McHenry Announces 2010 Iredell County Steering Committee

Sheriff, 3 of 4 County Commissioners among leaders unified behind McHenry

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                 Contact: Ryan Minto
March 25, 2010                                                                                        828-441-2006

Mooresville, NC – Today, Congressman Patrick McHenry announced his top supporters in Iredell County from grassroots activists to business leaders and elected officials, including Sheriff Phillip Redmond and a majority of the County Commission.  Although one of McHenry’s opponents is an Iredell County Commissioner, all three of the other commissioners are supporting McHenry’s re-election bid.  “I couldn’t be happier with the support I’m receiving in Iredell County.  These folks know that times are tough and we have to work hard to help businesses create jobs,” McHenry commented.

Former County Commissioner Sara Tice will serve as Chairman of the steering committee.  “Sara’s exemplary service to the people of Iredell County is legendary.  She holds the honor of being the first female Chair of the Board.  She is a life-long resident of Iredell County whose family had a farm where Lake Norman is today.  She’s been active with numerous community organizations and I’m glad to have her lead the fight for my re-election in Iredell County,” McHenry said.

“We’re fortunate to have such a committed conservative fighting for us in Washington.  He’s involved and active in our fight to bring more jobs to Iredell County.  We can always count on Patrick.  He’s always been there for us,” Mrs. Tice stated.

Congressman McHenry represents the Southern half of Iredell County including Mooresville and Troutman.  In the 2008 Republican primary election he carried Iredell County with 78 percent of the vote.

Steering Committee members include:

Representative Grey Mills–NC House of Representatives District 95, Mooresville

The Honorable Frank Mitchell–Former NC House of Representatives District 96, Statesville

Sheriff Phillip Redmond-Iredell County Sheriff, Union Grove

Commissioner Marvin Norman-Iredell County Board of Commissioners, Statesville

Commissioner Ken Robertson-Iredell County Board of Commissioners, Mooresville

Commissioner Steve Johnson-Iredell County Board of Commissioners, Statesville

The Honorable Sara Tice-Former Iredell County Commissioner, Mooresville

The Honorable Rena Turner-Iredell County Clerk of Court

Mayor Chris Montgomery-Mayor of Mooresville

The Honorable Bill Thunberg-Former Mayor of Mooresville

Commissioner Chris Carney-Mayor Pro Tem of Mooresville

Commissioner Rhett Dusenbury-Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners

Commissioner Miles Atkins-Mooresville Town Board of Commissioners

Mr. David Morgan-Veteran and Former National Security Agency Officer, Mooresville

Mr. Jeffrey Cernuto-Mooresville Business Leader, Mooresville

Mrs. Vickie Ketchie-Mooresville Community Volunteer and Businesswoman, Mooresville

Mr. Cotton Ketchie-Renowned Artist, Mooresville

Mr. Howard Kosofsky-Local Business Leader, Mooresville

Mr. Brad Howard-Local Business Leader, Mooresville

Mr. Brandon Lowery-Local Business Leader, Mooresville

Mr. Steve McGlothlin-Local Business Leader, Mooresville

Mr. John Kasberger-Retired Vice President of Lowe’s Home Improvement, Mooresville

Mrs. Maria Haughton-President of American Stainless Tubing, Troutman

Mr. Jeff Mathews, Local Business Leader, Mooresville

Mrs. Debbie Jackson-Local Business Leader, Mooresville

Mr. Matt McCall- Iredell County GOP Activist, Mooresville

Mr. Jason Abernathy-Iredell County GOP Activist, Mooresville

Mr. Dennis Moody-Iredell County GOP Activist, Mooresville

Ms. Jessica Allen-Iredell County GOP Activist, Mooresville