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In a closely watched midterm election, especially with a highly contested race for governor, the treasurer’s election usually runs at a low profile. But the three Republican candidates were determined to distinguish themselves for about 30 south metro business leaders.

Ament emphasized his financial resume. He said, if elected, he would become Colorado’s first treasurer in 40 years to have a background in finance, and in Ament’s case, a specific track record with government investments.

As a banker, Ament said he has assisted the State of Colorado with numerous projects. His Web site touts his work to consolidate the Department of Transportation’s real estate holdings and his role two years ago advising the state’s investments in higher-education projects.

“That’s what we need to do to fix the treasury — to put somebody in there who actually knows how governments finance their operations, who’s had that experience, not just in Colorado, but in other states as well,” he said.

Ament, endorsed by former Gov. Bill Owens, a onetime state treasurer, said his clients have included elected treasurers and other government-finance officials across the United States.

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