Tom McInnis (North Carolina politician)

Thomas Moses McInnis (born April 16, 1954) is an American politician. He was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2014. A Republican, he serves the 25th District which includes Anson, Richmond, Scotland, Stanly and a portion of Rowan counties. Due to the redrawing of the legislative district maps for 2018, District 25 will include Anson, Moore, Richmond and Scotland Counties in the next legislative term.[1]

Tom McInnis
Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 25th district
Assumed office
2015
Preceded byGene McLaurin
Personal details
Born (1954-04-16) April 16, 1954
Richmond County, North Carolina
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Janice Russell-McInnis
Children4
ResidenceEllerbe, North Carolina
Alma materIndiana University
OccupationReal Estate Executive/Auctioneer

McInnis was born in Richmond County, North Carolina. As the son of a farmer and a public-school teacher, he grew up in a modest, working-class family on a farm in Richmond County. He learned from his parents the value of a dollar, the importance of a relevant education, and how to work hard to earn a living. He put himself through school and began a business in the auction marketing industry, Iron Horse Auction Company, in 1983. According to "The Land Report," Iron Horse Auction Company was named one of the Top 10 Auction companies in the United States in 2013.[2][3]

Currently in his second term of the North Carolina State Senate, McInnis is the Chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee for Policy and Appropriations and also serves on the committees for Commerce and Insurance, State and Local Government, Agriculture, Environmental and Natural Resources.

Awards and Achievements:

  • The Henry W. Little, III Community Leadership Award given by The Anson County Chamber of Commerce
  • Delta Waterfowl Legislator of the Year, 2017
  • North Carolina Trappers Association Legislator of the Year, 2017
  • NC Forestry Association Legislator of the Year, 2016
  • Served 8 years on the Richmond County Board of Education
  • Appointed by Congressman Robin Hayes to the 8th Congressional District Agricultural Advisory Committee
  • Elected to the North Carolina Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame in 1994
  • Recipient of the Prestigious National Auctioneers Association President's Award of Distinction
  • Served 2 Terms on the National Auctioneers Board of Directors
  • Appointed by Governor Jim Martin to serve 2 terms on the North Carolina Auctioneers Licensing Board
  • Memberships and Associations: Lifetime Member and Former Consultant to the National Rifle Association, Member of the North Carolina Forestry Association[4]

Current Political Ratings:

  • North Carolina Chamber of Commerce: 100%
  • NC Values Champion of the Family: 100%[5]
  • American Conservative Union's Award for Conservative Excellence: 90-100%[6]
  • NC Free Enterprise Foundation: The 6th Most Effective NC State Senator[7]
  • Civitas Action Legislation Effectiveness Rating: 90.9%[8]
  • National Rifle Association – A Rated

References
  1. https://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/members/membersByDistrict.pl?sChamber=S&nDistrict=25
  2. "Tom McInnis - NC State Senate". www.mcinnisfornc.com. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  3. "Land Report Top Auction Houses: Iron Horse Auction Company | The Land Report". The Land Report. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  4. "Tom McInnis - NC State Senate - About Tom McInnis". www.mcinnisfornc.com. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  5. "NC Values Coalition Legislative Scorecard". NC Values Coalition. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  6. "State Ratings 2016" (PDF). The American Conservative Union. 2016. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  7. North Carolina FreeEnterprise Foundation (2017-11-16). "2017 NCFEF Legislative Business Ratings". Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  8. "Civitas Action Full Rankings List". civitasaction.org. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
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