Expertise:
His expertise is in overseeing land management as well as conservation of utilities including minerals, energy and water.
Major Product/SVS:
Developing, Protecting and Enhancing Colorado's Natural Resources
Hobbies/Sports:
Collecting Antiques, Visiting Ghost Towns, History and Preservation
Education Degrees:
Senior Executive Fellowship, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (1985); Master of Science in Mineral Economics, Colorado School of Mines (1977); Bachelor of Science in Mineral Engineering (1975)
Work History:
Natural Resource Advisor, Colorado Governors (1974); Co-Founder, Colorado Office of Energy Conservation (1977); Assistant Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources (1981-1991); Deputy Director, Colorado Department of Natural Resources (1991-2002); Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (1991-2002); Director, Division of Minerals and Geology (2002); Interim State Geologist, Colorado Geological Survey, (2002-2003); Director, Colorado Geological Survey (2002-2003); Trustee, Natural Resource Trustees, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of Colorado; Chairman, Natural Hazards Mitigation Council; Chairman, Governor’s Summitville Advisory Committee; Chairman, Alamosa River Restoration Team; Board Member, Colorado Center for Environmental Management and the Colorado Plateau Forum; Chairman, Restoration Team of the Independence Pass Foundation; Chairman, Recreation Forum; Interim Director, State Soil Conservation Board; Chairman, Cumulative Impacts Task Force for energy Development, Northwest Colorado; Chairman, Colorado Geotechnology, Energy, Environment, Minerals and Materials Organization, Colorado School of Mines; Chairman, Ogallala Aquifer High Plains Study Council; Member, Department of the Interior Royalty Management Advisory Committee; Co-Chairman, Oil Shale Action Committee; State Representative, Bureau of Land Management Regional Coal Teams; Director of Policy and Planning, Office of the Governor
Charity:
Kappa Mu Epsilon; Former President, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Colorado; Former Member, Mother of God Parish; Board Member, Working Together; Trustee, Joan P. Hussey Trust for Blind Children, Chicago; Chairman, The Salvation Army of Metro Denver
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Cattany has taught many courses and seminars on natural resource management, energy, environment, land use and utility economics. He has served as a consultant for the California Energy Commission, the U.S. Bureau of Mines, Stearns-Rogers, Inc. and the Colorado Energy Research Institute. He has participated in the Rocky Mountain Program of the University of Colorado at Denver in 1984 and ARCO scholarship. He has authored and co-authored over 50 publications, speeches, articles, lectures and Congressional Testimony on energy and resource management issues and the Impact of Energy on the Colorado Economy. He was recognized by the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado, the Colorado Mining Association and the Department of Natural Resources. He acted as a liaison between the National Governor’s Association and the White House during the 1979 gasoline crisis.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Overseeing Policy Issues, Water, Land, Wildlife and Recreation Management, Mineral and Energy Development
Awards/Honors:
Outstanding Young Men of America Award (1982); Empire Who’s Who Registry Award (2005); AMAX Technical Writing Award; School of Journalism Award, University of Colorado; Sertoma International Award; Colorado Mining Association Award; Community Civic Award, U.S. Army; St. Barbara Medal, Various Mineral and Energy Organizations, Co