Ed graduated from CC in 1987 with a degree in Business and Economics. While at CC, Ed was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity, a member of CC's baseball team, and a member of the Business and Economics Student Advisory board. After obtaining his juris doctorate from Ohio State University and a brief stint in civil litigation, Ed became a prosecutor in various judicial districts across the State of Colorado. In 1998, Ed was promoted to Assistant District Attorney for the 5th Judicial District (serving, Clear Creek, Summit, Lake and Eagle counties). In 2001, Ed was appointed to the Summit County Court bench where he served for almost 24 years. Ed has served on the Board of Directors for The Summit Foundation, The Summit Community Care Clinic, Summit County Youth Baseball and Softball, 10th Mountain Lacrosse, and the Keystone Science School.