Legislature 2019
The above picture was taken in Eugene, Oregon  at the Going Home Celebration for Yvonne Hickman,
​Sandi's Mother,​ September 23, 2019 
Family
  • Married to Sandi for 48 years, with two sons, Jeremy and Brandon
  • Jeremy graduated from medical school and is a Professor of Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska. In July, 2005 Jeremy married Shiree Howell. They have three children, Makenzie Noelle, Jordan Christian and Evan James. 
  • Brandon completed his Masters Degree at UCCS and is an electrical engineer at RTLogic! in Colorado Springs. Brandon married Sara Gerdes in August, 2008. They have two children, Eliana Gabrielle and Hudson.
Entrepreneur
  • Started Waterbed Palace in September of 1977
  • Awarded Retailer of the Year, 1991
House District 21 Representative
  • Ranking Education Committee Member 2005-2006 Majority Leader - 2003-2004
  • Assistant Majority Leader - 2001-2002
  • Vice Chair: Education Committee, Member Finance Committee
  • Member: Colorado Commission on Higher Education; Deferred Compensation Committee. Task Forces: Residential Treatment Facilities; On Line Education
  • Co-Chair: Colorado Reading Excellence Act

Senate District 12 Senator    
  • Education Committee Member 2009-2012   
  • Ranking Finance Committee Member 2009-2012  
  • Judiciary Committee Member 2009-2010    
  • Appropriations Committee Member 2009-2010      
  • Legislative Audit Member 2011-2012
Leader
  • Member: Cheyenne Mountain School Board 91-95
  • President: Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy 95-98
  • Member: Colorado League of Charter Schools 97-09
  • International Students: Presidents Advisory Council 96-00