For more than 30 years I have been a resident of Jefferson County and the City of Wheat Ridge with my wife Julie and our two children. I was born in North Denver near old Elitches and grew up in the house that my father and mother built in the early 1950s. I attended Edison Elementary, St. Mary Magdalene Middle School and Holy Family High School.
I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science & Management from Metropolitan State University (MSU). I earned my M.B.A. from Regis University and also earned a Master in Education (M.Ed.) from Regis University in 2016. I received my teaching license in Special Education (SPED) from Regis University. I am also endorsed to teach in English/Lang Arts, Social Studies, Career & Technical Education (CTE, ACE, Business Pathways), Business & Marketing and Elementary Education.
Over the years, I have changed careers by my own choice. I believe, “It is always in one’s best interest to keep re-inventing yourself. It helps keep your mind clear and open.” I have owned a software consulting company and a coffee shop in Wheat Ridge. Additionally, I have worked as a commercial banker and am now teaching special education classes in Jefferson County Public Schools – Wheat Ridge High School (WRHS). My last day with WRHS and Jefferson County Public Schools was 12/31/2018 due to winning the election for Jefferson County Treasurer.
For the last 23 years I have been involved with city government in Wheat Ridge and the metro area. I was first elected to City Council in 1995 after running and losing twice to incumbents in 1991 and 1993. In November/2015 I was elected City Treasurer and in November/2018 I was elected Jefferson County Treasurer.
Experience:
City of Wheat Ridge Elected Offices (1995-2018):
Council – 1995-2005
Mayor – 2005-2013
Council – 2013-2015
Treasurer – 2015-2018
Jefferson County Elected Offices (2018-Present):
Treasurer – 2018-Present
I enjoy working with stakeholders on win-win public policy. Some of the groups/projects that I have worked on include:
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- Former Board Member, Urban Drainage and Flood Control, appointed by the Governor
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- Metro Mayors Caucus, past Executive Committee Member
- Metro Mayors Caucus, past Executive Committee Member
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- Working cooperatively with Colorado House and Senate representatives
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- Working cooperatively with Colorado Department of Transportation on transportation issues in Wheat Ridge
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- Working cooperatively with Jefferson County Commissioners
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- Organized speakers at City Council Study Sessions such as the Public Works Director from Loveland, Colorado
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- Proactively has taken stances on regional and state issues for the betterment of Wheat Ridge and Colorado
- Member of the Wheat Ridge Rotary
Vision, Leadership, Experience and the Proven Ability to Get Things Done!
“Never confuse motion with action” – Benjamin Franklin
