Sam McCann
| Sam McCann | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 50th district 49th district (2011-2013) | |
|
Assumed office January 2011 | |
| Preceded by |
Deanna Demuzio (49th District) Larry Bomke (50th District) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 4, 1969 West Hamlin, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Vicki |
| Residence | Plainview, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Blackburn College |
| Occupation | Business Owner |
| Religion | Catholic |
William "Sam" McCann (born November 4, 1969) is the Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 50th district in the central Illinois. He was first elected in 2010 in the 49th district, defeating incumbent Democrat Deanna Demuzio.
Early Life and Education
Sam McCann's father died when he was only 7 years old. He attended Lewis & Clark Community College and Blackburn College. On November 29, 1989, Sam signed a contract with the U.S. Marine Corps and took his oath at the St. Louis MEPS. Though he was scheduled to begin boot camp in April 1990, he suffered a construction injury during that time, damaging his spinal cord. Due to the length of time needed for the recovery, the Marines released McCann from his contract before he went to boot camp.
Work
Since 1993, McCann has been the President of his own construction company.[1] He has been a member of the National Association of Home Builders for ten years, serving as President of the Springfield Area Home Builders Association (SAHBA) in 2004, and as President of the Home Builders Association of Illinois (HBAI) in 2007. The McCann Construction Company was named Builder of the Year in Springfield by the SAHBA in 2004 and Builder of the Year for Illinois by HBAI in 2005.
McCann also serves on the Advisory Board of the Illinois Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health, and is a member of several Chamber of Commerce chapters.
Elections
McCann was first elected in 2010, narrowly defeating incumbent Democrat Deanna Demuzio. It was one of the most expensive and competitive legislative races in the Illinois that year.[2] In 2012, he was re-elected without Democratic opposition in the redrawn 50th district.[3]
Family
McCann is married to his wife Vicki. They have a son, Trayton, and a daughter, Katherine.
References
- ↑ http://www.mccann-construction.com
- ↑ Wetterich, Chris (November 3, 2010). "McCann takes state Senate seat held by Demuzios since 1975". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
- ↑ Finke, Doug (March 20, 2012). "McCann an easy winner in new 50th Senate District". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved June 19, 2013.
External links
- Senator Wm. Sam McCann (R) 50th District at the Illinois General Assembly
- State Senator Sam McCann constituency site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- McCann Construction Company