Josh Penry is a founding Partner at Ascent and leads our Denver office. Josh represents an array of respected clients and high profile causes. He has become a go-to guy for businesses, trade groups, and conservative and good government organizations locked in tough political or public relations fights.

Josh is an accomplished script writer and campaign message strategist. He has been at the forefront of award winning content for ballot initiatives in Colorado. A native of Grand Junction, Colorado, Josh served in the Colorado General Assembly for six years–first in the State House and then in the Colorado Senate, where he was elected Minority Leader of the Senate.

Josh is the father of four–Chase, Emme, and twin girls, Sophie and Caroline. Penry, his wife Kristin Strohm, and their children live in the south Denver suburbs.