ENDORSEMENT

Pete Coors is a native of the State of Colorado and great-grandson of Adolph Coors, who founded the Golden brewery in 1873. He currently serves as chairman of Molson Coors Beverage Company. Now retired from active employment, he has served in several executive positions including president and chairman of Coors Brewing Company and chairman of Molson Coors Brewing Company.

Coors is also a manager of Keystone Holdings LLC and a director of Adolph Coors Company LLC, the trust company serving as trustee of various Coors family trusts.

Coors attended Cornell University where he received his bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering in 1969. He earned his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Denver in 1970. He also has received honorary degrees from Regis University (1991), Wilberforce University (1992), Johnson & Wales University (1997) and Colorado State University (2011).

Coors civic responsibilities include serving as Director of the American Enterprise Institute, the Denver Art Museum Foundation and the Western Stock Show Association. In 2019, he was appointed as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army – Colorado (North). He is also a member of the Intercontinental Chapter of Young Presidents Organization and sits on the National Advisory Board of ACE Scholarships. Coors is also past president and trustee emeritus of the Denver Area Council of Boy Scouts of America.

In a statement sent to the Aadland campaign, Coors stated:

“I wholeheartedly support Erik Aadland’s candidacy for Congress in Colorado’s 7th Congressional District. It is clear that even though Erik never designed his life to run for public office, his experiences—combat veteran, energy sector leader, husband and father—have led him to this moment as a Congressional candidate. I truly believe Erik, as a U.S. Army veteran, views his run for Congress as a new tour of duty to serve his fellow citizens. This is exactly what we need. 2022 is not the year for career politicians to continue the status quo, but rather for fresh ideas and servant leadership. Erik Aadland is a champion we can send to Congress to make the difference we so desperately need. He is exactly what we are all looking for in our future political leaders.”

Erik’s remarks:

“Mr. Coors’ endorsement is a great honor. Pete has been part of the political and business community in Colorado for many years, and as such he has seen many would-be leaders come and go. I am humbled to know that his experience has led him to advocate for me as the best representative of CD7’s citizens. I especially appreciate his understanding of the gravity with which I approach this mission to restore and protect Americans’ prosperity. Pete’s encouragement only further reinforces my commitment to increasing opportunities and making Coloradans’ lives better.”