Dan Soucek

Dan Soucek
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 45th district
In office
2010 – present
Personal details
Born April 22, 1969 (1969-04-22) (age 42)
Political party Republican

Dan Soucek is a Republican member of the North Carolina Senate, representing the State's 45th district which includes Alexander, Ashe, Watauga, and Wilkes counties. This is his first term in office.

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Background

For the past 20 years Dan has served his country and his community in leadership positions. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1991 and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in Army Aviation. He was on active duty for over eight years and served in a variety of leadership positions including Company Commander of the International Student Office at Fort Rucker in Alabama.[1]

His achievements include:[1]

After resigning his commission in 1999 he moved to Boone, North Carolina to assume the role of Young Life Area Director for Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties. In 2004 he began working as the Asia Regional Director for Operation Christmas Child at Samaritan's Purse.[2]

His duties and assignments have allowed him to work with the United States Department of State, general officers and religious leaders from many countries, international business leaders, and governments at all levels from customs officials to Governors, a Prime Minister, and a King.

He has also served as a cross country and track coach at Watauga High School, coached youth soccer and served as an adult and high school Sunday school teacher at Alliance Bible Fellowship.[1]

Issue Positions

Pro-life

Pro Second Amendment

Pro Business

Standing Committee Assignments

2011-2012 Session[5]

Committee Status
Appropriations on Education/Higher Education Member
Appropirations on Justice and Public Safety Vice-Chairman
Commerce Member
Education/Higher Education Co-Chairman
Judiciary 1 Member
Select Committee on UNC Board of Governors Member
Transportation Member

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