Laura Teal currently serves as Chief of Staff at M.D.C./Richmond American Homes since September 2009. Prior experience includes roles as Development Consultant for Larry A. Mizel, Political Consultant for Laura S Teal, LLC, and Finance Director at Politically Direct Capital. Laura Teal has also held positions with major political campaigns, including Finance Consultant for John McCain 2008 and Colorado Finance Director for the Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee. Educational credentials feature a Post Graduate degree in Campaign Management and Lobbying from American University, along with a Post Graduate degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Communications from the University of Northern Colorado.