Luke Johnson is a proud 4th generation Coloradoan- his grandparents were dairy farmers and Colorado home steaders in the late 1800's. He completed schooling at the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, emphasis in public relations and marketing media. He has experience working in public relations for a regional hospital campus and served as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the National Business Office of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America. He became a Jimmy Johns Franchisee in 2012 growing his store to record breaking unit sales in Colorado.  He sold his ownership in 2015 and opened Luke & Co. in early 2016. Luke & Co. Fine Pet Supply is Downtown Denver's largest independent retailer. Luke is also President of the Broadway Merchants Association which represents more than 100 small businesses in Downtown Denver. In the past Luke has served on other non-profit boards including the Colorado Chapter of MEDA, a Christian Mennonite investment group that endeavors to create short and long term micro lending in developing nations.