David Dragoo
Early Life and Education
David Dragoo is an American entrepreneur and businessman. Dragoo earned a degree with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009, where he also participated in NCAA varsity athletics as an Academic All-America in golf.[1]
Career
David Dragoo is the founder of Mayfly, a Colorado-based company[2] and Certified B® Corporation[3]. The company specializes in manufacturing high-end fly fishing equipment, including brands Abel®, Ross Reels®, Airflo®, Renzetti®, and Dyna-King.
In 2015, Mayfly relocated to Montrose, Colorado where it exists today.[4][5]
Colorado Outdoors Project
In 2017, Dragoo initiated the Colorado Outdoors project, a 164-acre mixed-use development[6] in Montrose designed to attract businesses, many focused on outdoor recreation[7][8]. The project integrates residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, with a specific emphasis on sustainability[9] and community development[10].
The large project [11] is also part of the Montrose Urban Renewal Authority (MURA)[12]. Businesses in the project include manufacturing Shelter Distilling[13] and Secret Creek[14].
The development is located along the Uncompahgre River, which underwent significant restoration[15] as part of the project and later became a CPW designated Colorado Quality Waters.[16]
Economic Development
Dragoo's work in Colorado has been recognized for its contribution to Montrose's economic growth and diversification[17][18]. In 2019, he was appointed to the Colorado Economic Development Commission, where he works with the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to promote economic opportunities across the state.
External Links
Sources
- ^ "David Dragoo". Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Media, Backbone (2019-09-20). "Mayfly Outdoors Recognized as One of Colorado's Most Community-Minded Companies". Outdoor Sportswire. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Mayfly Outdoors - Certified B Corporation - B Lab Global". www.bcorporation.net. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Jarvis, Gus (2014-10-08). "Incentives Approved With Hopes Secure Reel Manufacturer’s Relocation to Montrose". Telluride Daily Planet. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Sam.Klomhaus@gjsentinel.com, SAM KLOMHAUS (2022-06-04). "How Mayfly Outdoors grew and thrived in Montrose". The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Mayfly Outdoors breaks ground on historic Colorado Outdoors project". Montrose EDC. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Blevins, Jason (2019-01-30). "Montrose wants a piece of Colorado's $62.5 billion outdoor recreation economy with new 150-acre business campus". The Colorado Sun. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Tubbs, Justin (2023-04-26). "Dragoo, Colorado Outdoors curating community in recruiting to campus - Montrose Business Times". www.montrosebusinesstimes.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ Lending, Greenworks. "Greenworks Lending Partners With Mayfly Outdoors on Clean Energy Building". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ andrewk@montrosepress.com, Andrew Kiser (2019-09-22). "Mayfly commitment to Montrose honored with recent award". Montrose Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "MURA: Moving Montrose Forward". www.cityofmontrose.org. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Montrose Urban Renewal Authority | Montrose, CO - Official Website". www.cityofmontrose.org. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Why a California distillery is making a big bet on a small Western Slope town". The Denver Post. 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "'Secret Creek' to Host Ribbon Cutting on New Facility - Woodall's Campground Magazine". 2022-08-11. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ "Construction to Begin on Uncompahgre River Improvement Project". www.cityofmontrose.org. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ katharhynnh@montrosepress.com, Katharhynn Heidelberg | (2024-06-14). "Uncompahgre River lands on new Colorado Quality Waters list for fishing". Montrose Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ mattL@montrosepress.com, Matt Lindberg (2018-01-11). "Gov to praise Montrose". Montrose Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
- ^ andrewk@montrosepress.com, Andrew Kiser (2019-01-27). "Dragoo named a top influencer under 40 in Colorado". Montrose Daily Press. Retrieved 2024-10-18.