Meet Curtis Hancock, Candidate for PenMet Parks Commissioner

This is part of a series of candidate profiles Patch will be bringing you for the 2011 elections. Incumbent Curtis Hancock is seeking re-election for the Commissioner Position 5 of . He will face , Ashlee Lehnert and in the Aug. 16 primary.

Candidate Profile Information:

What is your full, legal name? Curtis Lee Hancock

Where do you work and what is your job title? Metro Parks Tacoma, Project Manager

Age: 50

Where Were You Born? Dallas, Texas

Where do you live now and how long have you lived there? Gig Harbor, 9 years

Spouse or domestic partner if any: n/a

Children: 3 (ages 20, 20 and 24)

Education (include graduation date(s), if any):

September 1988-May 1989: University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, Charlottesville, Virginia

September 1979-May 1982: Bachelor of Science in Commerce, May 1989

Concentrations - Management Information Systems and Human Resource Management

January 1996-June 1997: Campbell University, Buies Creek, North Carolina

Masters in Business Administration, June 1997

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any): February 1988-September 1993: Virginia Army National Guard, Second Lieutenant

Platoon Leader

Enlisted February 1988 as Combat Medic. Attended Virginia Army National Guard Officer Candidate School and commissioned in June 1991. Assigned as Platoon Leader 276th Engineer BN (Combat), Company "A", 2nd Platoon. Earned "Best Platoon" and Army Achievement Medal for Annual Training 1992 and 1993.

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations: n/a

Have you or a business you owned (or had principal interest in) ever filed bankruptcy? n/a

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation? n/a

Campaign Information:

Website: n/a

Email address: Curtis.L.Hancock@comcast.net

Phone number: 253-686-2461

Campaign manager: n/a

Campaign manager contact information: n/a

Previous Elected Office(s):

Elected: Current position as PenMet Park Board Commissioner - January 2006.

Other campaigns for public office: n/a

This Campaign:

What is the primary reason you are running for this office? To serve my community

What will be your top three priorities if you get elected and why?

1. To develop the new comprehensive plan that will reflect the true needs and wishes of the district residents.
2. To mold PenMet into a different government organization that has a philosophy of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship.
3. Continue to develop our parks while building endowments for future generations.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders? I have a love for this community. As a single dad, I chose to raise my children here. My skills in both organizational and capital planning are needed as PenMet begins to “grow up” and spread its wings.

How much money do you expect your campaign to spend on this election? $1,000.

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