Zachary Rothmier is the Acting Executive Director for the Denver City Council in Denver, CO.
Since 2014, he has been responsible for directing operations of the legislative branch; this extends out to departmental budgeting, assessing and procuring Captial assets and staffing needs, developing and implementing internal processes, and much more. He is a thought leader in government affairs who wants what’s best for those he serves. This desire motivates Zachary to work as hard as he can to ensure that everything goes smoothly within the Denver City Council.
In a role that many would describe as high-stress, Zachary has maintained his professionalism through all that he has faced. He and his team of high-level professionals all work with the common goal in mind: to fulfill the Denver City Council’s mission in their community.
In his free time, Zachary Rothmier enjoys woodworking and golfing. Both hobbies give him a break from the daily stresses of life and allow him to create bonds with those around him as well as get out in nature.
His position with the Denver City Council isn’t the first time Zachary Rothmier was involved in government affairs. He started his political career in 2006 with the Colorado General Assembly as an Enrolling clerk for the House of Representatives in Denver, CO. Zachary would prepare legislation for introduction into the House of Representatives and for action by the state senate and Governor. He then moved within the Assembly to become a Legislative Assistant for the Office of Legislative Legal Services. For three years, he performed regulatory rule reviews for various State administrative agencies; he also drafted, researched, amended, and edited legislation and amendments for the Assembly.
In 2009, Zachary Rothmier became part of the United States Department of State as a Fellow for the U.S. Mission to the United Stations, Economic and Science Affairs section. His time in the department allowed Zachary to extend and further develop his already prominent leadership skills through participation in the U.S. delegation to UN agencies. As he is a strong researcher and public speaker, Zachary was easily able to research and prepare cables while organizing and holding meetings with foreign diplomats for negotiations.
He briefly moved away from direct government positions and worked at his alma mater, the University of Colorado, as a Policy Analyst for the Center for Education Policy Analysis. Afterward, Zachary Rothmier moved to Salem, OR to be a Committee Administrator for the House of Economic Development and Transportation in the Oregon State Legislature. Zachary continued his career in government affairs with the United States Department of Interior in both Colorado and Washington, D.C., and eventually landed in his current position with the Denver City Council.
Leading up to his political career, Zachary pursued and earned numerous degrees in early adulthood. Between the University of Colorado and Georgetown University, Zachary has earned the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs, Master of Public Administration, Environment Policy and Law, and a Graduate Certificate in Legislative Studies. Each of his studies lent to his expansive knowledge on his industry and grew his research and analytical skills that have served him well throughout his career.
Zachary Rothmier is a well-rounded individual who has had a number of leadership roles throughout his life and numerous opportunities to further his personal and professional skills. He is a strong public speaker who knows how to work with a variety of audiences; this is proven by the several conferences he participated and occasionally presented at: the American Planners Association Annual Conference, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. In addition to these conferences signaling a passion for leadership, Zachary has also served as a board member, chair, captain, and mentor for a number of foundations and leadership programs.
Zachary Rothmier is a self-motivated person who is always aiming to improve himself in both his personal life and within his career—his proven track record of successes attests to his commitment and determination. He is a detail-oriented person who can handle heavy workloads in an efficient manner while keeping to time-sensitive deadlines. Overall, Zachary Rothmier is a stellar professional who is passionate about his career. He does what he loves and, as the saying goes, doing what he loves means he never works a day in his life.
