Ted is the Founder and CEO of Trimpa Group, a national political consulting and government relations firm that specializes in progressive public policy advocacy and political strategy. Trimpa Group develops cutting-edge public policy strategies at the state and federal levels. Trimpa also serves as a board member for numerous organizations, including the national Progress Now Action, Third Way, and Voices for Progress. Campaigns & Elections recently named him one of the top five Democratic political players in the state.

Michael is the Executive Director of Colorado Rising Action. He was previously the State Director of Americans for Prosperity - Colorado. Michael brings years of nonprofit, educational, and legislative experience. He has served as a policy aide at the Colorado State House and as a press aide for the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions. He is a FOX31 Denver political analyst, as well as an adjunct professor of American Politics. Michael graduated from Valparaiso University and earned his J.D. from University of Colorado – Boulder.