Editor’s note: This is a new feature for Colorado Politics. Each week we’ll introduce you to the difference-makers who work behind the scenes.

Andre Bowser is a giant among men in the Colorado Capitol. Not because of his height. He’s about 6 feet tall. Not because of his power or influence in a building full of powerful and influential people. But as he takes out the trash and wipes down the banisters, he is always the guy who makes other feel happier, with a kind word, a joke or a question about their day.

People who work under the Gold Dome in Denver were bummed out last week because Andre the giant is moving on. After 10 years at the Capitol, the 47-year-old Army veteran is moving to Houston, where he has family, to try something new after a good life in Colorado.

Here’s what he told us.

What’s been the most rewarding thing about working at the Capitol?

“The action, I like the business here and the people running around all uptight and getting in people’s face.”

But you’re so laid back! How do you keep your cool demeanor?

“You wake up every day and say, ‘Hey, it’s just another day.’ Don’t bring home to work and take work home. I get up and I say I want to make everybody happy.”

What are you going to miss about Colorado?

“The four seasons. You never know what we’re going to get around here. We’ll bundle up on a particular day, and then we’re all dressing down because it got hot.”

What would be your dream job?

“If I had another life, I’d be the president, and people would be like, ‘Oh, yeah, Andre’s going to get it done.'”

Who’s been your favorite legislator?

“Who’s been the most friendly to me? … I could name two or three, but, you know, I just share my personality the same to everybody in this building, so I really can’t choose one. A lot of them have been great. But, now, if you want me to choose some I don’t like, then I will give you a long answer.”