JOHN TREFNY
John has been an active Golden resident for over 40 years and has served on the Foundation’s Board in various roles since 2006. He served as the Colorado School of Mines’ 15th President, as well as Vice President for Academic Affairs, Department Head of the Physics Department, and a Professor of Physics. John currently serves as President for the Red Rocks Community College Foundation and on the boards for the Foundation for the Colorado Community College System, the International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology and WorldDenver. In addition, he serves on committees for several local schools and Colorado non-profit organizations.
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Golden Civic Foundation’s “For the Good of Golden” Community Grant Program – Applications Now Open!
The Golden Civic Foundation is now accepting grant applications as part of our 2022 grant funding cycle. It's important to note that we have revised our “For the Good of Golden” Community Grant Program to be a more effective grant maker, a better partner to...
2021 Community Impact Report
With our community’s support, we at the Golden Civic Foundation work with purpose every day as a connector, partner and investor in our community with the objective of maintaining Golden’s unique character and keeping it a great place to work, live and play. In 2021,...