Our Team

Meet our amazing team.

We have several instructors providing our excellent programs. They are all certified by the state of Colorado to teach driver’s education. Some are former high school teachers and principals, some are former police officers, and some are retired professionals. They are all trained by Conahan’s Driving School in our methods of instruction, our philosophy of teaching, and our high expectations so that we have consistency in our fine programs.

B.J. Segura

B.J. Segura

Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Instruction

BJ has been teaching with Conahan’s since 2019. He teaches in the classroom as well as behind the wheel. Aside from being a driving instructor, he also has a second job driving celebrities that come to Denver. His main passions are for film production and his paranormal/film podcasts. He also loves to travel and has been to many countries around the world.

Doug Graven

Doug Graven

Driver’s License Test Examiner

Doug has worked for Conahan’s for many years. He has taught our classrooms as well as done Behind the Wheel instruction. He is now one of our primary Driver’s License Test examiners. Doug is a retired teacher and basketball coach of 36 years. He enjoys golfing, traveling, working out, and spending time with his family.

Flory Peterson

Flory Peterson

Behind-the-Wheel and Classroom Instructor

Flory and her husband have loved living in Colorado since 1996. She is a huge fan of spending time with family, traveling and fitness. Flory enjoyed a career in the home mortgage industry for 26 years and retired in January 2023. As a Driving Instructor providing in-car driving lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, Flory has a passion for teaching safe driving habits and a commitment to doing the best to ensure students are proficient in the skills necessary to pass the driving test, navigate highways, byways and Colorado mountain roads. 

Foster Hepler

Foster Hepler

Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Foster is one of Conahan’s primary Classroom Instructors and does Behind the Wheel instruction as well. He was instrumental in revamping the Conahan’s Classroom Curriculum to adhere with State and National Driver’s Education standards for 2024. He is a lifelong educator and learner who loves working at Conahan’s!  He enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, and playing with his dog, as well as playing golf.  He looks forward to working with all of our future students.

Jeff Kuhn

Jeff Kuhn

Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Jeff has been a Behind the Wheel instructor with Conahan’s since 2022. He is a seasoned outdoorsman with a passion for hunting, fishing, and kayaking, all while enjoying the tunes of Merle Haggard. He spent 20 years running his own trucking company, balancing the demands of the road with his love for nature. Now retired from trucking, Jeff continues to embrace his favorite pastimes with the same dedication he once brought to his business.

Julie Campbell

Julie Campbell

Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Julie has been with Conahan’s since April 2024. She comes from a commercial driving and training background with experience teaching in many different types and sizes of vehicles. She’s Smith trained and safety is her priority. When she’s not out driving, she’s usually found with her horses or doing sports with her dogs.

Kate Walker

Kate Walker

Behind-the-Wheel and Classroom Instructor

Kate Walker is one of Conahan’s Classroom and Behind the Wheel Instructors. She has lived in Fort Collins for the last 32 years. One of her greatest loves is music –  she loves to sing and has previously been in a band or two and continues to sing whenever she gets a chance. She has 17 beautiful grandchildren and loves to do things outdoors –especially in the fall!Her favorite holiday is Halloween

Rick DeHerder

Rick DeHerder

Behind-the-Wheel Instructor and Driver’s License Test Examiner

Rick has been teaching with Conahan’s since 2021. He is one of our Behind the Wheel instructors and he is certified to administer the State of Colorado Driver’s License Road exams. He likes reading and hanging with his wife, loves animals,and he is currently working on a complete Batman comic run.

Robb Terrell

Robb Terrell

Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Robb was born in 1951 in the Continental US, has led a vibrant and adventurous life. He has worked as an educator for 30 years, spent 15 years at Whole Foods, and has been saving lives as a Behind-the-Wheel Instructor at Conahan’s Driving School since 2022. His diverse experiences include sailing as a third mate on an oil tanker, hitchhiking across Europe, participating in American/Soviet Peacewalks, and winning an NPR award for investigative journalism with KCSU. He has been a percussionist in local Fort Collins bands since 1989, and he enjoys body surfing the Atlantic, reading, and spending time with his wife, Nina, and their kitty, Kitty.

Tom Fischer

Tom Fischer

Behind-the-Wheel Instructor

Tom has worked for Conahan’s for many years. He started working during the summers back in the 1990’s. He has been a High School History teacher and athletic coach for over 30 years. Tom loves football and eating.

Jim Chance

Jim Chance

General Manager

Jim has been with Conahan’s for over 5 years. He teaches in the Classroom, Behind the Wheel, and is one of our Certified Driver’s License Examiners. He is our Loveland and Fort Collins General Manager.


 Jim is a Fort Collins native, a graduate of Fort Collins High School, and graduated from CSU with a BA in Economics. He is a big fan of all sports, and truly enjoys working here.