Senator Smallwood learned about public service at an early age from his father who taught him that service to our country was the greatest calling available to every citizen. Later on, Senator Smallwood earned his B.B.A. in Finance from Fort Hays State University, where he also met his wife, Jodi. At 23, Senator Smallwood started his first business in Colorado - an insurance brokerage firm specializing in employee benefits. In 1996, Senator Smallwood moved to Parker where he, his wife and their three sons are active members of the community.

Senator Smallwood champions affordable and accessible health care for Coloradans and will continue to fight to reduce skyrocketing premiums while working to ensure that all Coloradans have access to quality health care. Senator Smallwood will work to increase transparency and promote fiscal responsibility with every tax dollar.