Our Team
Ryan Banbury, Membership Manager
With over a decade of experience in customer success, account management, and program development, Ryan has a proven track record of building strong client relationships and facilitating seamless communication between stakeholders. His career spans multiple industries, including Technology, SaaS, and the Outdoor Industry.
Ryan excels in managing high-value accounts, developing customer success programs, and crafting strategic solutions tailored to client needs. In his previous role at Fluid Truck, he served as the North American FVIP Accounts Manager, acting as the primary liaison between company executives and investors.
Throughout his career, Ryan has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of clients’ unique challenges and has effectively addressed them through customized solutions, training programs, and cross-functional collaboration.
Outside of work, Ryan is an avid outdoorsman, spending his free time fly fishing, camping, hiking, and rafting.
Jake Bergen, Project Manager
Jake moved to Denver in the summer of 2023 from North Carolina after completing his Bachelor’s at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in Environmental Science and Sustainability. He is a second-year graduate student at University of Denver studying Global Environmental Sustainability and Public Policy. Jake has experience working with his local communities during his time as a Sustainability Peer Educator in Wilmington, NC and as a Graduate Fellow in the Center for Sustainability at DU. When Jake is not working or studying, he enjoys hiking, going to concerts, traveling, and exploring new parts of the city.
Meadow Conrad, Intern
Meadow Conrad is an Intern at Drive Clean Colorado. She is studying Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University with plans to pursue graduate studies in Systems Engineering. Meadow developed an interest in clean mobility solutions growing up in Vancouver, Canada. This passion grew through work with the Energy Institute and the BlueGreen Decisions Lab at CSU, where she contributed to research on electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure. Outside of work and school, Meadow enjoys growing plants, creating digital art, and snowboarding and skateboarding. Meadow is looking to contribute to the DCC mission, bringing global views and creative skills to help connect communities with clean transportation solutions.
Brian Ellis, Accelerate Intern
Brian is a recent graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington; and has landed in Denver, working as the Events Intern for Drive Clean Colorado. Brian is most excited to engage with Stakeholders and members, while learning the role of each organization. With a bachelor’s degree in International Studies and a focus on Economics, Brian is most passionate about equitable opportunities for communities to prepare for the future. For when Brian is not working, he also looks forwards to exploring Colorado’s beauty, meeting new people, and finding new hobbies!
Mikey Guanipa, Project Manager
Mikey is a thoughtful and strategic professional working at the intersection of urban mobility, sustainability, and public engagement. With a strong foundation in planning, technical integration, and communication, I try to bring clarity and collaboration to complex challenges utilizing my previous transportation engineering skills.
Harrison Killo, Project Manager
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Desiree Moore, Program Manager, Northern Colorado
Desiree is the Community Engagement Coordinator at Drive Clean Colorado. Graduating from Colorado State University with a degree in Wildlife Biology and a minor in Global Environmental Sustainability in December 2022. Her internship with the former Northern Colorado Clean Cities sparked a passion for clean and equitable transportation where she began a career in the industry at NCCC after graduating. Now at Drive Clean Colorado, she leverages her knowledge and enthusiasm to champion clean and equitable transportation solutions throughout Colorado. Desiree is excited to join the DCC team to collaborate with communities and bridge the gap between them and clean transportation solutions.
AJ Samora, Program Manager
A.J. joined the Drive Clean Colorado team in August of 2023 as the Southeast Regional Project Coordinator. As a native of Pueblo, Colorado, AJ has been engaged with the community for several years through his customer and public relations work with the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce for such events as the Colorado State Fair, the Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival and the National Street Rod Association Car Show, while also attending Colorado State University Pueblo.
In addition, AJ worked to promote new Chamber business members to the Pueblo and surrounding communities through networking events such as Business After-Hours, Business During Lunch, and grand openings. He also has previous involvements in State Organizations as an expert IT and Media. His knowledge of social media and media marketing and his strong community relationships in the area are an asset in promoting a better understanding of the value of EVs and other forms of clean transportation in the region. AJ looks forward to his work with Drive Clean Colorado, with the goal of increasing awareness of clean transportation and EVs in the Southern Region of Colorado.
Bonnie Trowbridge, Executive Director
Bonnie Trowbridge is an executive leader with more than two decades of experience guiding organizations through growth, strategy and complex transportation and infrastructure work. As Executive Director of Drive Clean Colorado, she built the organization from zero funding and one part-time staff member into a more than 2 million dollar enterprise with a 16 person team, delivering statewide programs through strong financial management and collaborative partnerships. Her career includes senior roles in technology, communications, development and organizational strategy across both national nonprofits and industry, where she has led multi-million-dollar budgets, large teams and high-impact initiatives. Bonnie is known for turning ambitious ideas into operational reality, strengthening internal systems and building durable relationships across sectors.
Steve Trowbridge, Fleets and Infrastructure Advisor
Steve Trowbridge, DCC’s Fleets and Infrastructure Advisor, functions as a utility player for the team. With decades of experience in almost every facet of the transportation industry, Steve brings insight and perspective about clean fuels and advanced technology. He spent over 15 years with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), starting as a snowplow driver and retiring as an eminent domain appraiser, testifying in courts as an expert witness. While there, he also held positions that provided experience in the construction and planning of transportation infrastructure throughout the state. Steve holds a Class A Driver’s License with endorsements for Tankers and Double/Triple Trailers and has experience operating a wide variety of light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles. He also has experience maintaining and repairing them. Additionally, Steve was an integral part of a team representing the testing and development of hybrid trucks and buses. As such, he consulted and coordinated with both engineers and mechanics of a truck upfitter. He also helped develop maintenance plans and performed fleet analysis and training for advanced energy fleets. As Steve’s transportation career evolved, he became more aware of the industry impact on the air quality in Colorado and he developed a passion for finding solutions for cleaner air. Steve graduated Cum Laude from Regis University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. In his free time, Steve can be found searching for unusual specimens for his rock collection, playing his guitar and writing songs, and working on his garden.
Jenna Wyatt, Program Manager
Jenna is the Project Coordinator for the Denver Metro area at Drive Clean Colorado and came on to the team in August 2023. After completing her bachelor’s degree in 2019 and an internship with the City of Aspen, Jenna moved home to Denver to complete a Master of Environmental Management and Policy at the University of Denver. There, she assisted the Center for Sustainability, the Center for Community Engagement to advance Scholarship & Learning (CCESL), and the Metro Denver Nature Alliance.
She is delighted to join the DCC Team, where her passion for clean and equitable transit can thrive. In her free time, she can be found enjoying James A. Bible Park, searching for the ‘best’ coffee in Denver, and researching the history of Denver.
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