Keith Swerdfeger (born 1947) is a businessman and Republican politician from Colorado, U.S. He served in the Colorado House of Representatives for one two-year term, from January 2011 to January 2013.
Keith R. Swerdfeger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office January 12, 2011 – January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Buffie McFadyen |
| Succeeded by | Clarice Navarro |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1947 (age 76–77) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sharon |
| Residence | Pueblo West, Colorado |
| Profession | Businessman |
| [1][2] | |
Elections
editSwerdfeger first ran for a seat in the Colorado House of Representatives to represent District 47 in 2004. At that time, the district included parts of Pueblo, Fremont, and Otero counties. [3] In that election, he was defeated by incumbent Democrat Buffie McFadyen, who went on to serve a total of four terms in the State House. Term limited, she did not seek re-election in 2010. Swerdfeger again ran to represent District 47 in 2010 and was successful, defeating Democrat Carole L. Partin 62.8% to 37.2%. He did not seek re-election in 2012.[1]
Swerdfeger Construction
editSwerdfeger and his wife Sharon founded K.R. Swerdfeger Constuction in Pueblo West, Colorado in 1968. The company specialized in underground utilities, specifically, laying and maintaining water, sewer, gas, and electrical lines underground. By the time the firm was sold in 2021, it had 350 employees and operated in several states. Artera Services bought K.R. Swerdfeger Constuction in June 2021.[4][5]
References
edit- ^ a b "Keith Swerdfeger (R)". Colorado Secretary of State. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Colorado legislators past and present: Keith Swerdfeger". Colorado General Assembly. n.d. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Legislative district information after 2011 reapportionment: House District 47" (PDF). Colorado Reapportionment Commission Staff. December 22, 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 3, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "Artera to Acquire K.R. Swerdfeger Construction" (Press release). Atlanta. PR Newswire. June 3, 2021. Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ Henson, Steve (February 22, 2009). "Classic American success story". The Pueblo Chieftain. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.