Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Currently serving as district court judge for Johnston, Lee and Harnett Counties. Born on October 14, 1963. Attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergraduate studies; graduated with highest honors in history in 1985; member of academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa. Attended UNC Law School from 1985 to 1988; member of UNC Law Review; graduated with honors and in the top ten percent of law school class.

More than twenty years experience practicing in the fields of civil, criminal and juvenile law, including jury trials in state and federal court, appeals before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the federal Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and state district court practice.

Attorney for the Town of Lillington, North Carolina for 12 years. Member, Presbyterian Church. Married to wife, Beth Gilchrist, for fourteen years. Two children, Joshua and Jordan, ages ten and six.

I have been honored to serve the people of Johnston, Lee and Harnett Counties as a district court judge. More citizens are affected directly by district court than any other court. District court is, in the best sense of the term, "the people's court." It performs a vital function in maintaining order in our communities.

For these reasons, the very highest standards of strength, integrity and fairness must be applied to a judge who sits on the district court bench. I will always strive to meet those high standards. I am committed to every person who comes into court receiving the justice they deserve.

I would appreciate your support in November.