Mark Hillman is a Colorado native, farmer, and a "recovering journalist."  He was elected two terms in the Colorado State Senate and served as Majority Leader, as well as Colorado State Treasurer.  In 2008, Mark elected to represent Colorado on the Republican National Committee.  He also serves as executive director of the Colorado Civil Justice League, the state's leading organization in the fight against lawsuit abuse.

In elected office, Mark has been a leader in the fight to protect the rights of private property owners against government takings, halting frivolous lawsuits and demanding personal responsibility, promoting economic opportunity in rural communities, 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.

His commentaries have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Rocky Mountain News, Denver Post, Townhall.com and numerous other publications.  He frequently comments as a guest or host on The Mike Rosen Show on Denver's 850 KOA.

Mark operates a family farm and ranch near Burlington which includes hard red winter wheat, cattle, quarter horses and thoroughbreds.

Mark and his wife, Heidi, have one child.