John Suthers, attorney and politician, significantly contributed to Colorado’s legal and political landscape. Born in Denver and raised in Colorado Springs, he graduated magna cum laude from Notre Dame and then Colorado Law School. His diverse career included roles as deputy district attorney, law firm partner, and Fourth Judicial District Attorney. Following an executive role at the Department of Corrections, Suthers served as U.S. Attorney for Colorado, leading post-9/11 anti-terrorism efforts. As Colorado Attorney General, he advanced the National Association of Attorneys General. Elected Mayor of Colorado Springs in 2015 and re-elected in 2019, he prioritized regional collaboration, infrastructure, job creation, and championed Colorado Springs as ‘Olympic City USA’.