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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Dennis Riddell is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 64. Riddell is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Riddell earned his bachelor's degree from the California Maritime Academy. His professional experience includes owning FreedomIR Thermal Imaging and Heritage Stables Equestrian Facility. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1978 to 1988.

Education

  • Certified, Level II Thermographer, Infraspection Institute, 2008
  • MEd, History, Bob Jones University, 1981-1983
  • Attended, Education, Christian Heritage College, 1979-1981
  • BS, Marine Engineering, California State University Maritime Academy, 1974-1978

Professional Experience

  • Certified, Level II Thermographer, Infraspection Institute, 2008
  • MEd, History, Bob Jones University, 1981-1983
  • Attended, Education, Christian Heritage College, 1979-1981
  • BS, Marine Engineering, California State University Maritime Academy, 1974-1978
  • Owner, FreedomIR Thermal Imaging, 2008-present
  • Owner, Heritage Stables Equestrian Facility, 2004-present
  • First Assistant Engineer, Matson Navigation Company, 2000-present
  • Engineering Officer, United States Merchant Marines, 1978-2013
  • Teacher, Alamance Christian School, 1985-1992
  • Lieutenant, United States Naval Reserves, 1978-1988

Political Experience

  • Certified, Level II Thermographer, Infraspection Institute, 2008
  • MEd, History, Bob Jones University, 1981-1983
  • Attended, Education, Christian Heritage College, 1979-1981
  • BS, Marine Engineering, California State University Maritime Academy, 1974-1978
  • Owner, FreedomIR Thermal Imaging, 2008-present
  • Owner, Heritage Stables Equestrian Facility, 2004-present
  • First Assistant Engineer, Matson Navigation Company, 2000-present
  • Engineering Officer, United States Merchant Marines, 1978-2013
  • Teacher, Alamance Christian School, 1985-1992
  • Lieutenant, United States Naval Reserves, 1978-1988
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 64, 2012-present
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 64, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Children, Youth, and Families Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ethics Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Judiciary IV Committee, North Carolina State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Appropriations Committee

Member, Education, K-12

Member, Elections and Ethics Law

Member, Energy and Public Utilities

Vice Chair, Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee

Co-Chair, Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government

Chair, Regulatory Reform

Chair, Subcommittee on Appropriations, General Government

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Certified, Level II Thermographer, Infraspection Institute, 2008
  • MEd, History, Bob Jones University, 1981-1983
  • Attended, Education, Christian Heritage College, 1979-1981
  • BS, Marine Engineering, California State University Maritime Academy, 1974-1978
  • Owner, FreedomIR Thermal Imaging, 2008-present
  • Owner, Heritage Stables Equestrian Facility, 2004-present
  • First Assistant Engineer, Matson Navigation Company, 2000-present
  • Engineering Officer, United States Merchant Marines, 1978-2013
  • Teacher, Alamance Christian School, 1985-1992
  • Lieutenant, United States Naval Reserves, 1978-1988
  • Representative, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 64, 2012-present
  • Candidate, North Carolina State House of Representatives, District 64, 2020
  • Attendee, Pleasant Hill Christian Church, present
  • Member, Association of Maintenance Professionals (AMP)
  • Member, Chamber of Commerce, Alamance County Area
  • Member, Guilford Greys
  • Member, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association (MEBA)
  • Member, National Rifle Association (NRA)
  • Member, North Carolina Rifle and Pistol Association
  • Member, North Carolina Right to Life
  • Chair, Republican Party, Alamance County
  • Volunteer, Southern Alamance Horse Club and Summer Fun Program
  • Assistant Coach, Victory League
  • Former Chair, Young Republicans, Alamance County

Other Info

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Woodworking/Woodcarving, Fly Fishing, Guitar/Dulcimer (Bluegrass), Civil War Reenacting (NC 27th & US 14th), Reading (US History)

State Bills
Events

2020

Oct. 8
4th Annual Golf Tournament FUNdraiser

Thur 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

The Challenge Golf Club Graham, NC

Sep. 17
4th Annual Golf Tournament FUNdraiser

Thur 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT

The Challenge Golf Club Graham, NC

Nov. 14
Riddell for NC House 64 Campaign 2020 Kickoff

Thur 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST

Alamance County Historical Museum Burlington, NC