Drew Wilson: Drew Wilson is the original MileHighGayGuy. He has also worked as the Communications and Marketing Manager for The GLBT Community Center of Colorado. Before that, he spent ten years as Editor of Out Front Colorado, Colorado's oldest and largest LGBT print publication.Wilson has worked in radio, co-hosting a gay-themed two-hour weekly news and entertainment program for Clear Channel Communications and as a correspondent for KGNU Community Radio, and on television as a correspondent for 'The Lambda Report' and 'Colorado OutSpoken,' America’s longest running GLBT television news and information source.
A nationally recognized expert on GLBT issues, Wilson has appeared on The CW2, ABC7 News, 'Studio 12' and 'Colorado Inside Out', and has been widely quoted in the media, including in The Denver Post, Westword, and The Associated Press.
He has written for US Weekly, Instinct magazine, Girlfriends magazine, MetroMode, Gay.com, PlanetOut.com, and Alyson Books, and served as the official blogger for Denver PrideFest - one of the Top Ten PrideFest celebrations in the country - for a number of years.
He has written for US Weekly, Instinct magazine, Girlfriends magazine, MetroMode, Gay.com, PlanetOut.com, and Alyson Books, and served as the official blogger for Denver PrideFest - one of the Top Ten PrideFest celebrations in the country - for a number of years.
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Simon O'Mahony: Simon O’Mahony, originally from Dublin, Ireland, graduated with a degree in Business and Marketing. Prior to moving to Denver in 2000, Simon worked for GE Capital Solutions in Dublin as Financial Assistant. After meeting with several local recruiting companies for employment, it was suggested that he should become a recruiter. Ten years later he is still recruiting.
Simon was personally recruited by Sage Hospitality and joined the organization as a Corporate Recruiter in 2006. In 2009, Simon was promoted into the role of Talent Acquisition Manager for Sage Hospitality and Sage Restaurant Group. Simon is responsible for hiring management positions for Sage Hospitality nationwide and for their corporate office in downtown Denver. He is also involved in overall recruiting initiatives including college recruiting programs, diversity initiatives, and employer branding. Simon works with several local and nationwide agencies, colleges, universities, in order to build a network and pipeline of candidates. In 2009 he was the recipient of the Sage Innovation Award as a result of his use of social media networking to enhance the recruiting process.
When he is not recruiting, (Recruiters are always working!) Simon enjoys Colorado’s beautiful outdoors. He also has a passion for photography and while it sounds like a cliché he loves meeting new people (which is why he probably loves recruiting!). Simon is a supporter of several non-profit organizations in Denver.
Simon can be reached at Simon.OMahony@SageHospitality.com.
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Philip Doyle: Philip Doyle has degrees in theatre and the culinary arts. Philip has worked as a director, actor, production manager and designer, chef, and advertising director. He thrives on creativity, and has a deep appreciation for others who celebrate the arts.
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Eric Kehela: California native, Eric Kehela, 29, relocated to Denver, Colorado a
year ago and enjoys being a full time life enthusiast with a zest for
the finer things in life which include positive thinking and manifesting
a wonderful day each day; he is multilingual and holds a BA in Speech
Communications from San Francisco State University and is pursuing an MS in Professional Counseling.
With a passion for writing and performing, Eric uses his honed skills and intuition to guide, communicate and connect with the people around him.
The best advice he can give is, “Grow from light and always find truth within you. Reach for the galaxies, shoot beyond the stars and always aim with your heart.”
You can find Eric on Twitter @EricKehela for daily mantras and positive reinforcement.
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Dan Hanley: Gay and vegan in the 'burbs (Lakewood, CO), Dan Hanley blogs about veganism, equality, compassion, activism, politics, spirituality and the awesome life experiences of The Gay Vegans. The "s" includes his husband, Mike! Check them out at The Gay Vegans Cruelty-Free World on Facebook or @TheGayVegans on Twitter.
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Philip Doyle: Philip Doyle has degrees in theatre and the culinary arts. Philip has worked as a director, actor, production manager and designer, chef, and advertising director. He thrives on creativity, and has a deep appreciation for others who celebrate the arts.
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With a passion for writing and performing, Eric uses his honed skills and intuition to guide, communicate and connect with the people around him.
The best advice he can give is, “Grow from light and always find truth within you. Reach for the galaxies, shoot beyond the stars and always aim with your heart.”
You can find Eric on Twitter @EricKehela for daily mantras and positive reinforcement.
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Dan Hanley: Gay and vegan in the 'burbs (Lakewood, CO), Dan Hanley blogs about veganism, equality, compassion, activism, politics, spirituality and the awesome life experiences of The Gay Vegans. The "s" includes his husband, Mike! Check them out at The Gay Vegans Cruelty-Free World on Facebook or @TheGayVegans on Twitter.
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Thom Seehafer: Thom Seehafer is a personal fitness trainer,
chef and part-owner of Body Solutions Rx, an hcg weight "release"
company located in the Colorado Springs and Denver areas. He is an amateur
bodybuilder with about 12 competitions under his belt as well as an avid
martial artist with training in Shotokan Karate, Kenpo and Wing Chun.Seehafer hopes to supply the readers of MileHighGayGuy.com with training tips and exercises, and healthy cooking ideas and recipes in addition to tips about "what's hot and what's not" in the world of health and fitness.
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Steven Bennett: Raised up going on missions for the Mormon Church Steve now calls Denver home. Blogging at NicetoseeStevieB.com for five years, Steve writes about his mile high hometown, turning forty and returning to college, and being a sci-fi loving, comic book reading, gym going, ex-Mormon.
Hunky sci-fi nerds are cool.
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Dr. Jason Markijohn: Dr. Jason Markijohn, D.C. completed his undergraduate studies at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. In 2000, He completed his graduate studies at Sherman College of Chiropractic and received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in December of that year.
Since graduating, Dr. Jason has completed over 200 hours of continuing education with a focus on human nutrition, muscle strengthening/rehabilitation, and core muscle stabilization. Dr. Jason is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Colorado in October of 2006. He is a diehard fan of the Steelers and Penguins. Outside of the office, you may see Dr. Jason playing ice hockey, running with his Siberian Huskies, at the gym or attending a live music show.
Dr. Jason Markijohn's professional mission is to assist multitudes of people live healthier lives and let people know that a wellness oriented lifestyle can assist you in reaching your optimum health goals. Find out more by visiting www.cherrycreekspine.com.
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Todd Craig: Todd Craig is a freelance writer, teacher, husband, and father to his five year old son, Joshua. He enjoys making ends meet, golfing poorly, and writing about life's experiences from his home in Colorado Springs.
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John Hill: John
Hill is a self-identified chart geek who has a passion for pop music of
all kinds. Along with his chart-watching that began as a boy, he has
also worked in the music industry in both retail and radio capacities,
along with establishing a successful music blog.
John's experience with popular music goes back to his childhood, where he maintained his own charts based off of the Billboard Hot 100. As he progressed through his teens, he wanted to work in radio, and even achieved degrees in Radio/TV and Communications during his undergraduate studies. After graduating, he was drawn to the retail side of music for close to a decade before deciding that he liked having holidays with his family.
While his full-time job is in education, he currently writes a successful music blog titled Pop Music Notes. He is also active on Twitter @popmusicnotes and lives in Denver with his partners in crime James and Bruiser.
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He is the author of Just Add Hormones: An Insider’s Guide to the Transsexual Experience (Beacon Press), a Lambda Literary Award finalist and Rocky Mountain News local bestseller, and Teeny Weenies and Other Short Subjects,
a collection of humorous and heartfelt essays about his life before and
after transition. In addition, his work has appeared in numerous
publications, from anthologies to professional journals.
He is also a media personality who has appeared on local and national radio and television, in local and national print publications, and in five documentary films.
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Eli Zinger: Eli was born and raised in a small town in an ex-Soviet Union country, called Estonia. Growing up was a rollercoaster but Zinger has always been a person with a positive outlook on life, living one day at a time and making the best out of it. He has been a flight attendant for three years and has seen the world and met great people. The job became a lifestyle and now he lives his life 35,000 feet above the ground.
Says Zinger, "I would like to contribute to MileHighGayGuy.com with my positive outlook on life, humor, and my passion, tip, and tricks for traveling. So buckle up and enjoy the flight with me through cloudy weather!"
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Londell Jackson: A Denver native, Londell Jackson has worked for various organizations throughout the Metro area, including Gill Foundation, Denver Employment Alliance, National Endowment for Financial Education, and Center for Work Education and Employment.
Hunky sci-fi nerds are cool.
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Dr. Jason Markijohn: Dr. Jason Markijohn, D.C. completed his undergraduate studies at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. In 2000, He completed his graduate studies at Sherman College of Chiropractic and received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree in December of that year. Since graduating, Dr. Jason has completed over 200 hours of continuing education with a focus on human nutrition, muscle strengthening/rehabilitation, and core muscle stabilization. Dr. Jason is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and moved to Colorado in October of 2006. He is a diehard fan of the Steelers and Penguins. Outside of the office, you may see Dr. Jason playing ice hockey, running with his Siberian Huskies, at the gym or attending a live music show.
Dr. Jason Markijohn's professional mission is to assist multitudes of people live healthier lives and let people know that a wellness oriented lifestyle can assist you in reaching your optimum health goals. Find out more by visiting www.cherrycreekspine.com.
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John's experience with popular music goes back to his childhood, where he maintained his own charts based off of the Billboard Hot 100. As he progressed through his teens, he wanted to work in radio, and even achieved degrees in Radio/TV and Communications during his undergraduate studies. After graduating, he was drawn to the retail side of music for close to a decade before deciding that he liked having holidays with his family.
While his full-time job is in education, he currently writes a successful music blog titled Pop Music Notes. He is also active on Twitter @popmusicnotes and lives in Denver with his partners in crime James and Bruiser.
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Matt Kailey: Matt Kailey is a gay transman and an award-winning author, blogger, teacher, and community leader, as well as a nationally recognized speaker and trainer on transgender issues.
He is also a media personality who has appeared on local and national radio and television, in local and national print publications, and in five documentary films.
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Says Zinger, "I would like to contribute to MileHighGayGuy.com with my positive outlook on life, humor, and my passion, tip, and tricks for traveling. So buckle up and enjoy the flight with me through cloudy weather!"
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Londell currently serves as Director of Education & Programs for Colorado Nonprofit Association. In addition, he is an Affiliate Faculty for Metropolitan State University of Denver, and an Adjunct Instructor for Colorado Community College System - Online. Londell holds a B.S. in Nonprofit Administration from Metro State, a M.Ed. with a specialization of Adult Learning, Training, and Development from Regis, and is currently working toward his doctorate in Adult and Occupational Education at North Dakota State University.
In his spare time, you will find Londell in the kitchen entertaining guests, playing with his Bloodhound and kitties, or enjoying a variety of leisure activities with his husband, John.
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His passion lies in promoting the physical, mental and social benefits of exercise and healthy diet to the community by breaking down the stigmas and barriers often associated with exercise and fitness to make it accessible for everybody regardless of anything. David does not spend all his time at the gym but chooses instead to go out into the world and find fitness opportunities in our everyday surroundings. Constantly learning and engaging with the community to better help realize that we all have potential within and are capable of accomplishing amazing things. David leads a variety of different programs, including group fitness classes, personal training, athletic conditioning programs, educational seminars and workshops.
In his personal endeavors, He is also an active athlete having competed in swimming, taekwondo, triathlon and running events. Highlights of his athletic career include winning 6 medals and setting a meet record at the 2010 Gay Games in swimming. Competing on the National Collegiate level in taekwondo and swimming, training to compete in his first full Ironman, having completed several half Ironmans and finishing his first Marathon. David currently swims with the Denver Squid Swim Team and is training for the 2014 Gay Games as well. He is the owner of Stonewall Fitness, holds a degree in exercise science from Metropolitan State University of Denver and holds several fitness certifications including ACSM Personal Trainer and Group Fitness.
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