The Early Career Success of Nikola Jokic

A former business student at Arizona State University, Darwin Horan serves as president of Englewood, Colorado's Ventana Capital, where he raises capital for land development in the commercial, residential, and oil and gas sectors, among others. Outside of his professional pursuits, Darwin Horan follows the Denver Nuggets.

The Nuggets received a major boost to their lineup for their December 15 contest against the New Orleans Pelicans when third-year center Nikola Jokic returned after missing more than two weeks due to a swollen left ankle. He recorded 13 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists in just 22 minutes as he helped the Nuggets beat the Pelicans 117-111. 

A native of Sombor, Serbia, Jokic has been a rising star for the Nuggets in the past two seasons. Selected 41st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, he joined the team for the 2015-16 season and was named to the All-Rookie team after averaging 10 points, seven rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. He improved upon those numbers in the 2016-17 season, averaging 16.7 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game while recording an impressive 57.8 field goal percentage. 

While he has averaged slightly fewer points and assists per game this season, Jokic is averaging a career-high 10.6 rebounds and has improved his shooting efficiency from the three-point range, which stands at 40.8 percent, up from 32.4 last season.

Weather and Tourist Seasons in Mexico

Colorado resident Darwin Horan leads Ventana Capital, Inc., a real estate company based in Englewood, as the president and owner. When he’s not busy overseeing his company’s operations, Darwin Horan enjoys traveling and particularly likes visiting Mexico.

Mexico’s high tourism season typically runs from mid-November through Easter. During these months, the majority of the country experiences its warm, dry season, thus making it attractive to tourists seeking to escape the cold, wet weather in the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere. This warm weather is perfect for visiting the beaches, and Mexico’s beach resorts are typically crowded during these months. If it gets too hot, tourists can find some relief by visiting the country’s mountainous regions. These areas are much cooler between November and April and may have lower hotel prices as well.

The low season starts after Easter and runs through summer into fall. During these months, prices in the country drop between 20 and 50 percent. This makes summer and fall perfect for tourists looking to get a discount on their travel. However, the weather at that time is not ideal. Heavy rains are frequently seen in the southern regions of Mexico, and coastal areas become extremely humid. In addition, it is hurricane season on the Yucatan Peninsula between June and October; this may result in strong winds and rain along the Caribbean coast.

Quarterback Mason Rudolph Chosen as FCA Magazine Cover Athlete

As owner and president of Ventana Capital, Darwin Horan raises funds for land entitlement and development activities and serves on a variety of metro district boards. In addition to his professional pursuits, Darwin Horan is a regular supporter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

The FCA publishes a bi-monthly magazine that includes feature stories about individuals and organizations inspiring positive change in their respective lives and communities through a relationship with Jesus Christ. The November-December edition of the magazine features 41 profiles of prominent college football players, including cover athlete Mason Rudolph, who is the quarterback for Oklahoma State University (OSU). In the story, Rudolph details his Christian upbringing and explains how attending college and being separated from his family strengthened his relationship with Christ. 

Now in his senior season at OSU, Rudolph is having the best year of his career, with 33 touchdowns and 4,115 passing yards through 11 games. Last season, through 13 games, the 6-foot-5, 230-pound quarterback recorded 28 touchdowns and 4,091 passing yards. Throughout his four-year collegiate career, he has accumulated 88 touchdowns and 12,829 passing yards.

To view a digital copy of the November-December FCA Magazine, visit http://www.fca.org/fca-magazine.

Donating to Special Olympics

As the president and owner of Ventana Capital, Inc., Darwin Horan oversees raising capital for new land development and entitlement projects. Aside from his career, Darwin Horan charitably supports Special Olympics.

Founded in 1968, Special Olympics aims to provide sports training and competition for both children and adults who live with intellectual disabilities. As a nonprofit organization, Special Olympics relies heavily on donations from the public to achieve its goals.

Donating to the organization is easily accomplished through its website. Hopeful donors can choose either to make a one-time donation or to commit to a reoccurring monthly donation. Donors can either enter their own amount or choose from a selection of suggested amounts ranging from $35 to $1,500.

All donations made within the United States are tax-deductible, with over 80 percent of each donation going to support the athletes. Credit card donations can be made using a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover card.

To learn more about Special Olympics and other ways to help the organization, including volunteering opportunities, visit SpecialOlympics.org.