Bill Graham (NC politician)
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| Political party | Republican |
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| Spouse | Shari Graham |
| Residence | Salisbury, North Carolina |
Bill Graham (born 1960) is an American businessman and practicing attorney at Wallace and Graham, PA in Salisbury, North Carolina. He was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of North Carolina in the 2008 election.
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[edit] Childhood and education
Bill Graham was born on November 25, 1960, in Concord, North Carolina. Graham was raised in Dunn, NC. He attended Dunn High School and Catawba College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then decided to attend Antioch University to pursue a law degree, finishing at Wake Forest University.
[edit] Business ventures
Until recently, Graham was the President of Cast Scientific Inc., a company that manufactures ammunition for civilian assault rifle enthusiasts.[1] Graham has since sold this business.
He is also founding member of the Board of Directors of Community Bank of Rowan. His latest business venture is developing an insurance product for people in the event that they lose their jobs. He currently serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors at The Jesse Helms Center.
[edit] Gas tax campaign
Graham's name recognition was relatively small until spearheading the campaign to "Cap the North Carolina Gas Tax". This was a grassroots movement culminating in a petition signed by 75,000 North Carolinians. The petition influenced Governor Mike Easley to cap the gas tax. This campaign helped establish him as a leading candidate in the Republican Primary for Governor in 2008, according to a poll of likely voters. [2]
[edit] Other
Graham is currently a member of the Catawba College Board of Trustees.
