Matt Bergles

Matthew Bergles is a Colorado native who grew up in Pueblo, Colorado. He earned a bachelor’s degree in social science from CSU-Pueblo, a master’s degree in U.S. history and a PhD in public affairs at the University of Colorado at Denver, as well as a certificate in alternative dispute resolution at Denver University.

Matthew is an independent researcher, author and advocate for wildlife conservation, especially conservation of prairie habitat. Matthew lives in Denver with dogs Samuel and Ozzy, cat Mojo and a snake named Phantom. His son Luke and daughter-in-law Elton are graduates of the United States Air Force Academy, and his daughter Mary is studying to be a veterinarian.

His previous work includes children's books "Larry, Saves the Prairie," "Francis Frames the Future; With the Wisdom of the Past" and an academic book, "Participatory Implementation of Endangered Species Policy; A Bottom-up Approach to Endangered Species Policy Implementation."