Peter Hanson Coors (born September 20, 1946) is an American businessman, politician, and philanthropist from the prominent Coors family, known for their brewing empire in Colorado. He served as chairman of Coors Brewing Company and later as chairman of Molson Coors Brewing Company following its merger, as well as chairman of the joint venture MillerCoors. Coors graduated from Yale University in 1969 with a degree in English and joined the family business, rising through executive ranks. His business career has been marked by advocacy for free-market policies and involvement in Colorado's economic development. In politics, Coors ran as a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in Colorado in 2004, securing the Republican nomination but losing the general election to Democrat Ken Salazar. A conservative philanthropist, he has supported various right-leaning causes through family foundations, including ties to organizations like the Donors Capital Fund, which has been described as a straw donor in funding conservative initiatives. Coors has been active in Colorado politics and business advocacy, emphasizing limited government and traditional values. Despite his political ambitions, he has primarily focused on corporate leadership and philanthropy, maintaining influence in Republican circles and the beverage industry. The Coors family background includes German-American heritage, with the brewery founded by Adolph Coors in 1873. Peter Coors is the son of Joseph Coors, a prominent conservative figure, and has been involved in family trusts and foundations that donate to conservative and libertarian causes.