Dwayne Romero

United States Army Engineer Officer Dwayne Romero is a husband, father, combat veteran, small business owner, and Democratic candidate for Colorado’s Third Congressional District.

Dwayne served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for seven years and graduated from the Army Ranger School. As Combat Engineer Executive Officer during the Persian Gulf War, Dwayne earned a Bronze Star for exceptionally meritorious achievement. During his time in the Army, Dwayne was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado.

After his military service, Dwayne returned to Colorado to raise a family with his wife Margaret. They have three daughters, two of whom serve or have served as officers in the U.S. military. Committed to his community, Dwayne joined then-Governor John Hickenlooper’s Administration as Director of Economic Development — the top official in charge of creating good-paying jobs, growing our economy, and strengthening the middle class. Today, Dwayne employs 120 Coloradans as the owner and operator of a property management company on the Western Slope.