Rick Kessler's Biography
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Full Name:
Rick Kessler
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Cindy; 1 Child: Matthew
Home City:
Silver Spring, MD
Religion:
Jewish
Attended, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, 1992-1993
Graduated, Kenyon College, 1983-1987
Attended, University of Surrey, 1985-1986
Candidate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 18, 2014
Candidate, Maryland House of Delegates, 2007
Vice Chair/Secretary/Board Member, Maryland District 18 Democratic Caucus Board, 2009-present
Senior Vice President, LEVICK, 2014-present
President and Partner, Dow Lohnes Government Strategies, 2007-present
Chief of Staff, United States Republican John D. Dingell, Chairman Emeritus, House Enegy and Commerce Committee
Director - Washington, DC Office, Governors' Office, State of New Jersey, 2006-2007
Professional Staff, United States House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee, 1999-2003
Associate Director of Government Affairs, Government Affairs, 1997-1998
Legislative Director, US Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. - Chairman, Health Subcommittee, 1994-1997
Legislative Assistant, United States Representative William J. Hughes, 1993-1994
Field and Opposition Research Director, Pallone For Congress, 1992
Executive Director, Save our Shore District, 1992
Special Projects Assistant, Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, 1987-1991
Member, Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee, 2013-present
President/Vice President/Government Affairs Committee Chair/Board Member, The Pipeline Safety Trust, 2006 to Present
Favorite Book:
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Essence of Decision
Bloodsucking Fiends
Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail 1972
First Men In The Moon
Favorite Musician:
The Beatles, The Smithereens, Marillion, Rush, Yes, Genesis, The Who, Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I am running because I want to represent District 18 and fight for our values in Annapolis. We are fortunate to live in a wonderful, progressive county that values not just wealth, but the wealth of diversity and quality of life. We take seriously the obligation we have to the rest of the state. But, too often, Annapolis takes our money seriously while taking for granted our values and goals. It's time that our policy and intellectual presence in Annapolis equaled our fiscal presence.