Richard Holtorf is a retired U.S. Army Colonel with 29 years of service, a third generation rancher, farmer, feedlot manager, and current member of the Colorado House of Representatives. A graduate of Colorado State University, Richard used his Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering to aid his military service as an AH-64 "Apache" test pilot, maintenance officer, and commander of aviation units for the U.S. Army. While serving in the military, Richard also completed his Master of Business Administration degree at Boston University, then went on to receive an additional Master's degree in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. Richard and his wife of 31 years, Mary, live near Akron, Colorado on their family ranch. |