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Marlon Reis
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| First Gentleman of Colorado | |
| Assumed role January 8, 2019 |
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| Governor | Jared Polis |
| Preceded by | Robin Pringle (as First Lady) |
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| Born | July 1, 1981 Boulder, Colorado, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Susan Polis Schutz (mother-in-law) |
| Education | University of Colorado at Boulder |
Marlon Reis was born on July 1, 1981. He is an American writer and a strong supporter of animal rights. He holds the special role of the first gentleman of Colorado.
Marlon Reis is married to Jared Polis, who is the 43rd governor of Colorado. When Governor Polis took office on January 8, 2019, Marlon Reis became the first person in a same-sex marriage to be a "first gentleman" in the United States.
About Marlon Reis
Early Life and School
Marlon Reis was born in Boulder, Colorado. He grew up in a Jewish family. He went to the University of Colorado at Boulder and earned a bachelor's degree there.
Role as First Gentleman of Colorado
Marlon Reis became the first gentleman of Colorado on January 8, 2019. This happened after his partner, Jared Polis, became the governor of Colorado. On election night, Governor Polis introduced Reis as the "first First Man."
As the first gentleman, Marlon Reis works on important issues. He cares a lot about animal rights and making sure animals are treated well. He also supports environmental rights, which means protecting our planet. In addition, he works for civil rights and LGBT rights, helping to ensure everyone is treated fairly.
Besides his role as first gentleman, Marlon Reis is also a writer. His articles have been published in well-known places like USA Today, CNN, and The Washington Post.
Family Life
Marlon Reis first met Jared Polis in 2002. At that time, Reis was finishing his studies. After being together for 18 years, Marlon Reis and Jared Polis got married in September 2021.
They have two children together. Their first child was born in 2011, and their second child was born in 2014. Marlon Reis's mother-in-law is the famous poet Susan Polis Schutz.
