical ranching knowledge with large-scale conservation leadership and policy-level environmental stewardship. She is also involved in rural mental health efforts in Colorado.

Tammy, along with her husband Cody and children, are owners of Edgar Ranches Inc. A seven Generation Colorado Centennial farm and ranch located in Otero County. Their mission is to manage the farm and ranch holistically, building resiliency in their operations by improving the health of the land and the wealth of the business. They are building upon a family legacy in which they will be proud to pass on to future generations. Tammy is an accomplished former secondary school teacher and administrator from Rocky Ford, Colorado, with over 31 years of experience in the Rocky Ford School District. 

Alysen has spent the last two decades working on bringing conservation efforts to various industries throughout the western US. Presently, she and her family are converting their 17-acre property to a small-acreage farm, with the goal of creating a homestead that can be enjoyed by future generations.  Aly believes that change starts at the local level, and her involvement at the High Desert Conservation District has enforced in her that local involvement is crucial for forward progress.

Born and raised on a ranch in Meeker, Colorado, Marc is the owner of the Meeker Fertilizer Company. He was appointed to the White River Conservation District Board in May 2018 and elected President in August 2019. Marc was appointed as Secretary/Treasurer for the North Platte-White-Yampa Watershed Association in September 2019. Marc works closely with surrounding conservation districts, supports local landowners, and promotes the wise use of natural resources. He is integral to the success of the district.

Brian Neufeld is the owner and manager of Neufeld Farms Ltd., a potato and barley farm in the San Luis Valley. He has served as a supervisor on the Center Conservation District since 2002 and is the chairman for the Rio Grande Watershed Conservation and Education Initiative. Brian serves on the Colorado State Conservation Board to ensure that Colorado's Conservation Districts have a viable future.

Margaret Lenz is President of the Yuma County Conservation District (YCCD) and a steadfast champion for working lands, soil health, and community-led conservation. Margaret believes that effective conservation begins with informed, empowered producers and partners.

Margaret brings deep agricultural credibility to her public service. With her husband Mike and their family, she operates Lenz Family Farms near Wray, Colorado: 5,000 acres of irrigated sandhills farmland, 1,200 acres of dryland, and 5,500 acres of prime sandhill rangeland, producing corn, wheat, edible beans, and potatoes. The family also owns and operates Legacy Feeders, LLC, a 2,500-head feedlot. A mother of seven and grandmother of 23, Margaret often mobilizes her family to support district tree sales, events, and outreach

Emmet Jordan and his wife, Carrie, operate Jordan Angus in Weld County. Their seedstock operation focuses on managed grazing and working in sync with nature, balancing the needs of land, plants, animals, people, and communities.

They received the 2021 Bloom Stewardship Award from the Colorado State Land Board.

They have been recognized as:

• West Greeley Conservation District Ranch Conservationist of the Year (2013)

• South Platte Watershed Conservationist of the year (2014)

• Colorado Section of the Society for Range Management (CSSRM) Excellence in Rangeland Management Awardee (2017)

• Colorado Angus Association Promoter of the Year awardee (2009)

Emmett also works in photography, graphic design, and marketing with an emphasis on agriculture.

Owen holds a Bachelor of Science in Forest Management from Penn State University and 18 graduate hours in CIS & Business Administration from Colorado State University. In addition to growing up on a dairy farm, Owen's extensive experience includes planning & implementing agricultural and forestry best management practices for farmers and ranchers, leading environmental and IT services for federal agencies, assisting with wildfire mitigation planning, and managing wildlife and water quality programs. He has also led GIS and remote sensing projects, including developing the "2013-2017 National Insect & Disease Forest Risk Assessment" for the U.S. Forest Service and establishing an agricultural drone program for the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma.

Zak was born and raised in Northern Colorado, experiencing both agricultural and urban life, which gave him intimate knowledge of natural landscape issues. He is committed to protecting natural areas for future generations. Growing up on the Front Range provided insight into the struggles of farms, ranches, and urban green spaces. Zak is passionate about sustainable food sources and protecting the ecological supply chain, a focus reinforced by his studies at CSU School of Global Environmental Sustainability.

Zak and his wife, Sarah, live on Colorado's western slope near Cimarron, where they bought land and started a ranching operation. They raise horses, cattle, and other animals, and produce high-altitude mountain grass hay. They focus on regenerating the landscape through responsible, holistic grazing. Zak enjoys spending time outdoors, whether fixing fence, checking cows, fishing, hunting, or gardening. He believes any time outside is time well spent.