In June of 2009, Don was named Chief Operating Officer for Colorado. In that position he assists the Governor in the management of State agencies. He is also the Chair of the Colorado Recovery Accountability Board, established in March of 2009, with responsibilities for oversight of spending in Colorado under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Don was named Director of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade in March of 2007. In this position, he oversaw a wide range of economic development activities, including domestic and international business development, small business programs, as well as the Colorado Tourism Office and the Colorado Economic Development Commission.

Don retired in 2004 as President of Kroenke Sports Enterprises. In that capacity, he oversaw all business activities of the Company which include The Pepsi Center, The Denver Nuggets and The Colorado Avalanche as well as several other professional sports teams and entertainment facilities. Prior to his time at Kroenke, Don worked at Time Warner for thirty-two years, retiring as an Executive Vice President of Time Inc.  Other positions included publisher of People Magazine and President of Sports Illustrated.

Don serves on the Boards of The Children’s Hospital, Middlebury College, and The Gates Family Foundation.










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