News
Volunteering in Colorado 5/16/2022:
Coloradoans who want to support wildfire recovery efforts and refugee resettlement operations should visit www.coloradoresponds.org.
Organization Update 4/11/2022:
At the last CPRN meeting, we announced that after two and a half years as Managing Director of the Colorado Preparedness and Response Network (CPRN), I will be transitioning out of this role, effective April 15th. I am making this career shift with gratitude, having spent this time working with so many incredible people. It’s also rewarding to know that the CPRN is in great hands as we transition, and I’m confident of the success of the CPRN going forward.
With my upcoming transition, it is a great pleasure to announce that Dan Frazen has been selected to fill the Managing Director role of the CPRN. Dan's background in emergency response, his prior role as the City of Greeley Emergency Manager, and his relationships in Colorado will position the organization for continued growth and success. The Board is excited to work with Dan as our new director and confident that the CPRN will be well-positioned under his guidance to thrive in the years to come. In addition to leading the CPRN, Dan will be splitting his time working for The Response Group (TRG). I'm excited for TRG to be a supporting partner of the CPRN. They are integral members of the emergency response community with expertise that can be leveraged from their extensive network.
We thank you all for your continued support and partnership as we welcome Dan into his new role. I've attached updated outlook contact cards for Dan and I.
Farewell Message:
When I started in this role, I had no previous experience leading, let alone founding a nonprofit. Frankly, it was intimidating to take on this role as an outsider from Alaska with no prior relationships in Colorado. In discussing this role with Josh Carlisle with Extraction O&G (now w/Kalnin Ventures), and Kelly Wilson with CTEH, I learned what a phenomenal grassroots working group had already been established with the Front Range Emergency Resources Cooperative (FRERC). There was a clear commitment to safety and improving emergency response, and most importantly, there was a group that wanted to "make a difference" working towards shared goals, to continuously improve and grow in emergency response.
Through guidance and others' experiences and leadership, we were able to found the CPRN while further advancing the mission established by the FRERC working group. I went into this role to not only "make a difference" but also to meet and learn from the network we have created, whom I might otherwise never encountered. I have always enjoyed learning and talking with other experts in their field. This position provided an opportunity to learn from professionals dedicated to serving the public and private sector professionals responsible for safe operations, and I'm forever grateful for this experience and support.
The success of the CPRN is truly thanks to the many stakeholders in Colorado and the network we have built that has contributed to the growth and development to enhance emergency response. I have cherished my time working with the first responder, emergency management, and oil and gas community. I'm most thankful for the support I've received from all of you who have participated in the CPRN. Thank you to the Board of Directors and their unwavering commitment to the CPRN. Kelly Wilson and James Panasiuk with CTEH who reached out to me for this role. As I transition from this particular role in the CPRN, I look forward to being a part of it in other ways as a stakeholder committed to safety and emergency response.
Sincerely,
Tron Clark