Douglass Heckman's Biography
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Full Name:
Douglass 'Doug' S. Heckman
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Pat; 3 Children: Daniel, Thomas, Samantha
Birth Date:
09/17/1959
Birth Place:
Allentown, PA
Home City:
Norcross, GA
Religion:
Christian
MBA, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, 1989
BS, United States Military Academy at West Point, 1981
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 7, 2010
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 7, 2008
Member, West Point Endowment Investment Committee, 2002-present
Member, Senatorial Academy Selection Committee, 2003-2008
Marketing Executive, Camden Holdings Inc., 2010- present
Colonel, United States Army, Iraq, 2009-2010
Managing Director, Phoenix Investment Partners, 2004-2008
Colonel, United States Army, Iraq, 2006-2007
Managing Director, West AM, 2001-2004
Lieutenant Colonel, United States Army, Afghanistan/Fort Bragg, 2001-2002
Director, Neuberger Berman, 1998-2001
Vice President, Merrill Lynch, 1989-1996
Officer, United States Army, 1981-1987
Various, Boy Scouts of America, 1996-present
Former President, Local Homeowners Association
Member, Simpsonwood United Methodist Church
Awards:
Several Bronze Stars, Combat Action Badge.
Favorite Book:
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt, A More Perfect Constitution.
Favorite Movie:
Ben Hur.
Favorite TV Shows:
Chuck, 60 Minutes, The King of Queens.
Priority Issues:
Reducing our dependence on foreign oil, securing our borders, making loans available to small business, fully funding public education.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Extreme politics are grinding reasonable debate to a halt. I want to get back to statesmanship on behalf of the people and public service on behalf of our country. This run for office is an extension of my military service.