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 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.

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.

Bonnie is the Executive Director of Drive Clean Colorado where she leads the charge toward achieving breathable air for everyone by accelerating the equitable adoption of clean transportation. Bonnie brings a deep knowledge of the market – from consumer EVs to alternative fuels to heavy-duty manufacturers and fleets, and a comprehensive understanding of the vehicle incentives arena across the U.S. – to her role. She is the co-chair for the Women of EVs Front Range chapter, and is a Board member of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s Transit Enterprise Board. Her past experience includes nonprofit development and fundraising, grant writing and management, and events management, and she spent 11 years in public relations and marketing for Lightning eMotors, manufacturer of electric powertrains for medium- and heavy-duty buses and trucks. Her experience includes program management for CALSTART, a non-profit organization working to commercialize clean and efficient transportation solutions, where she led events such as a California policy summit, industry leader workshops, and utility engagement programs; and she has worked as a development director for nonprofits in Denver and Washington, D.C.

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.