Larry Liston, HD 16 (Colorado Springs)

For more than 40 years, Rep. Larry Liston, R-Colorado Springs, has lived in House District 16, actively involving himself in the Colorado Springs’ community.

For years, Rep. Liston has been crucial to the local Republican politics of the Colorado Springs area. Since 1997, he has served as precinct committeeperson and has been the Chairman of House District 16. In 1998 and 2002, Rep. Liston served as a county chairman for Gov. Bill Owens.  He also co-chaired the local campaign for President George Bush in 2002 and was elected as a delegate for President Bush to the Republican National Convention.

Rep. Liston’s leadership in the Republican Party has led him to receive various awards as well. For instance, in 2001, he was recognized as the Republican of the year by the leadership of El Paso County.  Rep. Liston was also elected statewide as the Vice Chairman of the Colorado Republican Party and served from 2001 – 2003.

In 1975, Rep. Liston graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance and a minor in Political Science. Later, in 1989, he became a graduate of the inaugural class of the Republican Leadership Program. Ten years later, in 1999, Rep. Liston graduated from the Campaign Management School of Leadership Institute.

Since his college graduation, Rep. Liston enjoyed a rewarding career in financial consulting and served as a financial advisor for 33 years before retiring in 2008 as First Vice President of RBC Wealth Management.

At the legislature, Rep. Liston serves as chair of the Economic and Business Affairs Committee, and sits on the State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee.

Rep. Liston is the husband to Mary Ann, and the father to Katarina. He is also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs. When not working hard for the State of Colorado, Rep. Liston enjoys golf, hiking, and books on history and political discourse.

Office: 200 East Colfax Ave. Rm. 200, Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 303-866-2965
Email: Larry.Liston.house@state.co.us
Web: www.larryliston-co-hd16.com