Jonathan Godes will become the I-70 Coalition’s executive director effective April 10, replacing Margaret Bowes who has served as the nonprofit’s executive director since 2015 and as program coordinator from 2007-2015. A former Mayor and current Councilman of Glenwood Springs, Jonathan is well-versed in the issues and challenges facing the I-70 mountain corridor. Through his role as a Glenwood Springs elected official, Mr. Godes has participated with the I-70 Coalition as well as with the Intermountain Transportation Planning Region for several years. He has served six years on the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) board and is the Past President of the Colorado Association of Ski Towns (CAST). He also comes to the I-70 Coalition with extensive nonprofit experience as the former executive director of the Early Childhood Network and the Boys and Girls Club of Craig.
“We are very excited to have Mr. Godes joining the coalition in this leadership role and we look forward to the coalition continuing to be a positive force in bringing improvements to this critical transportation corridor. We also must sincerely thank Ms. Bowes for all the great work she has accomplished for the Coalition, with many new projects, services, and impactful legislation that the coalition has been integral to moving forward during her tenure,” stated I-70 Coalition Board Chair Ryan Hyland.
The I-70 Coalition is a non-profit organization representing 29 local governments and businesses along Colorado’s I-70 mountain corridor. Since 2004, the I-70 Coalition has served as an important voice in the transportation arena, effectively advocating for the advancement of local and regional transportation issues impacting the I-70 mountain corridor and surrounding communities.