Education
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University of Colorado, M.B.A., 1988
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Regis University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1986
Awards and Honors
- 2006 Volunteer of the Year, YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
- “Top Eight Outstanding People in Denver,” Denver Business Journal
“Top 40 People Under 40 Years of Age in Denver,” Denver Business Journal “Top 25 Most Powerful People in Denver,” Denver’s Mile-High Magazine Outstanding Professional of August 2007, Italian American Business Association (IABA) of greater Denver
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Michael Dino represents corporate clients who interact extensively with government. He focuses on procurement and business development activities, network and relationship building, and crisis management. Mr. Dino also works with public sector clients, including local governments and transportation agencies, on issues involving federal appropriations, transportation planning and funding, public safety, and resource planning and development.
As a former senior aide to Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, Mr. Dino managed intergovernmental and political affairs, as well as transportation policy issues. While working for the mayor he served as:
- Executive Director of Denver’s 1997 Summit of the Eight (G-7) Task Force where he planned and managed Summit activities and a $4 million budget.
- Advisor to Mayor Wellington E. Webb on the completion of Denver International Airport, which has operated successfully since 1995.
- An instrumental leader in the redevelopment of Lowry Air Force Base, which is a national model for military base-closures and re-use planning and development.
- A key player in developing the Metro Mayors’ Caucus – a consortium of Denver-area mayors working together for greater community cooperation.
Mr. Dino is also a political campaign expert, having been a top executive or advisor in local, state, and national campaigns. In 2003, he was the campaign chair for Denver’s mayor, John Hickenlooper. In 2006, he was a campaign advisor to Colorado governor Bill Ritter and Congressman Ed Perlmutter.
In addition to public policy interests, Mr. Dino is active in international affairs through the German Marshall Fund. In 2005, he was one of 50 people from the United States and Europe selected by Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) to participate in an intercontinental policy discussion.
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow, German Marshall Fund of the United States (2001)
YMCA of Metro Denver – Past Chair
Colorado Non-Profit Loan Fund – Board Member
Denver Fire Department Foundation – Board Member
University of Colorado, Assistive Technology Advisory Board – Member
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