Join us for our first meeting in 2026!
JANUARY 20, 2026
The Barn | 26614 N. Turkey Creek Rd.
Evergreen, CO
Light Snacks & Drinks 5:30
Meeting 6:00 pm​
We starting 2026 off strong!
Our speaker is John Brooks, Republican Candidate for Governor
John Brooks began his career in high school, pioneering computerized dairy farming that boosted production by 30% and enabled early electronic disease detection. After graduating from the University of Colorado and serving in the military reserves, he spent nearly two decades in emergency services, advancing to Chief and Director roles.
He introduced System Status Management and smart analytics that improved emergency response times by 49% and transformed his public agency into a self-sustaining enterprise. urban challenges.
For the past 25 years, John has led global data technology initiatives, helping start-ups grow to $100M in revenue, building partnerships with 300 telecom carriers, and working across 85 countries. His expertise spans data integrity, lifecycle management, analytics, and Smart City innovation.
A lifelong Coloradan, John is known for his global perspective and dedication to state and community competitiveness. Today, he serves as an independent Smart Cities consultant and Global Thought Leader for Regional Communities, focusing on solutions like Digitally Integrated Public Ecosystems to support smaller communities facing digital and urban challenges.
