A leader in philanthropy, arts management, and cultural policy, Gary is the President and CEO of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation in Denver, CO. He has more than 35 years of experience in such diverse areas as leading a private foundation, directing cultural and creative economy programs for one of America's largest cities, directing the nation's leading organization in the advancement of private sector support of the arts, managing major nonprofit theaters, commercial theater producing, government philanthropy and policy. He has extensive experience writing and speaking about these issues, as well as serving on local and national boards, and grant panels. His personal quote: “It has been a privilege through my work to strive to make communities more creative and vibrant.