Chris Wilkens, Republican Candidate for Representative in District 34

General Information

Name : Mr. Christopher Wilkens
Also known as : Chris
Date of birth : November 22, 1951
Place of residence : 67 Narragansett Ave., Narragansett, RI 02882

Education - College

Attended college : Yes
College : URI
Degree : B.S. Business Administration
Year of graduation : 1975

Employment Information

Job titles held : Captain, Chief Officer
Employers : Various international marine contracting and logistical support companies (Tidewater International, Zapata Marine, Gateway Towing)

Political Information

Party affiliation : Republican
Running for a: State office
Running for position: State Representative
Chamber/district: District 34
Incumbent: No
Previous elective offices : Narragansett Town Council, November 2006 to present
Unsuccessful bids for elective offices : State Representative, 1992

Party HQ

Address P.O. Box 123
Narragansett, RI 02882

Other facts

I've traveled around the world a couple times and have lived and worked on five continents (except Australia and Antarctica). I've been happily married to my wife, Diane, for 34 years. We have three children and one grandson.

Children: Alison - A graduate of both Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Island, and an RN

CJ - A Holy Cross grad and decorated combat vet of Afghanistan that just arrived home on July 4.

Annie - A Syracuse junior and accomplished model, actress, singer, dancer, director and choreographer. (See page A4 of the Aug. 4 Providence Journal.)

Xavier - My 6-year-old grandson, who along with Annie, are the loves of my life. (Sorry about all the kid bragging.)

Other town service activities include:

• Washington County Regional Planning Council - Board of Directors, 2006 to present
• Narragansett Economic Development Committee, Founder, member from 2009 to present
• EDC Master Plan Steering Committee - Member 2009 to present
• Narragansett-South Kingstown's America's Cup hosting steering committee - Member
• Narragansett Land Conservancy Trust - Member 2006 to present
• Narragansett (historic) Towers Committee - Member 2006 to present
• Sewer Policy Committee - Member 2008 to present
• Narragansett Library Building Committee - Member 2010 to present
• Recreation Advisory Committee - Member 2007 to 2008
• Canonchet Farm Master Plan Committee - Founder, Member 2007 to 2010 (plan completed)
• Harbor Management Committee - Member 1998 to 2000

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