Mike Bouchard is the Executive Director of Denver’s Office of the National Western Center, a $1 billion redevelopment transforming the historic stock show campus into a global hub for education, tourism, and agribusiness. Mike is a seasoned public-sector leader with expertise in infrastructure, landscape architecture, and transit, shaping mixed-use developments, strategic plans, and public-private partnerships. A champion of sustainability, equity and placemaking, he unites government, the private-sector, and residents around a shared vision – driving smart growth while preserving community values through collaboration and innovation. Mike’s passion is shaping cities that honor their history while embracing a resilient, people-centered future.