Executive Vice President
Monfort Companies
Owner and Sales Engineer
Frontier Components
Community Volunteer
Executive Management | Experience Events
Retired | Aurora Public Schools
Treasurer
Secretary
Westminster Appointee
Vice President of Information Technology
Source Office and Technology
Founding Director | Wildlife Protection Solutions
Vice Chair
Chair
First Gentleman | State of Colorado
Principal | Adamantine Energy
Nathalie Brochu is the Interim CEO at Butterfly Pavilion. In addition to having served as Treasurer and Chair of the Board, Nathalie Brochu has also propelled Butterfly Pavilion’s growth during her tenure as Chair of the organization’s Science and Conservation Committee.
Chief Operating Officer
Mary Ann joined Butterfly Pavilion in 2002 and has been COO since 2020. She holds a MA in Education and a BS in Environmental Sciences and Entomology.
Vice President of Donor Relations
Janet joined Butterfly Pavilion in 2019. She has over 25 years as a nonprofit leader in some of Denver’s most notable cultural institutions.
Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Guest Experience
Interim CEO
Russ joined Butterfly Pavilion in 2017. He brings extensive experience in marketing and public relations from positions at Vail Resorts, Heavenly Mountain Resort and the Hoffman Agency.
Vice President of Science and Conservation
Dr. Reading joined Butterfly Pavilion in 2016 and has over 30 years of experience in conservation biology. Dr. Reading has a Ph.D. and three master’s degrees from Yale University, and an Honorary Doctorate from the National Education University of Mongolia.
Senior Director of Education and Interpretation
Joined Butterfly Pavilion in 2023; Accomplished Executive and Educational Leader, 30+ years in leading educational programs nationally and internationally, 20+ years organizationally developing transformational programs from application to implementation.
Superintendent | Adams 12 Five Star Schools
President & CEO | Children's Hospital Colorado
City and County Manager | City and County of Broomfield
President and CEO | Ritchey Livestock ID
President and CEO | Babson Farms, Inc.
Chairman | Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
COO & President | McWhinney
Chancellor Emeritus | University of Denver
Visual Artist
Executive Vice President | Colorado Farm Bureau
The City and County of Broomfield has committed $13 million to move Butterfly Pavilion to the Baseline Development. Working in partnership with other scientific and technology organizations and businesses, Butterfly Pavilion will anchor this “Science City” that will connect educational institutions, businesses and students with groundbreaking research, conservation and education.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools and mindSpark Learning are developing a K-12 STEM school where students will work closely with Butterfly Pavilion scientists to explore scientific methodology and face head-on environmental, ecological and biological challenges that will shape the future health of our planet.
McWhinney has donated 3.5 acres for Butterfly Pavilion’s new home and is working to create an unprecedented multi-use development combining science, environmental conservation, education and commercial development within 1,200 acres of pollinator-friendly habitat and programmed development, ushering in a new model for community development and landscapes.
Broomfield Open Space Foundation will host a nature center and onsite programming at the new facility to raise awareness of existing and long-term conservation-based efforts in the City and County of Broomfield.
Children’s Hospital Colorado’s north campus will be located near the new Butterfly Pavilion. They will work to create healthy play, nature therapy and treatment opportunities in partnership with Butterfly Pavilion.
Colorado State University will connect students and national and international scientists with our unique resources to advance global invertebrate conservation.
Association of Zoos & Aquariums is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation. AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums meet the highest standards in animal care and welfare and provide a fun, safe, and educational family experience. Butterfly Pavilion was first AZA-accredited in 2014 and continues the re-accreditation process every 5 years. We have designed every aspect of our new building to align with the best-practices for animal welfare, care and management.
President and CEO
Butterfly Pavilion
Vice President of Development
Butterfly Pavilion
Managing Partner
Urban Frontier
Former Colorado Congressman
U.S. House of Representatives
Owner, Eagle’s Wing Ranch
President and CEO
Ritchey Livestock ID
Owner
Will Murray Company
Retired President and CEO
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