Evening for Environment

Pete Maysmith is the 7th president of the powerhouse advocacy organization League of Conservation Voters which influences policy, holds politicians accountable, and wins elections in order to create safe and healthy communities protected by a just and equitable democracy.

Pete has been at the forefront of environmental leadership for over 30 years, fighting for clean air, clean water, protecting public lands, and a safe climate and environment for all. Pete developed, managed and raised hundreds of millions of dollars since 2017 as the Senior Vice President of Campaigns for LCV. In that role, Pete worked alongside his superstar team conducting elections, advocacy and organizing programs, public opinion research and messaging strategy.

Pete is a proud product of LCV’s unparalleled Conservation Voters Movement network of state affiliates and became the founding executive director of Conservation Colorado in 2009. He oversaw a sevenfold increase in the organization’s budget and growth to more than 36,000 members, while successfully pushing for stronger clean energy policies, protections for public lands and the state’s first-ever water management plan. Under Pete’s leadership, Conservation Colorado grew to be a decisively influential policy and political operation.

Among Pete’s proudest accomplishments over his career in politics and advocacy is the network of highly skilled and exceptional political and environmental staff he was fortunate to hire, train and work alongside. He is committed to strengthening democracy and is a member of the executive committee and board of America Votes.

He graduated in 1991 from Duke University with a Public Policy degree and graduated with honors from the University of Denver school of law in 2008. When he’s not leading winning campaigns, you might find Pete running, riding his bike, cooking, reading, and spending time with his three amazing, red-haired daughters.