Brad Buchanan

Say hello to Brad Buchanan, CEO of the National Western Center Authority, and a true jack-of-all-trades! From architecture and city planning to ranching and community building, Brad’s career is a wild mix of creativity, leadership, and vision. He’s leading the charge to transform Denver’s 250-acre National Western Center into a global destination for culture and innovation.

Starting his career as an architect, Brad later became Denver’s Executive Director of Community Planning and Development, where he helped shape the city's future with visionary projects. When he’s not building cities, Brad is literally on the ranch, raising grass-fed Wagyu-Angus cattle and practicing regenerative agriculture with his family at Flying B Bar Ranch.

Brad’s always got his eye on the future, and his work proves it—whether he’s leading urban development or nurturing the land, he’s all about creating lasting impact.