Andy Mountain

Andy Mountain has advised leading non-profits, corporations, law firms, and public and quasi-governmental agencies for more than 30 years. He works closely with senior executives, boards, and leadership teams on strategy, organizational structure and process, communications, issues and crisis management, reputation management, and government affairs.

A community builder at heart, Andy is passionate about fostering collaborations that strengthen communities and create lasting public value. His work has contributed to transformative public and private initiatives across the Rocky Mountain West, including efforts to protect vulnerable populations from financial exploitation, revitalize urban neighborhoods, expand regional transit, support major arts and cultural projects, and preserve iconic Colorado landscapes.

In addition to his consulting experience, Andy’s early career included corporate communications roles with Microsoft, MCI and a small Colorado start-up during the state’s dot-com boom. Andy also invests countless hours mentoring, ideating with and advising non-profit and community leaders on their biggest challenges and opportunities.

Andy earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Maryland College Park. The only things he loves more than his Terps and March Madness are his wife and their two children.

Community Involvement

Biennial of the Americas – Board Member
Colorado Forum – Member
Downtown Denver Partnership – Board of Governors, Urban Exploration Steering Committee (2019-present)
Denver School of the Arts Friends Foundation – Board Chair
University of Colorado Boulder, University of Colorado Denver, University of Denver, University of Maryland College Park – Guest Lecturer
Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation Leadership Denver Program – 2006 Alumni
American Diabetes Association of Colorado Board of Directors (past)
University of Denver College of Professional Studies Communications Management Advisory Board (past)
WTS Colorado Board of Directors (past)

Favorite Colorado Experience:

Our office building in downtown Denver has a second-floor balcony overlooking 17th Street. There is nothing more Colorado than watching the longhorns kick-off the National Western Stock Show Parade from our birds-eye view.

Favorite Quote:

“Rules direct us to average behaviors. If we’re aiming to create works that are exceptional, most rules don’t apply. Average is nothing to aspire to. The goal is not to fit in. If anything, it’s to amplify the differences, what doesn’t fit, the special characteristics unique to how you see the world.” - Rick Rubin

Fun Fact:

Andy once served as an apprentice to world-renowned street artists, PichiAvo.