Representative Anthony Hartsook
House District 44 — Douglas County
About
Anthony Hartsook is a leader, husband, father, businessman, and a decorated combat veteran. The son of a construction family, he learned early the value of hard work and dedication to service. He was born in Inglewood, California, and graduated high school in San Diego. Anthony also lived in the San Joaquin Valley in Fresno and is very familiar with agriculture. He worked in the construction industry before joining the Army.
Anthony served with honor and distinction in the U.S. Army, rising through the enlisted and NCO ranks before becoming an officer. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years. He served in combat deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and the first Gulf War in 1990. His numerous assignments included the Pentagon Joint Staff, Northern Command in Colorado, Italy, Korea, and many stateside assignments. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Airborne Wings, and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Gold Medal.
After retiring from the Army, Anthony served as Director of Business Development for Aspen Communications, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. He also served as Legislative Affairs Assistant for U.S. Representative Mike Coffman, focusing on support for local businesses, veterans’ healthcare, education, defense budget, and national security.
Anthony holds a Master’s in Administration from Central Michigan University, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from Northern Arizona University. He is a graduate of the Army’s Command and General Staff College, and a graduate of the Leadership Program of the Rockies. He has had a lifelong study of the martial arts where he holds a 6thDan in Chung Do Kwan and a 1st Dan in Judo.
Anthony has tutored kids in math, science, reading, and sports in middle and high school. He has extensive experience in leadership, planning, strategy, business development, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, critical infrastructure, and disaster response.
He is married to Dr. Julia Plevnia, and they have two sons, Harrison and Preston. They love the Colorado outdoors with hiking, skiing, and hunting.
District
House District 44 — Douglas County
Representative Anthony Hartsook proudly represents Colorado House District 44, covering the Parker, Stonegate, Sierra Ridge, Meridian Village, and Stepping Stone communities. Explore the district map below to see the full boundaries.
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Sponsored Legislation
HB25-1032 — Protecting Rural Schools Act
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HB25-1068 — Fentanyl Response Improvement Act
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Anthony Hartsook First Elected?
Representative Ryan Hartsook was first elected to the Colorado House of Representatives on November 8, 2022 to serve House District 44.
What area of Colorado Does Representative Anthony Hartsook represent?
Representative Anthony Hartsook was elected to serve the people of Douglas County in House District 44.
The communities included in House District 44 are Parker, Stonegate, Sierra Ridge, Meridian Village, Stepping Stone.
What is Rep. Anthony Hartsook's Background?
Prior to elected politics, Anthony Hartsook served with honor and distinction in the United States Army. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 26 years of service.
Anthony served as Legislative Affairs Assistant to Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman.
Rep. Hartsook holds a Master’s in Administration from Central Michigan University. A Bachelors of Science in Biology from Northern Arizona University. He is a graduate of the Army’s Command and General Staff College and is a alumnus of the Leadership Program of the Rockies (LPR).
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