Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Washington, District 9, 2016

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 9, 2012

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 9, 2008, 2010

Candidate, Washington State House of Representatives, District 28, 1984

Member, Republican National Committee, 1988-2012

Member, Republican National Congressional Committee, 2008-2012

Entrepreneur, present

Engineer, Raytheon, 1996-1997

Engineer, Norden, 1995-1996

Engineer, General Electric, 1993-1995

Simulation Engineer, Hughes, 1991-1992

Simulation Engineer, Rockwell, 1989-1990

Simulation Engineer, Lockheed, 1986-1988

Simulation Engineer, Boeing, 1977-1985

Engineer, General Dynamics, 1976-1977

Investment Advisor, Brainware, 1973-1976

Manager Computer Systems, CALCOMP, 1971-1972

Head Computation and Simulation, Atlantic Research, 1967-1970

Engineer, Rocketdyne, 1959-1967

First Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1956-1959

Member, Lutheran Church, 1934-2012

Member, Parkland Kiwanis, 2010-2011

Member, Christ Lutheran Church, 2006-2008

Treasurer, Christ Lutheran Church, 2007-2008

President, Skyline Soaring Club, 1995

Awards:

American Legion Valedictorian Award
Bausch and Lomb Science Award

Current Car:

Jaguar X Type

Father's Name:

John Postma Jr.

Favorite Actor/Actress:

Gregory Peck

Favorite Author:

John Keogh - Mindpower Into the 21st Century

Favorite Book:

The Peaceful Warrior, Everyday Enlightenment - Dan Millman

Favorite Color:

Blue

Favorite Musician:

Ludwid van Beethoven - 5th Symphony

Favorite President and Why:

Ronald Reagan - Won the cold war and kept and kept America safe. Reduced taxes.

Favorite Quote:

"Extremism in the defense of Liberty is no vice. Cowardice in the pursuit of justice is no virtue." Marcus Tullius Cicero in the Roman Senate about 50 BC. Same speech by Barry Goldwater in his presidential acceptance speech for the Republican Party, 2,000 years later in 1964. Some ideas are classic and never change.

One Person speaking the Truth, is stronger than guns or money.

Favorite Sport:

Golf

Favorite Type of Music:

Classic and Jazz.

Favorite Vacation Spot:

Whistler, Canada, BC

Hawaii

Favorite Websites:

IBDEDITORIALS.COM

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Mountain climbing and skiing.
Flying airplanes. FAA commercial pilot and flight instrutor rating.

Mother's Name:

Grace Lee

Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:

Orbit the earth.

Number of Grandchildren:

Seven

Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):

Jesus Christ

Personal Hero and Why:

John McCain for his dedication to America and resistance to Communism.

Priority Issues:

Taxation. Trade. Foreign Relations. The Economy. Immigration. Energy. Healthcare. Social Security. Government.

Publications:

Investors Business Daily, the American Rifleman, Futures magazine, Sport Aviation, Nutrition and Healing

Reason for Seeking Public Office:

To support, protect and defend the American Republic from Socialism and Communism.

Spouse's Occupation:

Retired educator. Has held public office. Has held numerous elected positions with Zonta, International Womens Pilots Association (currently Governor of eight western states).