| J. Merrick Taggart | |
| State House: | Colorado |
| District: | 55th |
| Term Start: | January 9, 2023 |
| Predecessor: | Janice Rich |
| Nationality: | American |
| Party: | Republican |
| Residence: | Grand Junction, Colorado, U.S. |
| Alma Mater: | Syracuse University University of Phoenix[1] |
| Spouse: | Deanna |
| Children: | 4 |
| Profession: | Businessman |
Rick Taggart is a state representative from Grand Junction, Colorado. A Republican, Taggart represents Colorado House of Representatives District 55, which includes the communities of Grand Junction, Redlands, and Orchard Mesa in Mesa County.[2]
Taggart is a businessman and politician from Grand Junction, Colorado. His corporate experience includes senior positions in Marmot Mountain Works, The Timberland Company, and Swiss Army Brands. He has also worked at Colorado Mesa University in a management position and as a business teacher. He earned a bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and an MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Taggart served from 2015 to 2022 on the Grand Junction City Council. He served as mayor from 2017-2019.[3]
In the 2022 Colorado House of Representatives election, Taggart defeated his Democratic Party opponent, winning 63.61% of the total votes cast.[4]