Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Education:

• The Citadel, 1993 (Cum Laude) B.A.
• Campbell University School of Law JD, 1996

Employment:

• 8/96 - 8/97 Law Clerk - NC Court of Appeals
• 8/97 - 12/02 Attorney and Partner in the law firm of Sigmon, Sigmon, Isenhower & Poovey in Newton, NC
• 1/03 - present - Resident Superior Court Judge, district 25B - Catawba Co

Personal:

• married to Adrianne Hooper Poovey - 4 children
• member of Mays Chapel United Methodist Church
• Chairman of Maiden Rescue Squad Board of Directors
• Member of Catawba Valley Pregnancy Care Center Board of Directors
• Member of Catawba County Criminal Justice Partnership Advisory Committee

It has been my honor and privilege to serve as a Resident Superior Court Judge for the last seven years. I enjoy this position tremendously and hope that I am worthy of the public trust a judge assures. I strive every day to be fair, courteous, respectful and knowledgeable of the law. I take very seriously my oath and pray that God would grant me wisdom and discernment over the matters and issues which present themselves in court.

I endeavor to work hard and maintain my integrity by basing my decisions upon the law and not upon who appears before me. I covet your prayers as I continue to serve our great state in this capacity and I am humbled by the confidence the public has placed in me. I promise to continue to serve you well.