David Dragoo
David Dragoo | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 9, 1985 (age 39) Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Education | Georgia Institute of Technology (BS) |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2012-present |
| Spouse | Heidi Dragoo (m. 2013) |
| Children | 1 |
David Dragoo (born October 9, 1985) is an American entrepreneur and businessman. Dragoo earned a degree with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009, where he also participated in NCAA Division I athletics as an Academic All-American in golf.[1]
Career
[edit]Dragoo is the founder of Mayfly, a Colorado-based company[2] and Certified B® Corporation.[3] Mayfly specializes in manufacturing premium fly fishing equipment, including brands Abel®, Ross Reels®, Airflo®, Renzetti®, and Dyna-King®.
The company is financial contributor[4] to fishing habitat and stream restoration, working closely with the Colorado chapter of Trout Unlimited.[5]
In 2015, Mayfly relocated to Montrose, Colorado where it exists today.[6][7]
In 2017, Dragoo initiated the Colorado Outdoors project, a 164-acre mixed-use development[8] in Montrose designed to attract businesses, many focused on outdoor recreation.[9][10] The project integrates residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, with a specific emphasis on river conservation,[11] sustainability[12] and community development.[13]
The large project[14] is also part of the Montrose Urban Renewal Authority (MURA).[15] Businesses in the project include manufacturing Shelter Distilling[16] and Secret Creek,[17] as well as a Fairfield by Marriott hotel.
The development is located along the Uncompahgre River, which underwent significant restoration[18] as part of the project and later became a CPW designated Colorado Quality Waters.[19] The improvements received a nearly $800,000 donation from Dragoo[20] and the City of Montrose received a $2M Great Outdoors Colorado grant[21] for a new trail system[22] along the river within the project.
Economic Development
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Dragoo's work in Colorado has been recognized for its contribution to Montrose's economic growth and diversification.[23][24]
In 2019, he was appointed to the Colorado Economic Development Commission, where he works with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to promote economic opportunities across the state.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "David Dragoo". Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Media, Backbone (2019-09-20). "Mayfly Outdoors Recognized as One of Colorado's Most Community-Minded Companies". Outdoor Sportswire. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Mayfly Outdoors - Certified B Corporation - B Lab Global". bcorporation.net. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Staff, Fly Fisherman (2023-07-20). "Ross Reels Makes Significant Donation to Colorado Trout Unlimited". Fly Fisherman. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ "2022 CTU Awards". Colorado Trout Unlimited. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2024-12-01.
- ^ Jarvis, Gus (2014-10-08). "Incentives Approved With Hopes Secure Reel Manufacturer’s Relocation to Montrose". Telluride Daily Planet. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Sam.Klomhaus@gjsentinel.com, SAM KLOMHAUS (2022-06-04). "How Mayfly Outdoors grew and thrived in Montrose". The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Mayfly Outdoors breaks ground on historic Colorado Outdoors project". Montrose EDC. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Blevins, Jason (2019-01-30). "Montrose wants a piece of Colorado's $62.5 billion outdoor recreation economy with new 150-acre business campus". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Tubbs, Justin (2023-04-26). "Dragoo, Colorado Outdoors curating community in recruiting to campus - Montrose Business Times". montrosebusinesstimes.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Construction to Begin on Uncompahgre River Improvement Project". www.cityofmontrose.org. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Lending, Greenworks. "Greenworks Lending Partners With Mayfly Outdoors on Clean Energy Building". PR Newswire. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Kiser, Andrew (2019-09-22). "Mayfly commitment to Montrose honored with recent award". Montrose Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "MURA: Moving Montrose Forward". cityofmontrose.org. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Montrose Urban Renewal Authority | Montrose, CO - Official Website". www.cityofmontrose.org. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Why a California distillery is making a big bet on a small Western Slope town". The Denver Post. 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "'Secret Creek' to Host Ribbon Cutting on New Facility - Woodall's Campground Magazine". 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Construction to Begin on Uncompahgre River Improvement Project". cityofmontrose.org. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Heidelberg, Katharhynn (2024-06-14). "Uncompahgre River lands on new Colorado Quality Waters list for fishing". Montrose Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Mayfly Outdoors Donates 1.5 Mile Riverfront Property to Montrose (CO) Community | Outdoor Wire". www.theoutdoorwire.com. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Lindberg, Matt (2017-10-27). "Forging ahead". Montrose Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "GOCO Connect Initiative Trail Project | Montrose, CO - Official Website". www.cityofmontrose.org. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Lindberg, Matt (2018-01-11). "Gov to praise Montrose". Montrose Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Kiser, Andrew (2019-01-27). "Dragoo named a top influencer under 40 in Colorado". Montrose Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-10-18.