Manager, Elitch Gardens

Candidate, Colorado State Governor, 2014

Candidate, Colorado State Governor, 2010

Representative, United States House of Representatives, Colorado, District 6, 1999-2009

Candidate, United States President, 2008

Regional Representative, United States Department of Education, 1981-1993

Representative, Colorado State House of Representatives, 1976-1982

Member, Canadian-American Parliamentary Assembly

Founder/Chair, House Immigration Reform Caucus

Member, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Parliamentary Assembly

Member, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Experience, Republican Study Committee

Experience, Department of Education

Teacher, Drake Junior High School

Founder, American Legacy Alliance

Founder, Rocky Mountain institute

President, Independence Institute, 1993-1998

Astrological Sign:

Sagittarius

Awards:

Benjamin Franklin Award, 60-Plus Association, 2004
Certificate of Appreciation, American Engineering Association, 2004
Certificate of Appreciation, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2004
Conscience and Courage Award, Global Mission to Rescue Persecuted Falun Gong Practitioners, 2004
Tax Fighter Award, National Tax Limitation Committee, 2004
Taxpayers' Friend, National Taxpayers Union, 2004
Small Business Advocate Award, Small Business Survival Committee, 2004
Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 2002, 2004
Thomas Jefferson Award, Food Distributors International, 2000, 2002, 2004
Conservative Service Citation, National Wildlife Federation, 2003
True Blue Award, Family Research Council, 2001-2004
The Jefferson Award, Citizens for a Sound Economy, 2001-2002
Champion of the Merit Shop, Associated Builders and Contractors, 1999-2002
Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, National Association of Manufacturers, 1999-2002
Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Business, 1999-2002
Spirit of Enterprise, United States Chamber of Commerce, 1999-2000
Fighting Frosh Award, United States Business and Industry Council
Best and Brightest Award, American Conservative Union
Legislator of the Year, Paralyzed Veterans of America
Colorado Chapter, Veterans of Foreign Wars

Current Car:

2004 Chevy Avalanche, Toyota Prius hybrid, Cadillac, Mercedes, Buick

Date of Wedding Anniversary:

1977

Father's Occupation:

Meat Packing Plant

Favorite Author:

Samuel Huntington

Favorite Book:

"Banker to the Poor" by Muhammad Yunus, "America Alone" by Mark
Steyn, "The Enemy At Home" by Dinesh D'Souza

Favorite Food:

Mexican

Favorite Movie:

True Grit, The Searchers

Favorite Musician:

Frank Sinatra

Favorite President and Why:

Ronald Reagan, he offered inspired leadership.

Favorite Quote:

"The hardest thing about a political campaign is how to win without proving that you are unworthy of winning."Adlai Stevenson.

Favorite TV Shows:

History Channel, Biography Channel, 24, Bravo, Poirot, Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy

Favorite Type of Music:

Country, Broadway Musicals

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Hunting Pheasants, trap, skeet, and clay pigeon shooting, riding his Harley Davison motorcycle or spending time with his grandsons building trains, racing cars, riding bikes, or playing ball.

Mother's Occupation:

Clerk, Joslins Department Store

Names of Grandchildren:

Thomas, William, and Gabriel

Number of Grandchildren:

5

Personal Hero and Why:

My Mom who worked 45 years at Joslins to help support the family.

Pets (include names):

None

Publications:

In Mortal Danger: The Battle for America's Border and Security by Tom Tancredo; Minutemen: The Battle to Secure America's Borders by Jim Gilchrist, Jerome R. Corsi, and Tom Tancredo