A Representative from Colorado. Born in Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kans. , May 24, 1954. Graduated from Lansing High School, Lansing, Kans. ,1972. B. S. , University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kans. , 1978. J. D. , University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kans. , 1985. Lawyer, private practice. Member of the Colorado state house of representatives, 1995-1998, majority whip, 1997-1998. Member of the Colorado state senate, 1998-2006, president pro tempore, 1999-2000. Elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Tenth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2007-January 3, 2025). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress in 2024.