About Scott Tipton
A Short Biography
Scott Tipton was raised in Cortez, where he attended public schools with his brother Joe and graduated from Cortez High School. He went on to Ft. Lewis College in Durango where he studied Political Science, becoming the first person in his family to graduate from college.
Active in Our Community
Growing up, Scott’s parents instilled in him a deep sense of community through their involvement in many civic activities. Scott has continued his family’s tradition of giving back to Southwestern Colorado.
Scott currently sits on the board of Mesa Verde National Park and the Crow Canyon Archeological Center. Both groups strive to protect the rich heritage and natural beauty of the Four Corners region of Colorado.
In 2001, Scott worked hard to establish Montezuma County’s 100 Club, an organization dedicated to providing for the families of our first responders who are injured or killed in the line of duty.
In addition to being an active member of his church, Scott is also a past board member of the Pueblo Community College Advisory Board.
Scott remains active in his local church and community.
Political Involvement
Scott Tipton started his activism in Republican politics at the ripe age of 7, when his mother had him hold up a Goldwater for President sign in a local parade. In 1976, Scott became involved with the Reagan for President Campaign and was the youngest delegate to attend the Republican National Convention that year.
His commitment to Reagan continued and Scott went on to play major roles in both the 1980 and 1984 Reagan campaign in Western Colorado.
Over the years, he has served in various roles for the campaigns of Scott McInnis, Ben Campbell, Bill Owens and President Bush.
A former Montezuma County GOP Chairman, Scott has served as the Republican Chairman of the Third Congressional District for the past eight years.
2008 Campaign
Scott Tipton announced his candidacy for the 58th House District in early 2008. He began the race against a well-funded, incumbent politician from the largest population center of the district.
But Scott's message of independent leadership and West Slope values immediately garnered him the support of Republicans, Democrats and Independents throughout Southwest Colorado.
With their support, Scott was able to raise a record amount of money for the 58th House District race and capture over 58% of the vote on election day.
Scott Tipton was raised in Cortez, where he attended public schools with his brother Joe and graduated from Cortez High School. He went on to Ft. Lewis College in Durango where he studied Political Science, becoming the first person in his family to graduate from college.
After Ft. Lewis, Scott returned to Cortez and founded Mesa Verde Indian Pottery. Mesa Verde Trading has developed a reputation worldwide for their craftsmanship and integrity.
It was at the pottery that Scott met his future wife, Jean. The Tipton’s have been married for 25 years and have two daughters, Liesl and Elizabeth.
It was at the pottery that Scott met his future wife, Jean. The Tipton’s have been married for 25 years and have two daughters, Liesl and Elizabeth.
Active in Our Community
Growing up, Scott’s parents instilled in him a deep sense of community through their involvement in many civic activities. Scott has continued his family’s tradition of giving back to Southwestern Colorado.
Scott currently sits on the board of Mesa Verde National Park and the Crow Canyon Archeological Center. Both groups strive to protect the rich heritage and natural beauty of the Four Corners region of Colorado.
In 2001, Scott worked hard to establish Montezuma County’s 100 Club, an organization dedicated to providing for the families of our first responders who are injured or killed in the line of duty.In addition to being an active member of his church, Scott is also a past board member of the Pueblo Community College Advisory Board.
Scott remains active in his local church and community.
Political Involvement
Scott Tipton started his activism in Republican politics at the ripe age of 7, when his mother had him hold up a Goldwater for President sign in a local parade. In 1976, Scott became involved with the Reagan for President Campaign and was the youngest delegate to attend the Republican National Convention that year.
His commitment to Reagan continued and Scott went on to play major roles in both the 1980 and 1984 Reagan campaign in Western Colorado.
Over the years, he has served in various roles for the campaigns of Scott McInnis, Ben Campbell, Bill Owens and President Bush.
A former Montezuma County GOP Chairman, Scott has served as the Republican Chairman of the Third Congressional District for the past eight years.
2008 Campaign
Scott Tipton announced his candidacy for the 58th House District in early 2008. He began the race against a well-funded, incumbent politician from the largest population center of the district.
But Scott's message of independent leadership and West Slope values immediately garnered him the support of Republicans, Democrats and Independents throughout Southwest Colorado. With their support, Scott was able to raise a record amount of money for the 58th House District race and capture over 58% of the vote on election day.