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I grew up in Forsyth County where I was born in 1950, the oldest of seven children. My family may not have had much money, but we had what we needed and we were blessed with great parents. I worked my way through college while supporting my family, earning both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Engineering Degree from NC State University. I’m married to Patricia Carson Brewer, and we have three boys. Pat spent 22 years working as a teacher and curriculum coordinator in the public schools and is currently Director of Brewer Testing Services. We live in East Bend where I have resided since 1984. I am a registered Professional Engineer, and have just retired from Reynolds American. I also farm and manage a small business. I have worked in many management, engineering and research and development positions. I have been a volunteer firefighter for 25 years, and have served on the Board of Directors of the East Bend Volunteer Fire Department as Secretary for many years. I am also Secretary of the Copeland Masonic Lodge. I am a Christian and a member of Richmond Hill Baptist Church. I enjoy flying airplanes and helicopters, teaching Sunday school, tutoring Algebra, and have volunteered on several United Way committees. I have almost completed construction of a two crew experimental category helicopter. I am East Bend's GOP Precinct Chairman and have represented Yadkin County for several years at the State Convention. I have obtained local and state funding for smoke detector distribution programs and was part of a very successful effort to improve our fire rating to drastically lower insurance costs in our fire district. No department in NC had a better rating using only volunteer firefighters and without the advantage of a district wide hydrant system.
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