John Suthers, born in Denver and raised in Colorado Springs, has had a distinguished career in law and public service. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Colorado Law School, Suthers began as a Deputy District Attorney and later served as District Attorney for the 4th Judicial District. He was appointed U.S. Attorney for Colorado by President George W. Bush and later served as Colorado's Attorney General from 2005 to 2014. Suthers was elected Mayor of Colorado Springs in 2015, where he led transformative growth for the city. About the Visionary for the Future Award This award recognizes the innovation, bridge building, and common sense it takes to solve some of Colorado's greatest public policy challenges. Drawing on experience, creativity, and an ability to convene diverse opinions across the state, the honoree clearly identifies the problem and drives towards solutions rooted in data and fact.
About the Visionary for the Future Award This award recognizes the innovation, bridge building, and common sense it takes to solve some of Colorado's greatest public policy challenges. Drawing on experience, creativity, and an ability to convene diverse opinions across the state, the honoree clearly identifies the problem and drives towards solutions rooted in data and fact.