History of Heidi Ganahl in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 20, 2024

Heidi Ganahl is an American businesswoman and entrepreneur known for founding Camp Bow Wow, a successful pet care franchise. She also served as a University of Colorado Regent, elected in 2016. Notably, as of 2024, she is the last Republican to have won and held statewide office in Colorado.

September 9, 1966: Heidi Ganahl is born

Heidi Ganahl was born on September 9, 1966.

1994: Death of Bion Flammang

In the spring of 1994, Heidi Ganahl's husband, Bion Flammang, tragically passed away in a plane crash.

2000: Ganahl Launches Camp Bow Wow

In 2000, Heidi Ganahl launched Camp Bow Wow, a pet care franchise that would go on to become North America's largest and fastest-growing.

August 2014: Camp Bow Wow Acquired by VCA, Inc

In August 2014, Camp Bow Wow, founded by Heidi Ganahl, was acquired by VCA, Inc.

2015: Ganahl Appointed to School Safety and Youth in Crisis Committee

In 2015, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper appointed Heidi Ganahl to the School Safety and Youth in Crisis Committee. This committee was established to address school safety and threat prevention in both public and private schools.

November 2016: Ganahl Elected to the University of Colorado Board of Regents

In November 2016, Heidi Ganahl was elected as a Regent of the University of Colorado.

2016: Ganahl Elected to CU Board of Regents

In 2016, Heidi Ganahl was elected as an at-large member of the CU Board of Regents.

2019: Ganahl Launches SheFactor

In 2019, Heidi Ganahl started SheFactor, a lifestyle brand.

2020: Ganahl's Stance on the 2020 Presidential Election

Following the 2020 presidential election, Heidi Ganahl expressed support for former president Donald Trump and declined to confirm the legitimacy of the election results.

2020: Ganahl Expresses Uncertainty About Election Processes in Certain States

While acknowledging the integrity of Colorado's election system, Heidi Ganahl expressed reservations about the election processes in other states during the 2020 election.

September 10, 2021: Ganahl Files Paperwork to Seek Republican Nomination for Governor of Colorado

On September 10, 2021, Heidi Ganahl filed paperwork indicating her intention to seek the Republican nomination for Governor of Colorado in the upcoming 2022 election.

November 2021: Ganahl's Comments on Election Fraud

In November 2021, Heidi Ganahl suggested that winning elections by significant margins could negate the effects of election fraud, implying her belief in the existence of widespread voter fraud.

2021: Ganahl Opposes Colorado Affordable Health Care Option

During the 2021 legislative session, Heidi Ganahl publicly opposed the Colorado Affordable Health Care Option, a measure designed to reduce healthcare costs by establishing a public health insurance alternative.