Tim Richardson

Tim Richardson is the Republican candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 12th Congressional District (map) of Illinois. On February 5, 2008, he won the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill..) by running unopposed in the Republican primary.

Bio
Tim was born on June 24, 1981 in Hamilton, Ohio.

He attended Marshall County High School in Benton, Kentucky, graduating in 1999. He is attending TUI University and is expected to receive Bachelor of Science in Computer Science December 2008.

After serving in the United States Navy from August 1999 to May 2005, Tim began working for the government as a contracted employee of Nortel Government Solutions. He is currently working for the U.S. Air Force at Scott AFB.

Tim and his wife Melissa have two children, Alyssa and Leila-Rose. They are all residing in Lebanon, IL.

2008 elections
Richardson won the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Ill..) in the 2008 congressional elections.

Committees
Richardson will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

More background data
Timmy J. Richardson Jr. is an energetic, highly motivated public servant. Tim is well known for following through with all projects to the end.

Tim Richardson has a very diverse background with many interests and concerns. With this being said he also recognizes the need for competent leadership on many governmental fronts. Narrowing his efforts down to the current most important issues he has identified some very strong priorities that he would like to see fixed, immediately. They include the war effort, Abortion, National Security, Gun Control, Social Security, Immigration, and Tax cuts with an overall revisit to the economic situation in the US. To hear more check out the issues page for a brief break out of each issue.

Tim Richardson thrives on a firm structure instilled into him through 6 years of highly decorated military service. Tim began service as a seaman and eventually worked his way to a Second-Class Petty Officer while in the United States Navy where he worked in the realm of Military Intelligence and Cryptographic Networks. On one mission he developed and installed an intelligence support system pivotal for information gathering and analytical support during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He orchestrated the installation of various communications systems and satellite data exchange links to be used by several intelligence domestic and allied intelligence agencies.

Tim has not distanced himself far from the military; he was hired to serve as a Department of Defense contractor to support the Executive Airlift Communications Network with the United States Air Force. He has served as a key contributor for installation and configuration of communications services aboard the Very important Person/ Special Airlift Mission aircraft. Tim also networks with public and political organizations and assists each organization’s mission and to pave the way for better reception of transitioning military personnel.

Growing up just south of the state in Benton Kentucky Tim learned some very valuable lessons which he passes on daily. Tim has been living in Lebanon for a little over three years. He has gained a vast knowledge of the district as well as the historic town of Lebanon. Tim is often seen and heard promoting the value of an education and hard work.

As a former Qualifications Manager for the Navy, Tim encouraged everyone to go to school and get an education. During his sessions he conducted formal classroom training with discipline that had a specific focus on preparing young men and women for future careers. Tim was known by his peers as one that evaluated their strengths and tailor programs to complement areas of excellence and to reinforce areas of deficiencies.

Tim and his wife Melissa are happily married with two children, Alyssa 14 and Leila-Rose 1. Tim’s wife Melissa is also known for public service. In addition to working as a Laborer for the Air Force Exchange, Melissa dedicates countless hours to support various community functions to include Meals on Wheels and Toys for Tots.

Contact
People for Richardson

Email: [mailto:peoplefortim@peopleforrichardson.com peoplefortim@peopleforrichardson.com]

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:Illinois and the U.S. Congress

External resources
http://www.peopleforrichardson.com
 * 2008 Race Tracker page on Illinois’s 12th Congressional District
 * FEC filings for Tim Richardson