Bio
Born in Clarinda, Iowa, and raised outside Brighton, Colorado. Owned restaurant & lounge for ten years in Brighton 1981-1991. Married and have two children and resides in Arvada, Colorado.
Degree
MA in History
University of Colorado at Denver
BA in History
University of Colorado at Denver
BS in Marketing
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Published Works
- Rucker, E. K., Melton, B., Butler, D. (2008). "Secrets of the City". Denver Magazine,
- Rucker, E. K. (2001). Where Time Stands Still: The History of the Dome Lake Club. (). Hirschfeld Publishing.
- Rucker, E. K., Leonard, J. S., Noel, J. T. (1998). Colorado Givers: A History of Philanthropic Heroes. (). University Press of Colorado .
- Rucker, E. K., Noel, J. T. (1998). Eaton Metal Products Company: The First 80 Years - A Story of Vision and Commitment. (). Hirschfeld Publishing.
Research Interests
Research & write Denver, Colorado & American West history.
Teaching Interests
College instructor since 1997. Teach Colorado History, US History I & II, Western Civilization I & II, World History I, II & 20th Century and American Civilization.