Meet Rand Wilhelmsen, Candidate for Peninsula School Board

This is part of a series of candidate profiles Patch will be bringing you for the 2011 elections. Incumbent Rand Wilhelmsen is seeking reelection for his Peninsula School Board seat. In December 2010, he was

Candidate Profile Information

What is your full, legal name? Randal J. Wilhelmsen

Where do you work and what is your job title? West Coast Investment Services as a Senior Vice President

Where were you born? Elko, Nevada

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

Spouse or domestic partner if any: Penny Wilhelmsen

Children: Levi Wilhelmsen

Education (include graduation date(s), if any): 1977 University of Nevada BA; 1987 Golden Gate University MS

Military Service (include year(s) of discharge, if any):  None

Memberships and affiliations with clubs and other organizations: Behavioral resources Community Health Foundation Board of Directors retired.

Have you or a business you owned (or had principal interest in) ever filed bankruptcy? Never

As an adult, have you been convicted or charged with a crime other than a minor traffic violation? No

Campaign Information

Website: none

Email address: vote4rand@gmail.com

Phone number: 253-209-3370

Campaign manager: Levi Wilhelmsen

Campaign manager contact information: 253-209-3370

Previous Elected Office(s)

Elected: Appointed in 2010 to #401

Other campaigns for public office: None

This Campaign

What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I see first hand how the economy has force cuts to our school programs and activities. We must work to keep our class sizes to a number that enhances learning and rewards the teachers for going the extra mile with our students.

I want to be able to continue the work the board has started in managing through this tough economic time. As a businessman, I bring a unique insight to the determinations of our school board. I understand the bottom line.

We have an outstanding school district. We can and must keep it strong. My only agenda is to be a part of creating the best school district in the state. As our schools improve, so too will the desire for people to stay and live in our community which will help all of us.

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

1. Get the levy passed
2. Get a bond issue passed
3. Provide leadership on financial issues.

What sets you apart from the other candidates and/or previous office holders?

I have no children in the school and as such have no previous agenda. I am well versed in the world of finance. My main interest is in maintaining the high standards and results of the school district.

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

Official endorsements: Jill Guernsey, John Earl, Dexter Reuhl and Paul Weineke.