Colten Riney is a Dallas native and has always had a passion for outdoors. Growing up doing hobbies like camping, fishing, and riding ATVs. During his early years, Colten learned the value of hard work. Learning various construction methods, working with his dad renovating homes, and as a glass tech installing industrial sized windows for Chaparral Glass Co.

After High school, Colten followed his passion for outdoors and building into construction science. Where he attended Blinn College in Bryan TX. After Blinn, he worked as an Assistant Superintendent for Links Construction, where he gained valuable industry experience.

After leaving commercial construction, Colten found his niche in the nonprofit world through his work with Greenspace Dallas (Nov.2018) and hasn’t looked back.

Being part of the team for 5.5 years, Colten had stepped into the Team Lead position where he took on numerous tasks and construction projects restoring underprivileged green spaces in the Dallas area. Including being a part of TTF events over the years as the tree hole excavator. Colten continues to grow his passion and understanding for nature by taking on the role of Nursery Supervisor with Texas Trees Foundation. Where he hopes, he can continue to strive for a greener, healthier Dallas home, and better achieve the company’s goals.