ADDRESS: General Slocum Court EMAIL: hapconnors@aol.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING:www.hapconnors.org; Facebook, Twitter @hapconnors POLITICAL PARTY: Independent AGE: 51 PLACE OF BIRTH: South Carolina FAMILY: Three daughters: Mollie, Maggie and Caroline
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors, Chancellor District since 2003
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Vice President, Center for Innovative Technology
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 16 years
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of South Carolina, 1987; Executive Management Program, Georgetown University, 2000
MILITARY RECORD: none
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Board of Trustees, Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center; Chairman, Fredericksburg Technology Council; Chamber of Commerce; Central Virginia Battlefields Trust; Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield; and Ruritan Club
HONORS, AWARDS WON: 2004, Civil War Trust-Saving Chancellorsville Battlefield 2010, Fredericksburg Area Home Builders
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1) Attracting high-tech jobs
2) Boosting heritage tourism
3) Improving economic development
Tim McLaughlin
ADDRESS: Catharine’s Furnace Court EMAIL: tim@tim4spotsy.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING: tim4spotsy.com POLITICAL PARTY: Independent AGE: 45 PLACE OF BIRTH: Wilkinsburg, Pa. FAMILY: Wife, Becky, and two children: Joe, 11, and Katie, 9
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: N/A
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Mechanical engineer for the U.S. Navy; retired Marine Corps officer
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 9 years
EDUCATION: Bachelor of science in mechanical engineering, Virginia Military Institute, 1990; Master of Science in business, Webster University, 1995
MILITARY RECORD: Served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 20 years; retired lieutenant colonel
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Boy Scout and Cub Scout leader
HONORS, AWARDS WON: Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1.
Jobs
2.
Taxes
3.
Property rights
Board of Supervisors - Courtland District
Jerry I. Logan, R
ADDRESS:East River Bend Road EMAIL:jilogan@mac.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING: Facebook POLITICAL PARTY: Republican AGE: 69 PLACE OF BIRTH: Baltimore, Md FAMILY: Wife, Mary; five children and 14 grandchildren
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Vice chairman of the Spotsylvania Republican Committee, 1994-1995; Courtland supervisor 1996-99 and 2006 to present
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 45 years
EDUCATION: Master Electrical License, Columbia Technical Institute, 1979; studied business law, Germanna Community College, 1981-1982
MILITARY RECORD: none
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Has served on numerous boards and commissions including Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center Advisory Board and the National Day of Prayer committee, trustee at Spotswood Baptist Church, has taken several mission trips
HONORS, AWARDS WON:
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1) Jobs
2) Education
3) Transportation
David Ross, I
ADDRESS: Towering Oak Road EMAIL: david.ross.7@verizon.net WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING: www.DavidRoss.weebly.com; Facebook, “David Ross for Spotsy BOS” POLITICAL PARTY: Independent AGE: 46 PLACE OF BIRTH: Iowa FAMILY: Wife, Jennifer Milligan Ross, and six children: Hailey, Garrett, Noah, Jeff, Marissa, and Andrew
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Program Manager, Information Technology field; Marine Corps officer for more than 20 years
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? Five years
EDUCATION: Bachelors of Business Administration in Finance, Iowa State University, 1987; Masters of Science Systems Management (with distinction), Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 2000; Project Manager Professional certification, 2008
MILITARY RECORD: Served in the United States Marine Corps from 1987 to 2008
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Coached a youth baseball team at New Life in Christ for past five summers. Bell ringer for the Salvation Army. Supported the food bank, and support the Salvation Army by direct donations and volunteering time bell ringing with family at Christmas time in front of the Spotsylvania Mall.
HONORS, AWARDS WON: Honor Graduate, The Basic School, U.S. Marine Corps, 1988; Honor Graduate, Flight Squadron 10, United States Navy School, 1989; Faculty Award for Management Excellence, Naval Postgraduate School, 2000.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1) Taxes
2) Property rates
3) Jobs
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior Pastor, Mount Hope Baptist Church
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 25 years
EDUCATION: American University Bachelor of Arts in Justice and the Law, 1982
Virginia Union University, Masters of Divinity, 1986
Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Masters of Arts Christian Education, 1987
Howard University, Doctorate of Ministry, 1993
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? IF YES, PROVIDE DETAILS. no
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: (Include dates for each.) Founded Hope Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit social-services and affordable housing agency; founded Mount Hope Academy, a nonprofit school; leads a church with a congregation of more than 1,000
HONORS, AWARDS WON (Include dates.): 2006Lily Foundation Sabbatical Grant
2009 Lott Carey’s Pastoral Excellence Award
2009 Leadership Coaching Certification Georgetown University
2011 Commendation from the Senate of the Commonwealth of Virginia for 25 years as Pastor and Community Leader
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE: Meeting school and public safety needs; economic development; and meeting the diverse needs of Livingston District, including paving rural roads.
Ann L. Heidig, R
ADDRESS: Bumpass EMAIL:heidigcampaign@cs.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING:annheidig.com POLITICAL PARTY: Republican AGE: 67 PLACE OF BIRTH: Washington, D.C. FAMILY: Husband, Willard Heidig; four children: Jeff, Eric, Mike and Stacey Heidig; and six grandchildren
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: N/A
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Former intelligence analyst; founded Oak Hill Vineyard; and established Lake Anna Winery
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 17 years
EDUCATION: Bachelor of arts from James Madison University; master of science in strategic intelligence from Defense Intelligence College; master of science in security strategy from National War College
MILITARY RECORD: None.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No.
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Member of Kirk O’Cliff Presbyterian Church; member of the Governor’s Economic Development and Job Creation Commission; president of the Spotsylvania Farm Bureau; president of the Virginia Wineries Association; member of the Virginia Agribusiness Council Board; former member of the Spotsylvania Events and Tourism Commission
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1.
Jobs
2.
Taxes
3. Education
Thomas C. “T.C.” Waddy Jr., I
ADDRESS: Waddy Lane EMAIL:spotsytcw@aol.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING: N/A POLITICAL PARTY: Independent AGE: 76 PLACE OF BIRTH: Spotsylvania County FAMILY: Wife: Mary; four daughters: Claudia Moore, Carolyn Amick, Patricia Talley and Grace Lynch; two sons: Thomas and Ben; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren
PREVIOUS/CURRENT OFFICES HELD: Livingston District supervisor since 1996; Spotsylvania County sheriff, 1980-1996; Spotsylvania County deputy sheriff, 1971-1979
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Retired farmer, former sheriff and deputy sheriff and a former worker at the F.M.C. Plant
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 76 years
EDUCATION: Spotsylvania High School, 1949-1952
MILITARY RECORD: None
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No.
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Lifetime member of the Spotsylvania Volunteer Fire Department; Lake Anna Civic Association member; past chairman of deacons at Mount Hermon Baptist Church; served on the Lake Anna advisory committee and the Agriculture and Forestry District committee.
HONORS, AWARDS WON: Veterans of Foreign Wars of United States, Spotsylvania Post 10546; Outstanding Service in Law Enforcement, 1996; Citizen of the Year, from Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 2007
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1.
Education and youth
2.
24/7 coverage of fire and rescue using a true combination system
3.
Keeping taxes affordable
Board of Supervisors - Salem District
Donald R. Holmes, I
ADDRESS: Salem Fields EMAIL:drholmes55@yahoo.com POLITICAL PARTY: Independent AGE: 56 PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Louis, Mo. FAMILY: Wife: Dianne; a stepdaughter: Stephanie Dalton, a graduate student at Radford University; a stepson: Zachary Dalton, a student at Radford University
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: Spotsylvania School Board member October 2004- present
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Senior military analyst with Cubic Applications Inc; has served as a Naval Flight Officer for the U.S. Marine Corps
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 17 years
EDUCATION: Masters degree in human resource management and development from National-Louis University, 2001; bachelors in administration of justice from the University of Missouri, 1977; Graduated from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College, 1990
MILITARY RECORD: Served for 20 years in the Marine Corps, including as Assistant Officer in Charge of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee for the inauguration of Bill Clinton and in combat operations during Desert Storm
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? Yes, for driving under the influence in 1990 and 1993
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Member and ministry/service volunteer at Salem Fields Community Church; baseball coach for Parks and Recreation, Babe Ruth and Rappahannock Fall, 2001-2009; parent volunteer at Chancellor High School; and volunteer firefighter with Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue, 1991-2006.
HONORS, AWARDS WON: Military medals, including Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Kuwait Liberation Medal; Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company 6 Rookie of the Year, 2000 and Company 6 Firefighter of the Year, 2001; Chancellor High School Principal’s Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service, 2010
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1) Taxes, economic development
2) Quality of life services-education
3) Emergency services and transportation
Paul D. Trampe, I
ADDRESS: Tyrell Court EMAIL:pdtrampe@aol.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING: paultrampe.com POLITICAL PARTY: Independent AGE: 46 PLACE OF BIRTH: St. Louis, Mo. FAMILY: Michele Trampe, wife POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: None
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Economist, U.S. Department of Defense; has been an adjunct professor at American University and George Mason University
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? Nine years
EDUCATION: Doctor of Philosophy in public policy, George Mason University, 2008; Masters of Arts in history, George Mason University, 2003; Bachelor of Arts in politics and economics and business, Cornell College, 1987
MILITARY RECORD: None
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Neighborhood Watch leader, 2010 to present; Care Group Leader, New Life in Christ Church, 2007 to present; Youth counselor, Prince of Peach Church, 1989-1995; Treasurer, Prince of Peace Church, 1988-1989
HONORS, AWARDS WON:
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1) Jobs and economic growth
2) Reducing the tax burden
3) Respect for property rights
School Board - Chancellor District
Michael Cotter, I
ADDRESS: Flint Hill Station community EMAIL: mvcotter@comcast.net WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING: Web: welcomebackcotter.net/Mike_Cotter Facebook: Mike Cotter for School Board AGE: 58 PLACE OF BIRTH: Baltimore, Md. FAMILY: Wife, Diane; two adult daughters
OFFICES HELD: Chairman, Chancellor Green Civic Association, late
1970s–early ‘80s; Spotsylvania County Parks and Recreation Commission
(Chancellor District), 1994–99, chairman 1998–99; Flint Hill Station
Homeowners Association, board member 1987–98, current chairman.
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Retired educator, 30 years with Spotsylvania County Schools, 2 years
with Rappahannock County schools.
1975–1982: Teacher, coach and athletic director at John J. Wright
Middle School, Battlefield Middle School and Spotsylvania High School.
1982–1989: Assistant Principal in Rappahannock County and then
Spotswood Elementary School.
1989–1998: Principal at Lee Hill Elementary, opened Brock Road
Elementary in 1992.
1998–2007: Director of Elementary Education, Spotsylvania County
schools. Retired in 2007 to care for two parents with health issues.
They passed away in 2008.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY: Wife, Diane Cotter, retired in June after 35 years as a teacher with
Spotsylvania County schools.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 34 years.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts degree, Westminster College, New
Wilmington, Pa., 1975; Master’s degree in education, University of
Virginia, 1981.
MILITARY RECORD: None
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Micah Ministries, 2007–present, project
coordinator for Giving Back Program, transportation, housing
assistance, mentor; Head Start Policy Council, 2009–present;
Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 1971–present, youth leader,
Sunday School teacher, usher, church council member (1995–99);
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, board member, 1993–98, 2000–2007,
bus driver for youth activities, Power Camp coordinator; Spotsylvania
County Parks and Recreation Commission, 1994–99; Chancellor High
School Marching Band Parents board of directors, 1997–99; FredCamp,
1999–2006, served on the organizing board, leader at summer camps for
seven years; Tutor/mentor, Brock Road Elementary, 2010-present.
HONORS, AWARDS: 1992-Recognized by the Virginia Association for
Elementary School Principals for innovative practices at Brock Road
Elementary.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1. Representing the best interests of the students and parents of
Spotsylvania County. This includes being accessible, listening to the
needs of teachers, staff and parents to provide the most affordable,
quality educational experience for our students.
2. Being good stewards of the funds available to maintain and improve
on the quality of education in the county. A careful review is
necessary to ensure that the School Board’s priority is focused on the
needs of students, services to their families and the staff working
in, and supporting, all our schools.
3. School Board members should have a vested interest in Spotsylvania
County schools. No one currently sitting or running for a School Board
position has had the unique opportunity to work at every level in
Spotsylvania County schools as I have. This experience brings a level
of expertise and perspective that can prove valuable to the School
Board in representing families and all employees. It has been my
pleasure to be actively involved in music, sports and academic
programs as my children progressed through the school system. I have
been a teacher, coach, athletic director, assistant principal,
principal and central office director, not to mention a committed
parent. This has allowed me to be involved in every level of
education, from pre-school to high school. I continue to work as a
volunteer and mentor, while also serving on the Head Start Policy
Council.
Dawn Shelley, I
ADDRESS: Sawhill community EMAIL: dawnshelley4schoolboard@gmail.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING:DawnShelley4SchoolBoard.com Facebook: Dawn Shelley for School Board
AGE: 48 PLACE OF BIRTH: Jacksonville, Fla. FAMILY: Son, Andrew, 15, a sophomore at Riverbend High School;
daughter, Samantha, 13, an 8th grader at Ni River Middle School.
OFFICES HELD: None
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Spotsylvania County Schools, Special Education Teacher, Ni River
Middle School, 2008–present, Long-term substitute, 2005–2008.
The Longaberger Co., independent home consultant, 2002–2005, branch
leader, 2005–2008.
Household manager, Spotsylvania, 1995–2005.
Meridian (Miss.) Public Schools, Career Discovery Teacher, 1994–95,
Special Education Teacher, 1993–94.
Duval County (Fla.) Schools, Teacher of Varying Exceptionalities, 1987–1993.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY: None
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 13 years
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Education, 1985, Master of
Education, 1986, both from the University of Florida.
MILITARY RECORD: None
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Church of the Messiah, Vacation Bible
School, June 2011, various church activities including teaching Sunday
school; Spotsylvania Education Foundation, golf tournament, June 2011;
Fredericksburg Field House field hockey coach, 2011; Fredericksburg
Parks and Recreation field hockey coach, 2007–2010; Spotsylvania Parks
and Recreation volunteer, 2004; Various volunteer activities with
various groups, 2001–present; PTA co–chair for various committees,
2001–2005; Lake of the Woods preschool chair for various committees,
1999–2004.
HONORS, AWARDS: Asked to join Rep. Rob Wittman’s Education Advisory
Council, May 2011; Selected to participate in Virginia Department of
Education Virginia Grade Level Alternative Range Finding Committee,
fall 2010; Selected to participate in Teaching History Grant, 2009;
Longaberger Regional and National Recruitment Leader Status,
2004–2006; Longaberger Regional and National Sales Leader Status,
2003–2007; Wilderness Elementary School Volunteer of the Month, 2003;
Chosen to be Field Test Teacher for State of Mississippi’s Career
Discovery Program, 1994; Chosen to represent Duval County in San
Diego, Calif. in the Year–Round School Conference, 1991; Chosen to be
an inaugural staff member in the opening of Mandarin Middle School in
Duval County, Fla., 1990; Duval County Rookie Teacher of the Year
nominee, 1987.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1. Reduce class sizes and student–to–teacher ratio. With the budget
cuts of the past few years, the Spotsylvania County school division
has not replaced most positions that were lost to attrition. Many
higher-paid teachers retired to take advantage of the Retirement
Opportunity Program. The school division did not replace them with
lower paid teachers as the original ROP plan was designed, therefore
the class sizes have grown. In the Central Administrative Office
people took advantage of the ROP, as well. These positions were
filled, but not with lower paid staff. The Central Administrative
Office must be restructured so that more money can be put into the
classrooms to help our students. Many of the staff members in the
Central Administrative Office are former teachers; they can return to
the classroom to teach our students.
2. Improve communication with stakeholders. To do this, first of all,
the School Board agendas should be emailed out to the community. The
upcoming policy changes or additions should be made more public. The
meetings can be streamed over the Internet. This will give anyone
access to the meetings, no matter who they have for television
service. The Internet will be used to communicate in a timelier manner
with all stakeholders. Any changes to policies, attendance zones,
testing, etc. need to be announced far enough in advance that the
stakeholders will have time to give input.
3. Reduce the amount of benchmark testing to increase instructional
time. Much class time is used to review, test, and go over benchmark
tests. Valuable instructional time is lost each nine weeks for
benchmark testing. The tests have flaws so that the data that is
collected is not accurate. These tests also encumber the computer labs
for up to one third of each nine weeks, not including SOLs. The
technology was purchased for student instructional use yet it is
unavailable over one fourth of the school year.
OFFICES HELD: Chairman of Vendor Committee, Virginia Association of
School Business Officials, 2006–2011; President, VASBO, 2005–2006;
President–Elect, VASBO, 2004–2005; Secretary, VASBO, 2003–2004;
Treasurer, VASBO, 2002–2003; Membership Committee, VASBO, 2000–2003.
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: 1968–1974, Missionary, Recife, Brazil.
1974–1975, ESL teacher and translator, Michigan English Course and
Latin American Education Association, Recife, Brazil.
1975–1977, Elementary teacher, Mary Immaculate School, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
1977–1979, Superintendent, American School of Recife, Recife, Brazil.
1979–1980, Superintendent, Our Lady of Mercy School, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
1982–1985, Assistant Superintendent for Finance and Personnel,
Greensville County Schools, Emporia, Va.
1985–2000, Assistant Superintendent for Administration/Finance/Clerk
of Board, Spotsylvania County Schools.
2000–2001, Interim superintendent, Spotsylvania County Schools.
2001–2005, Assistant Superintendent for Administration/Finance/Clerk
of Board, Spotsylvania County Schools.
2005–2011, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services/Clerk
of Board, Spotsylvania County Schools. Retired June 2011.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 26 years
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree, Our Lady of the Snows Scholasticate,
Pass Christian, Miss., 1968; Graduate studies in theology, Instituto
de Teologia de Recife at Universidade Catolica and Faculdade de
Filosophia, Recife, Brazil, 1968–70; Masters in Educational
Administration, Virginia Tech, 1978; Doctorate in Educational
Administration, Virginia Tech, 1982.
MILITARY RECORD: None
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Recent volunteer with Spotsylvania
Emergency Concerns Association
HONORS, AWARDS:Cardinal Award from Virginia Association of School
Business Officials, May 2010; Cardinal Award from Southern Association
of School Business Officials, April 2011.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1. As a representative of the Courtland District, to be an active
listener and maintain a professional working environment between the
School Board and the Board of Supervisors in order to carry on the
legacy of prior School Board members.
2. To focus on program improvement in the areas of drop-out
prevention, professional development, class size, and employee
compensation by working with superintendent, staff, community members
and fellow board members to find solutions, thereby retaining highly
qualified staff and improving the school division to serve
Spotsylvania County students for the 21st century.
3. To develop a budget that is responsive to the needs of the
students, staff and funding capability of the Board of Supervisors.
Cliff Vaughan, I
ADDRESS: Chancellorsville Hunt
EMAIL: buy-sell-rent-withcliff@comcast.net WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING: Facebook: Cliff Vaughan AGE: 66 PLACE OF BIRTH: Portsmouth, Va. FAMILY: Wife, Rita, and one daughter, two sons, one granddaughter,
three grandsons.
OFFICES HELD: Planning Commissioner, February 2007 to
present; Historic Preservation Commission, April 2007 to present;
Planning Commissioner in the town of Leesburg for 19 years
(1986–2005), Cable Commissioner (1985–1986).
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: 2004–2010, Licensed realtor.
July 1973–November 2003, Supervisory and managerial positions with
Verizon. (Retired in 2003)
1969–July 1973, Postal clerk, U.S. Postal Service.
August 1964–August 1968, U.S. Air Force, worked as a site developer
handling architectural drafting and design, land surveying, materials
testing and estimating.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? Six years
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Norfolk State University, 1973
MILITARY RECORD: Honorably discharged, U.S. Air Force, disabled Vietnam-era vet.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Spotsylvania County Sunday School Union,
debate coach and judge, co-created the Union’s “rites of passage”
program for young males between the ages of 12 and 16. The county’s
six middle schools now host debate teams. That program resulted from
the Sunday School Union’s initial “Great Debate” initiative. I have
been involved in and have run both programs since 2008.
HONORS, AWARDS: All were associated with my employment, mostly while
with Verizon and the military.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1. To lead! Board members are obligated to lead and direct the system
in a way that will ensure continued academic excellence. I am
committed to reestablishing the board’s authority as the head of the
county’s school system. Curriculums must be accurate and must reflect
the most current levels of properly vetted academic knowledge.
2. Ensure that the school system is properly funded going forward. The
current level of funding must be maintained, at a minimum.
Proportional adjustments must be considered annually. A greater
portion of future budgets must be allocated for student services and
teachers’ salaries.
3. State funding is predicated on the number of students that
regularly attend classes. However, truancy is tracked and enforced by
teachers and principals, as there are no truant officers assigned to
this county’s schools. I will work with my peers to reduce the truancy
rate, thereby, increasing state funding.
OFFICES HELD: I have been on several boards, the last being Central
Virginia TV as CEO.
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: President/CEO of Dominion Eagle Group, a financial planning and wealth
management company.
Former teacher/coach and athletic director from Texas. When I moved to
Virginia I came here as a regional manager for one of the largest
financial services and insurance companies in America. I oversaw three
states: Virginia, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania, including
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. I had 57 associates under me. I managed
tens of millions of dollars of volume and was the Officer of
Securities Jurisdiction for those states. I still am an OSJ in
Virginia. I have more than 20 years of experience as a financial
advisor, planner and wealth manager.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY: None
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? About 17 years.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science degree in Education, Stephen F.
Austin University, Texas.
MILITARY RECORD: None
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Volunteer baseball coach at the
University of Mary Washington for eight years; my company hosted the
Juvenile Diabetes Golf Tournament (our kids do not have diabetes) for
11 years; very involved with my church.
HONORS, AWARDS: Nine-time national award winner with my previous
company before starting my own.
Chosen three times Legion of Honor as one of the top representatives
in the nation out of 3000.
Chosen six times as Masters winner, a nationwide leadership award out
of 3,000 in the company.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1. That teachers and personnel get a pay raise.
2. That our students stop paying to participate in after–school or
school activities.
3. That we enhance the ability of our students, when they graduate, to
be able to compete in our new global environment.
Ray J. Lora, I
ADDRESS: Shady Grove area EMAIL:raylora@hughes.net WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING: None AGE: 68 PLACE OF BIRTH: New York, N.Y. FAMILY: Wife, Christine Lora, four adult sons.
OFFICES HELD: Elected to the Spotsylvania School Board in 2003;
reelected on 2007.
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: 1962–1965, US Army;
1965–1968, Army Reserve;
1970–1990, Police officer, Metropolitan (D.C.) Police Department; U.S.
Secret Service, the White House; U.S. Marshals Service.
1990–1995, Peace Corps;
1995–2000, Charirman of the Foreign Language Department, Rippon Middle
School in Prince William County and teacher at Courtland High School
and Spotsylvania High School in Spotsylvania County.
Training Instructor, Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy.
Current- Training consultant, instructor.
Retired from the U.S. Government with 34 years of service. Retired
from Virginia with 17 years of civil service.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY: None
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 49 years
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science with honors in Criminal Justice,
Northeastern University, Boston, Mass.; Master of Public
Administration, Northeastern University; Completed first year of law
school at the New England School of Law; Doctor of Public
Administration, Nova Southeastern University.
In recent years I have completed numerous post-graduate classes in
education at George Washington University, U.Va., George Mason and
the University of Mary Washington.
MILITARY RECORD: U.S. Army, 1962–1968, (Vietnam–era veteran).
Airborne, served in the 3rd Infantry, The Old Guard of the Army.
Honorably Discharged.
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Big Brother/Big Sister, Past President of
the Northern Virginia BB/BS; More than 40 years of coaching and
involvement in youth activities including parks and recreation coach,
4–H, Boy Scouts, softball coach at Courtland High School, Student
Council Association sponsor at Spotsylvania High School; Life member
Riverbend High School Athletic Boosters; past PTO/PTA president at
John J. Wright Middle School (twice), The Commonwealth Governor School
(twice), Spotsylvania High School (once); current president, the
Belmont Ruritan Club; current president, Spotsylvania High School
Athletic Boosters; member of St Mathew’s church in Spotsylvania.
HONORS, AWARDS: The FBI Director leadership award, 2007; various
community awards and military awards.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1. Hiring and retention of quality employees.
2. Providing just compensation to all school employees.
3. Maintaining class size in our classrooms.
Kirk Twigg, I
ADDRESS: off Robert E. Lee Drive EMAIL:kirktwigg@aol.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING:twiggforschoolboard.com AGE: 53 PLACE OF BIRTH: Meyersdale, Pa. FAMILY: Wife Kathy, daughter Lisa, son Jonathan.
OFFICES HELD: July 2010 to present, Spotsylvania County Cable
Commission, Livingston District.
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: Environmental, Safety, & Health Program Manager, L-3 Corp, Stafford, Va.
Engineering and management background in Environmental, Safety, &
Health and Fire Protection Engineering, spanning 30 years. This
includes experience in risk management, engineering, training, safety
engineering, code review, safety system design, technical writing,
project management, and administration working in the Department of
Energy, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, utility, hospital, auto
manufacturing, and commerce industries.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY: None
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 14 years
EDUCATION: Masters Degree in Business Administration, Regent
University, Virginia Beach, 1996; Registered as a Certified Safety
Professional, 1987; Registered as a Certified Hazardous Materials
Manager, 2009; Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Safety & Fire
Protection Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1980; Certified as
a Six Sigma Black Belt, 2010.
MILITARY RECORD: None
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: Kirk and his wife team-minister, teach,
and counsel 150 children and their families each week at Grace Church,
where his wife serves as children’s pastor. He also serves on the
Spotsylvania County Cable Commission, is a certified CPR & First Aid
Instructor for the American Red Cross, a long–time
coach/facilitator/chaperone for the Special Olympics, is involved in
church leadership as a layman, and is a former volunteer
Firefighter/EMT for 12 years in Oklahoma and Ohio.
HONORS, AWARDS: None
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1.Retaining quality teachers/bus drivers (our most valued asset) by
paying competitive salaries with recovered funds from restructured
finances.
2. Restoring “after-school buses” and rid our schools of “pay for play.”
3. Empowering our teachers (our most valued asset).
Sheriff
Brian M. Bettis
ADDRESS: Thornburg area
EMAIL: bmb7002@yahoo.com WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING: Web: bettisforsheriff.com Facebook: Vote Brian Bettis Sheriff of Spotsylvania County POLITICAL PARTY: Independent AGE: 40 PLACE OF BIRTH: Alexandria, Va. FAMILY: Two daughters (ages 15 and 9) who attend Spotsylvania County schools.
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: None
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:
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September 2008 – Present: Program Analyst, The Department of Homeland
Security, Office of Counternarcotics Enforcement.
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March 2008–September 2008: Technical Trainer, ManTech Inc., assigned
to the Department of Homeland Security, Office of Intelligence and
Analysis.
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March 2006–March 2008: Intelligence Analyst/Watch Officer, ManTech
Inc., assigned to the Department of Homeland Security National
Operations Center.
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December 1997–September2006: City of Fredericksburg Police Department.
Served on patrol; Special Detail Unit (responsible for uniform drug
interdiction); Special Entry Tactics Team; K-9 Division.
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September 1993–December 1997: Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office.
Served on patrol; bike patrol; Criminal Detectives Division as an
Undercover Narcotics Investigator; Emergency Response Team.
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IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY: None
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HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 25 years
EDUCATION: Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy, 1994;
Courtland High School, class of 1988; Some college.
MILITARY RECORD: None
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES:
- 2nd Thief Motorcycle Ministry, January 2009 to present. “In January of
2009 I found Christ through my enjoyment of riding motorcycles. Being
part of 2nd Thief allows me the opportunity to serve and enjoy our God
while riding my Harley.” 2nd Thief participates in community outreach
projects with churches and other Christian ministries. (2ndthief.org)
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Salem Fields Community Church, February 2009 to present, usher duties.
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Spotsylvania County Parks and Recreation soccer coach, spring 2008.
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Volunteer firefighter, Chancellor Volunteer Fire Department, 1990–1995.
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HONORS, AWARDS WON:
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Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, VFW Post 3103, City of
Fredericksburg Police Department, 2001.
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Letter of Recognition, City of Fredericksburg Police Department, 2000.
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Letter of Recognition for Community Policing, City of Fredericksburg
Police Department, 1998.
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Letter of Recognition from the Virginia State Police Bureau of
Criminal Investigation, Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office, 1997.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1) Creating a safe and hassle-free school environment for our children.
2) Enhancing the relationship between the Sheriff’s Office and the
residents of Spotsylvania County.
3) Restructuring the Sheriff’s Office to increase morale amongst its employees.
OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:
-1969–1989, Fairfax County Police Department, Patrol Division, Criminal
Investigations Division, Vice and Narcotics Division, Criminal
Intelligence Division, Administrative Division, Polygraph Examiner.
-1989–1996, Spotsylvania Commonwealth Attorney's Office, North Central
Virginia Regional Narcotics Task Force.
-1996-2011, Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office, North Central Virginia
Regional Narcotics Task Force, Criminal Investigations Division.
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS CURRENTLY OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY
Wife Terry, Livingston Elementary School teacher, retired in June.
Son, Daniel Harris, previously employed as Spotsylvania Sheriff's
Deputy 2006-2011. Resigned in 2011 to take new position. Now employed
by Rappahannock Regional Jail.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 32 years
EDUCATION:
Radford High School; Northern Virginia Criminal Justice
Academy; Fairfax County Police Academy; Virginia School of Polygraph;
John J. College, N.Y.; Delta College, Mich.; Southern Police
Institute, Ky.; Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy;
FBI–Advanced Polygraph, Interview/Interrogation, Organized Crime,
Gambling Technology, Asian Crime; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and
Firearms–Organized Gangs; Drug Enforcement Agency, numerous narcotics
investigators classes; Virginia State Police, numerous schools and
seminars; Tools for Tolerance, training for supervisors.
MILITARY RECORD: none
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES:Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation Coach,
Various Church Volunteer Services, Public Narcotics Education
Services, Christmas Stockings for Troops Program
HONORS, AWARDS WON: Award, Informants Program, Fairfax County Police
Department; Award, Initiating Intelligence Division of Fairfax County
Police Department; Policeman of the Year award, Fraternal Order of
Police, Fredericksburg; 2008 Sheriff’s Achievement Award, Spotsylvania
; 2009 Homicide Award, Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1) How the Sheriff's Office can best protect citizens and meet our 21st century public safety needs.
2) How the Sheriff's Office can improve and increase Spotsylvania's
crime prevention efforts.
3) How the Sheriff's Office can better serve and assist residents,
guests and local businesses.
Mike S. Timm
ADDRESS: Near Lake Anna EMAIL:mtimm@hughes.net WEBSITE/SOCIAL NETWORKING:votemiketimm.com Facebook: Elect Mike Timm for Sheriff POLITICAL PARTY: Independent AGE: 53 PLACE OF BIRTH: Washington, D.C. FAMILY: wife, Cheryl L. Timm
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE: None OCCUPATION/WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Lieutenant Colonel, Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office (chief
deputy), member of the department since 1989.
- Fairfax County School Division, carpenter, 1977–1989.
- Galanis Service Station, attendant, 1971–1980.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY? 22 years
EDUCATION:
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, 1994; Bachelor’s
Degree, Administration of Justice, 2000; Master of Public
Administration, 2002.
MILITARY RECORD: N/A
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME? No
COMMUNITY/CHURCH ACTIVITIES: St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 2009;
Knights of Columbus, Bishop Keating Council # 12434, 2010; Lake Anna
Civic Association, 2000; Belmont Ruritan Club, 2010; Eagles Lodge
Aerie # 4391, 2011; Moose Lodge # 1655, 2011.
HONORS, AWARDS WON: Dean’s List, 1994; National Highway Traffic Safety
Award, 1999; Golden Key National Honor Society, 2000; Phi Kappa Phi
National Honor Society, 2000; Elected Chancellor, Knights of Columbus
Council #12434, 2011.
THREE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN THIS RACE:
1) Crimes that are related to technology, i.e., Internet predators
preying on our children, and, frauds, scams and identity thefts via
the computer perpetrated against our senior citizens.
2) Narcotics sales and drug abuse that are continuing to grow.
3) Criminal gangs and the crimes with them, i.e., vandalism,
graffiti, theft, burglary, and sometimes homicide.
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