Centennial, Colo. (Feb. 25, 2025) - The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) names Trevor Denney as the division’s new director for the Office of Emergency Management. Denney was the interim director for several months.
“I am pleased to announce Trevor as our new OEM Director. Trevor’s experience spans a range of emergency management activities, from planning and preparedness to response and recovery. He has experience working closely with local, state, tribal and federal agencies, ensuring their needs are met while maintaining integrity and trust in DHSEM,” said DHSEM Division Director Kevin Klein.
Denney has worked for or on behalf of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management since the division was formed in July 2012 during the Waldo Canyon Fire, High Park Fire and the aftermath.
He started his career as a paramedic before making the transition to emergency management in 2008 as the emergency manager for Grand County. Since then he has grown in the emergency management field. From a county emergency manager to a DHSEM field manager, to leading the Field Operations Team and then as the interim director. Denney has continuously demonstrated his commitment to emergency management and the DHSEM team.
He has the ability to navigate complex situations, a commitment to delivering successful outcomes and proven experience in strategic planning, leadership and interagency collaboration.
Denney holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Management from Colorado State University Pueblo. He graduated from FEMA’s National Emergency Management Executive Academy in 2017.
