Nick Hinrichsen is an Army veteran who fought in the Iraq War and served with NATO peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and the Colorado National Guard. Nick is no stranger to hard work and knows what it takes to put food on the table in Pueblo, working years of long days and nights in Pueblo's logistics industry to build a better life for his family. While also helping to raise a child with developmental challenges, Nick put in the time to earn a Masters in Public Administration at CU Denver. Today, Nick serves as Pueblo Transit's Operations Supervisor, ensuring that the transportation lifelines that sustain Pueblo's economy, workforce mobility, and senior and family living are running on time and on budget.
The Colorado State Fair is a state institution, and a critical driver of Pueblo’s economy. Senator Hinrichsen knows how important the state fair is to our community, which is why he championed a law (SB22-134) this year to invest $4 million to support the Colorado State Fair Authority Cash Fund and fund implementation of the 2021 Colorado State Fair Master Plan – which will help ensure the sustainability and longevity of this historic tradition in Pueblo.