A Look at Leading Arvada with Mark Deven
From Apex Activated by Apex Park and Recreation District
May 15, 2026 · 46 min · Episode 63
About this episode
Mark Deven reflects on his experiences leading Arvada through significant challenges and growth.
Welcome to our amazing friend, Mark Deven who led the city of Arvada for 11 years through big growth, major development, COVID-19, and community tragedy, former City Manager, Mark Deven reflects on resilience, leadership, and what it means to call Arvada home. In this episode, Mark shares lessons from four decades in public service, the challenges of managing a changing city, and how leading moved him to give back even more! Follow, like and share! Catch us on Apple, iHeart and Podbean
People in this episode
Guest: Mark Deven
Topics covered
- leadership
- public service
- community resilience
- city management
- COVID-19
- development
Keywords
- Arvada
- Mark Deven
- leadership
- public service
- community
- COVID-19
- resilience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apex Park and Recreation District
Places: Arvada
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