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Ken Murphy: Colorado 500 – Hospitality & Tourism – 2026

Colorado Tourism Board Member

ColoradoBiz Staff //April 21, 2026//

Ken Murphy: Colorado 500 – Hospitality & Tourism – 2026

Colorado Tourism Board Member

ColoradoBiz Staff //April 21, 2026//

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Ken Murphy is an outdoor recreation entrepreneur and strategic operator with deep experience designing, launching, and managing visitor access systems across Colorado. As founder and CEO of Adventure Outdoors, he oversees multi-location operations delivering rafting, biking, horseback riding, off-road tours, and immersive outdoor experiences. He currently serves as chair of the Colorado Tourism Board and also serves on the Colorado Tourism Sustainability Advisory Council, the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Advisory Board, the Financial Advisory Board for the City of Glenwood Springs, and as a trustee for Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.

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