Lieutenant Governor, State of Colorado, 2011-2016

Trustee, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Commission, 2011- present

Board Member, Governor's P-20 Education Council

Member, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, Governmental Affairs Committee

Vice Chair, Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education

Lecturer, Colorado College

Lecturer, Colorado University, Colorado Springs

Lecturer, Colorado University, Denver

Litigation Partner, Holme Roberts and Owen

Lecturer, Pikes Peak Community College

President, Colorado State University, Pueblo, 2006-2010

President, Pikes Peak Community College, 2001-2006

Executive Director, Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, 1993-1999

Member, Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)

Favorite Book:

Grapes of Wrath
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Stanley Poltroon, How to Fish Good
Loose Balls, the Story of the ABA
Into Thin Air
Touching the Void

Favorite Food:

Artificial cheese flavored junk food

Favorite Sport:

Snowboarding, mountain biking, mountain climbing, hiking, motorcycling, weightlifting

Favorite Type of Music:

Old-school hip-hop
Alternate country

Priority Issues:

State government: high quality and affordable educational opportunities