My grandfather was just sixteen when he began to pursue the American Dream. He started selling fish and oysters to local restaurants and markets from a small pushcart. That business took root, grew, and 101 years later, I lead that same business and now employ 200 workers across Colorado.
In many ways, my family’s story is the American Dream—the hope and promise this country offers. Come here. Work hard. Contribute. Your hard work will pay off for you and for your family.
But for too many Colorado families today, the American Dream is out of reach.
When I got my start working on loading docks and driving trucks, I learned that upward mobility for workers is key to the success of the whole community and that protecting our natural resources is good for everyone.
Since taking over the company, I’ve implemented industry-leading sustainability practices that I know my grandfather would be proud of. I’ve also made sure that our workers have the opportunity to learn new skills, advance their careers, and earn a middle-class wage.
Together, we have the ability to spread this promise throughout Colorado.
But politicians in Washington are holding Coloradans back. They’re playing partisan games and looking out for their own self-interest instead of fighting for hardworking families back home. We need new leaders who have experience fighting for economic opportunity and we need those leaders representing Coloradans in DC.
And that's why I am running to represent Colorado’s 3rd District in Congress.
