India, March 26 -- Brian Vogt, the Chief Executive Officer of the Denver Botanic Gardens, died on Tuesday, the company's board announced. He was 66 years old.

Vogt had served as the CEO of the Botanic Gardens since 2007, a period marked by transformative growth and community outreach. A graduate of the University of Colorado, he was deeply involved in numerous state-wide civil and public organizations.

Colleagues and friends remembered him for his commitment to increasing public awareness of plants, the natural world, and expanding access to the gardens.

During his nearly two-decade tenure, Vogt made an indelible impact on the development and aesthetics of the Denver Botanic Gardens. His legacy continues to inspire all those who visit ...