Sue Anschutz-Rodgers

Ms. Anschutz-Rodgers serves as president, executive director and trustee of the Anschutz Family Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and communities. She grew up in Kansas, with a ranching background that had been in her family for generations. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas. She owns and operates Crystal River Ranch, which is a prominent cattle and hay ranch. Ms. Anschutz-Rodgers also has dedicated a good portion of her life to charitable work with nonprofit boards. She has received many awards, including one which she is particularly proud of - the Citizen of the West award (an annual award given to individuals who embody the spirit and determination of the western pioneer, and who are committed to perpetuating the West’s agricultural heritage and ideals.) Not only was Ms. Anschutz-Rodgers the first woman to win the Citizen of the West award, she was also the first woman to be appointed to the nine-member executive committee of the National Western Stock Show where she currently serves as 1st Vice President. Ms. Anschutz-Rodgers has served or is currently serving on the boards of the Boy Scouts of America- Denver Area Council, Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust, Crow Canyon Archeological Center, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Police Foundation, Jane Goodall Institute, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy of Kenya, and the National Stroke Association. Ms. Anschutz-Rodgers is interested in wildlife habitat and animal welfare, land preservation and international issues. She enjoys the outdoors, reading, travel and spending time with her three daughters and nine grandchildren.