Walker Stapleton facts for kids
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Walker Stapleton
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| 56th Treasurer of Colorado | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – January 8, 2019 |
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| Governor | John Hickenlooper |
| Preceded by | Cary Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | Dave Young |
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| Born | April 15, 1974 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jenna Stapleton |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Craig Roberts Stapleton (Father) Benjamin F. Stapleton (paternal great-grandfather) George Herbert Walker (maternal great-grandfather) |
| Education | Williams College (BA) London School of Economics (MA) Harvard University (MBA) |
Walker Stapleton (born April 15, 1974) is an American politician. He served as the state treasurer for Colorado for two terms. He held this important job from 2011 to 2019. In 2018, he was the Republican candidate for Governor of Colorado. He ran in the election but lost to Democrat Jared Polis.
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Early Life and Family Connections
Walker Stapleton was born in Washington, D.C. He grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut. His family has a long history in Colorado, going back to the early 1900s.
His Education and Learning
Walker went to the Brunswick School, a private school. After that, he studied at Williams College in Massachusetts. He also earned a special degree in business economics from the London School of Economics. Later, he received an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Family Ties to Politics
Walker Stapleton's family has some famous connections. His mother, Dorothy Walker Stapleton, is related to former U.S. President George H. W. Bush. This makes Walker a second cousin to former U.S. President George W. Bush. His father, Craig Roberts Stapleton, is a diplomat. Walker's great-grandfather, Benjamin F. Stapleton, was the mayor of Denver for many years. He served from 1923 to 1931 and again from 1935 to 1947.
Walker Stapleton's Career
Walker Stapleton started his career in the business world in 1997. He worked as an investment banker at a company called Hambrecht & Quist. Later, he became a director at Live365. Before becoming Colorado's Treasurer, he was a CEO and CFO for different companies.
Serving Colorado as Treasurer
In 2011, Walker Stapleton became the Treasurer of Colorado. This job involves managing the state's money. He served two terms, ending his time as treasurer in 2019.
Later Public Service
In January 2022, Governor Jared Polis appointed Walker Stapleton to the state's Economic Development Commission. This commission helps improve Colorado's economy.
