Incredible news for Phil Weiser, for the University of Colorado, Silicon Flatirons and the state as well, as Phil is named Dean of the University of Colorado Law School. Phil has been the senior adviser for technology and innovation to the National Economic Council at the While House and he will now be returning to Boulder. I agree with the CU Provost Russell Moore who said Phil's credentials are impeccable, as he is a well-known, nationally recognized great legal mind. He is also an incredible rainmaker for CU and our state and a networker extraordinaire.

I have known Phil for almost two decades and enjoyed working with him on everything from Silicon Flatirons to Governor Ritter's Innovation Council and am excited to have him back in Colorado! Congrats, Phil, on you new appointment. It could not have gone to a better person!