Aurora / Parker / Centennial community for over 7 years. Dr. Hartman was born and raised in California. At the age of 20 he joined the Army as an Airborne Cavalry Scout and served one tour in Iraq (Operation Desert Shield / Desert Storm). He is a decorated veteran with an Army Commendation Medal with Valor. After 3 years in the Army, he attended Columbia Junior College in Columbia California for 2 years, made Honor Roll and graduated with an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. Continuing his education, he was accepted to The University of Colorado @ Boulder and graduated in 1997 with a B.A. in Kinesiology.