Meet The MileHighGayGuy Bloggers

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.

Wilson was named Out Front Colorado's Editor's Pick for Best Blogger for the 2010 OUTstanding Awards and won Best Blogger in the 2011 OUTstanding Awards. 

Toby Click: Would you believe that Toby Click is known for reinventing the wheel, and was selected as TIME Magazine's PERSON OF THE YEAR in 2006? For entertainment, he pursues undomesticated waterfowl, and factors 11-digit prime numbers in his head.

To see more of Toby's work check out Toby5280.

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.


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. 

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.


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.

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.

Randy Kilbourn: Randy Kilbourn is a native of Battle Creek, Michigan and has lived in Denver for 13 years, with no plan to ever leave this beautiful city.  In the mid-90’s he published a GLBT magazine called “The Gayzette” that covered all of southwestern Michigan and parts of northern Indiana.

Randy has worked most of his career in non-profit administration, and took a couple of years off to drive truck all over the United States.  He has a passion for live theater and good food, and his hobbies also include reading, cooking, good wine, the outdoors and spending time with his dog, Arlo.

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. 




 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.