Graduates
Pat Davison
A runner-up for National Newspaper Photographer of the Year in 1999, winner of the Knight Fellowship to Ohio University to study the Masters Program in Visual Communication, Pat Davison was part of a team who won the Pulitzer Prize for for photographic coverage in 2000. He also produced a photo essay about his mother’s struggle with Alzheimer’s. Read more: Pat Davison
Read MoreIan Downing
“Skiing is my favorite thing to do and being able to make a career in the industry is a dream come true. Colorado Mountain College was a driving force in making my dream of shop ownership a reality. The program gave me the confidence to make a career in the ski industry. The best asset the program gave me was how to analyze the whole picture.”
Ian Downing opened his own shop, SlopeStyle Ski and Ride, in Montpelier, VT. He recently worked to develop an internet-based version of his shop, giving the company a nationwide reach to help the store stay financially viable, even in low snow seasons. Read more: Ian Downing
Read MoreSarah Naef
“Going to college was not something I was ever really expecting to do, and because of the way this program was set up I was able to do it. I got a college degree, which is something I never thought I would do with three kids.” Sarah Naef graduate from the Culinary Arts program in 2010. After working as a student and then a mentor at the Cannes film festival in France, she was hired as a permanent staff member.
Read MoreCrissi and Barb Boe
“Having the opportunity to go to CMC has been amazing because it allows me to be where I want to live. My experience in the applied engineering program has been awesome.”
Crissi Boe and her mother Barb Boe are challenging gender assumptions, pursing AA degrees in Applied Engineering at CMC in Rifle. Both earned a 4.0 GPA and have been on the President’s List for several semesters. Read more: Crissi and Barb Boe
Read MoreGabe Rogel
“After completing the professional photography program at Colorado Mountain College, I have enormous understanding of both the technical and business aspects of photography. The program has also definitely fine-tuned my eyes as a photographer.”
Gabe Rogel, outdoor adventure photographer and filmmaker, rogelmedia.com Read more: Gabe Rogel
Read MoreMarty Carrigan
“CMC was the best decision for my career in the winter sports business. I reference it as the start of my career, and have been fortunate to have been able to stay in Steamboat since relocating here to attend CMC.”
Marty Carrigan is the owner of Global Sales Guys, a full-service sales and marketing management agency. In his more than 25 years spent working in the winter, outdoor, and action sports businesses, he has represented and introduced many high profile brands, served as Vice President of Operations and Sales at Palmer Snowboards, and acted as consultant to CBS sports at two Winter Olympic games. He currently serves on the board of directors for Snowsports Industries America. Read more: Marty Carrigan
Read More