Greg Lopez

Political Party: Republican

District: Colorado's 4th Congressional District

Greg Lopez was born on June 7, 1964. He is a former Democrat turned Republican who has dedicated his career to business and public service. Lopez is a small business owner, married to Lisa for 38 years, and has two adult children. He resides in Elizabeth, Colorado.

Education and Background

Lopez is a veteran of the United States Air Force. While specific details about his formal education are not extensively documented in available sources, his career demonstrates extensive professional development through executive roles across the public and private sectors.

Political Experience

Lopez served as Mayor of Parker, Colorado from 1992 to 1996, being elected to the position at age 27.

He held the position of Colorado Director of the U.S. Small Business Administration from 2009 to 2014 . During his tenure, he became known for issuing over $600 million in loans to Colorado small businesses in 2013 alone, setting an SBA record.

In 2024, Lopez was selected as the Republican nominee for a special election to fill the final six months of former congressman Ken Buck's term in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, serving as U.S. Representative from 2024 to 2025.

Prior to his congressional service, Lopez ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2016 and for Governor of Colorado in 2018 and 2022, losing the primary in all three races.

Notable Positions

Lopez has served as President and CEO of Colorado Hispanic Republicans and held leadership roles including President/CEO of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO of the Rocky Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council, and Secretary and Treasurer of the E470 Highway Authority.

Legal Matter

In 2020, Lopez settled a lawsuit filed by federal prosecutors alleging that he violated federal law by attempting to improperly influence actions of the Small Business Administration after leaving the agency.