Jeff

Jeff Odell brings decades of service-oriented leadership to his role as Treasurer of Mountains to Mountains. Before retiring, he served as the Operations Chief for the City of Greeley Fire Department, where from 2007 onward he led emergency response efforts with a calm, experienced hand. A graduate of the University of Northern Colorado with a master’s degree in Earth Sciences, Jeff has long understood the delicate interconnectedness of our natural environment and the people who call it home.

Raised in the suburbs of Milwaukee and Chicago, Jeff followed his heart west in 1975, trading city life for Colorado’s high country. What began as a ski bum adventure evolved into a lifelong commitment to the mountains and the communities that thrive in them. As a firefighter, Jeff built a career on helping others in crisis—always focused on stopping the harm and protecting life. That same ethos now drives his work with Mountains to Mountains.

A devoted grandfather to nine, Jeff is passionate about passing on a deep reverence for the Earth and its living systems. His commitment to healing — whether through medical aid, mental health care, spiritual connection, or environmental stewardship — reflects a belief that mountain communities across the globe deserve to be cared for and uplifted