Marc Catlin was born and raised on a row crop farm in Montrose, and is still actively involved with farming today. The Catlin family raises, Olathe Sweet Corn, barley, pinto beans, and seed beans. Coors barley, onions and sugar beets have been part of the rotation over the decades of farming. As a Montrose native, Marc is proud to advocate for the Western Slope’s values and culture. Marc’s work experience in water management, water rights development, and agri-business, gives Marc a unique perspective on Colorado rural issues. Marc is a strong voice for the producers of the western slope and believes this is a critical era for water, natural resources, and private property rights.
Marc is currently the House District 58 Representative which extends from the Continental Divide to the Four Corners. He is also Vice president of the Colorado River District, a board he has served on for several years.
Current Leadership Positions
House District 58 Representative / 2017 - Present
- Representing Montrose, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Ouray, Delta, San Miguel, Montezuma, and Dolores Counties
Appointed Vice Chair of Agriculture, Water, Livestock and Natural Resources in 2021, 2022
Reappointed Vice Chair of Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources of the 74th General Assembly
Currently Ranking Member of Transportation and Local Government
Member of Capital Development Committee
Member Interim Water Committee / 2018 - present
Leadership Experience
Colorado River Water Conservation District Board of Directors
- Director Montrose County / 2015 - Present
Gunnison Basin Roundtable / 8 years
InterBasin Compact Committee (IBCC) / 7 years
Colorado Water Congress
- President / 2007
Four States Irrigation Council
- President 3 terms / 2001, 2002, 2003
Water Manager of the Year
- Division 4 / 2002
North West Ag Credit School
- Class President / 1986
State Website: Colorado General Assembly
Facebook: Representative Marc Catlin