Officers
President, Brad Dodson
Brad is an avid fly fisher who believes that without ongoing conservation our resources will not exist for future generations. He has served on the board of several non-profits, including one providing for veterans. He has been a retreat coordinator for Reel Recovery events and proudly teaches literature and leads a Student Council within Denver Public Schools at Whittier ECE-8. Married for 27 years and the father of one son, when not volunteering and teaching, Brad travels to fly fish, snow ski, hike, and camp.
Vice President, Jim Wright
Jim grew up in Denver and attended West Denver TU events as a child. He has been a commercial fly tier. He attended Orvis Endorsed Guide School in 2003 and is currently a fly fishing guide. He brings a great amount of positive energy to the Chapter.
Treasurer, Matt Rivera
Married to Denise; attended Regis College. Besides fishing, Matt enjoys shooting sporting clays, handgun shooting, bird hunting (especially waterfowl) and playing golf. His favorite fishing spots are Rocky Mountain National Park and all over the Carbondale area.
Secretary, TBD
Coming soon!
Conservation Director, Ashley Giles
Ashley is a Colorado native and daughter of a gold prospector (aka geologist), so she grew up exploring the watersheds of Colorado. She is a self-proclaimed “Champion of Rivers,” which lends itself to a lifelong love of fly fishing. In college Ashley studied limnology, conservation biology, and ecological restoration, and she works as an environmental scientist on wetland and river restoration projects. With WDTU, Ashley is involved in collaborative Clear Creek watershed projects, including the Integrated Water Management Plan. She is an average runner, avid gardener, closet floral designer, and dreams of being a goat farmer.
Past President, Dan Pass
Dan is a tireless worker for the Chapter and as been a generous donor as well. He led the resurgence of this year’s Fly Tying Clinic, as well as organizing some “on the water” events. He is a guide, real estate broker, and hotel and fly shop owner. He defines the term “avid angler.”
President Emeritus, Ed Calmus
Ed grew up in Pittsburgh and moved to Colorado after graduating from the University of Dayton with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He later received an MBA degree from the University of Wyoming. Married to Jody, two daughters. Retired from University of Denver, where he directed Business Services. Ed’s passion is preserving the fly fishing experience.
Other Directors
| Chapter Counsel | Bruce Ducker |
| Communications | Brayton Maine, Ed Calmus |
| Conservation | Ashley Giles |
| Education | Paul Bunker |
| Fly Tyers Night Out | Fred Portillo |
| Fly Tying Clinic 2026 | Jim Wright |
| Integrated Water Management Plan | Ashley Giles |
| Meeting Programs | Paul Bunker |
| Member Services | Mark Shulman |
| Membership Database Manager | Ed Calmus |
| Partnerships & Grants | John Semich |
| Raffles | Ed Calmus |
| River Watch | Ian Keller |
| Webmaster | Ed Calmus |