Walker Stapleton
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Walker Stapleton is Colorado
's State Treasurer. He was elected on November 2, 2010 after defeating incumbent Cary Kennedy with 50.73% of the vote.
Treasurer Stapleton's roots run deep in Colorado, his family has been actively involved in Colorado since the early 1900s. As Colorado State Treasurer, Walker continues this proud family tradition of community leaders. Until being sworn in as Colorado’s 43rd State Treasurer, Treasurer Stapleton served as CEO and CFO of various private and publicly traded companies. His extensive private sector background in finance has uniquely prepared him for the job of State Treasurer.
The duties of the Colorado State Treasurer’s office include, investing Colorado’s tax dollars, overseeing the unclaimed property division, which distributes property back to its lawful owners, and serving on the board of the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA).
Walker, his wife Jenna, and their young son, Craig, live in Arapahoe County
. Jenna has a master's degree in social work from the University of Denver
, works for the Denver Family Institute, and serves on the board of Open World Learning. Walker’s community service includes serving on the board of The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, the Leadership Council of J.K. Mullen High School, and he and his wife are directors of Denver’s chapter of Social Venture Partners.
Walker graduated from Williams College
in Massachusetts, and he holds a graduate degree in business economics from the London School of Economics
and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is the son of diplomat Craig Roberts Stapleton
.
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
's State Treasurer. He was elected on November 2, 2010 after defeating incumbent Cary Kennedy with 50.73% of the vote.
Treasurer Stapleton's roots run deep in Colorado, his family has been actively involved in Colorado since the early 1900s. As Colorado State Treasurer, Walker continues this proud family tradition of community leaders. Until being sworn in as Colorado’s 43rd State Treasurer, Treasurer Stapleton served as CEO and CFO of various private and publicly traded companies. His extensive private sector background in finance has uniquely prepared him for the job of State Treasurer.
The duties of the Colorado State Treasurer’s office include, investing Colorado’s tax dollars, overseeing the unclaimed property division, which distributes property back to its lawful owners, and serving on the board of the Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA).
Walker, his wife Jenna, and their young son, Craig, live in Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 487,967 people, 190,909 households, and 125,809 families residing in the county. The population density was 608 people per square mile . There were 196,835 housing units at an average density of 245 per square mile...
. Jenna has a master's degree in social work from the University of Denver
University of Denver
The University of Denver is currently ranked 82nd among all public and private "National Universities" by U.S. News & World Report in the 2012 rankings....
, works for the Denver Family Institute, and serves on the board of Open World Learning. Walker’s community service includes serving on the board of The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, the Leadership Council of J.K. Mullen High School, and he and his wife are directors of Denver’s chapter of Social Venture Partners.
Walker graduated from Williams College
Williams College
Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. It was established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams. Originally a men's college, Williams became co-educational in 1970. Fraternities were also phased out during this...
in Massachusetts, and he holds a graduate degree in business economics from the London School of Economics
London School of Economics
The London School of Economics and Political Science is a public research university specialised in the social sciences located in London, United Kingdom, and a constituent college of the federal University of London...
and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is the son of diplomat Craig Roberts Stapleton
Craig Roberts Stapleton
Craig Roberts Stapleton is a former United States ambassador to France and the Czech Republic.-Biography:Stapleton was born in Kansas City, Missouri. His grandfather, Benjamin F. Stapleton, was a politician who served five terms as mayor of Denver. He received his secondary school education at...
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