Mark Hillman is a Colorado native, a farmer, "recovering journalist" and a former Majority Leader of the Colorado Senate. He also served as Colorado's acting State Treasurer and was elected to leadership posts for five of his seven years in the Senate.
During his service in the Colorado Senate, Mark focused on protecting the rights of private property owners against government takings, halting frivolous lawsuits and demanding personal responsibility, promoting economic opportunity in rural Colorado, and empowering parents through educational choice and accountability. His dynamic, common sense leadership earned recognition as National Legislator of the Year, Champion of the Taxpayer, and Guardian of Small Business.
Mark also enjoys communicating these common-sense principles through the media. His commentaries have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Rocky Mountain News, Denver Post and numerous other publications. He frequently comments as a guest or host for radio personalities Mike Rosen on Denver's 850 KOA, John Andrews' Backbone America on 710 KNUS, and Amy Oliver on Greeley's KFKA 1310.
Mark and his wife, Heidi, make their home in Burlington, where Mark continues to operate the family farming operation.