Richard Daniel "Ric" Killian is an American businessman, United States Army officer, and politician who served as a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from 2007 to 2013.
Ric Killian | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 105th district | |
| In office January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Vinson |
| Succeeded by | Jacqueline Schaffer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Daniel Killian[1] July 17, 1964[2] Kaukauna, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | US Army War College, United States Military Academy at West Point |
| Occupation | State Legislator |
| Awards |    |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army, United States Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1986–1991 Active Duty, 1991-Present Army Reserve |
| Rank | Colonel  |
| Unit | Office of the Secretary of Defense |
| Battles/wars | Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
Early life, education, and business career
editKillian was born in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, in 1964. He was also raised there. In 1986, he earned a BS in organizational leadership from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was a lieutenant/captain of the United States Army from 1986 to 1991. After that, he retired and has been a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve since.
After retiring from the U.S. Army, Killian went into real estate. In 1995, he was named president of Howey Construction & Development and served until that position until 2000. He was then general manager of NVR until 2003. After that, he was vice president of Orleans Home builders until he was appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2006.
Early political career
editIn 1992, he was elected to the Kaukauna Area School District Board of Education and served one term. In 2004, he decided to run again to become a school board member, this time on the Mecklenburg Area Catholic School Board of Education.[3]
North Carolina House of Representatives
editCommittee assignments
edit- House Committee on Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- House Committee on Education
- House Committee on Elections
- House Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
- House Committee on Homeland Security, Military and Veterans Affairs (Chair)
- House Committee on Judiciary
- House Committee on Military and Homeland Security (Chair)
- House Committee on Redistricting
- House Committee on Transportation
- House Subcommittee A (Judiciary)
- House Subcommittee on Capital
- House Subcommittee on Transportation (Chair)[4]
Electoral history
editIn August 2006, incumbent Republican State Representative Doug Vinson, of North Carolina's 105th House District, decided not to run for a 2nd term. He was elected to the seat as a Republican unopposed.[5] He won re-election unopposed in 2008[6] and 2010. He left office in 2013.[7]
2010
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ric Killian (incumbent) | 22,857 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 22,857 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2008
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ric Killian (incumbent) | 35,879 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 35,879 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2006
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Ric Killian | 15,343 | 100% | |
| Total votes | 15,343 | 100% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2012 congressional election
editAfter redistricting, Killian decided to retire from the state legislature to run for the newly redrawn North Carolina's 9th congressional district. He said "[Incumbent Sue Myrick] fought against runaway spending, and she always provided excellent service to her constituents, and that will continue if I am elected."[11] U.S. Senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee John McCain (R-AZ) endorsed Killian during the Republican primary in March 2012.[12] Killian did not receive the nomination, which was won by Robert Pittenger.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Pittenger | 29,999 | 32.45% | |
| Republican | Jim Pendergraph | 23,401 | 25.31% | |
| Republican | Edwin Peacock III | 11,336 | 12.26% | |
| Republican | Ric Killian | 9,691 | 10.48% | |
| Republican | Dan Barry | 5,515 | 5.97% | |
| Republican | Andy Dulin | 4,526 | 4.90% | |
| Republican | Mike Steinberg | 2,297 | 2.48% | |
| Republican | Jon Gauthier | 2,056 | 2.22% | |
| Republican | Ken Leonczyk | 2,047 | 2.21% | |
| Republican | Richard Lynch | 1,000 | 1.08% | |
| Republican | Michael Shaffer (withdrew) | 579 | 0.63% | |
| Total votes | 92,447 | 100% | ||
Personal life
editRic married Debbi in 1991 and had four children. They are members of St. Matthew Catholic Church.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Richard Daniel Killian". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy. West Point, New York: Association of Graduates U.S.M.A. 1986. p. 915. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Ric Killian".
- ^ "Our Campaigns - NC - State House 105 Race - Nov 07, 2006". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - NC State House 105 Race - Nov 04, 2008". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - NC State House 105 Race - Nov 02, 2010". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- ^ North Carolina State Board of Elections ncsbe.gov
- ^ North Carolina State Board of Elections ncsbe.gov
- ^ North Carolina State Board of Elections ncsbe.gov
- ^ Killian joins the race for the 9th congressional district davidsonnews.net February 22, 2012 [dead link]
- ^ McCain endorses Killian The Charlotte Observer March 26, 2012 [dead link]
- ^ North Carolina State Board of Elections ncsbe.gov
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