Wade Carlson

Age: 75

Party: Non-partisan race

Education: Bachelor's degree, journalism and business administration, University of Colorado, Denver; studied business administration at the U.S. Armed Forces Institute and Barnes Business College in Denver

Occupation: Retired businessman; Mayor of Dacono

Civic experience: Former board member/president of St. Vrain Valley Board of Education
Former board member/president Mountain View Fire Protection District
Former board member Boulder County Public/Private Partnership Council
Former board member Colorado Association of School Boards
Dacono mayor and council member
Member of Dacono Planning Commission
Board member of Upstate Colorado Economic Development Council
Policy committee of Colorado Muncipal League

Personal: Wife Joan; two sons, Kevin and Jon; six grandchildren, Brittni, Jessica, Breanna, Justin, Ryan and Dillon

Larry Johnston

Age: 56

Party: Non-partisan race

Education: Bachelor's degrees, Regis University

Occupation: Thirty years of experience in materials management, logistics and procurements for large and small companies; Was in business for himself and has a good understanding of accounting, contracts and project management.

Civic experience: None

Personal: Wife Bonnie; two children through marriage