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Since returning to the United States, Maloney founded the Mine Rescue Drilling Fund, which supports mine rescues efforts and mine rescue technology in the United States. |
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==Political career== |
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== Campaign for West Virginia governor, 2011 == |
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Maloney won the May 14 primary election with 45% of the vote, but lost the general election to incumbent governor [[Earl Ray Tomblin]] by less than 3%.<ref>http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2011/by_county/WV_Governor_1004.html?SITE=AP&SECTION=POLITICS</ref> |
Maloney won the May 14 primary election with 45% of the vote, but lost the general election to incumbent governor [[Earl Ray Tomblin]] by less than 3%.<ref>http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2011/by_county/WV_Governor_1004.html?SITE=AP&SECTION=POLITICS</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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Revision as of 18:02, 29 August 2012
Bill Maloney | |
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| Born | October 2, 1958 Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Lehigh University |
| Profession | Businessperson |
Bill Maloney is a businessman and is the candidate for the Republican Party in the 2012 general election for governor of West Virginia. He was the Republican nominee in the 2011 special election for governor of West Virginia, in which he narrowly lost by less than 7,100 votes.
Maloney co-founded a drilling company in 1984. He was involved in the Plan B rescue attempt during the 2010 Chilean mine disaster. Maloney has never held public office before. He lives in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Business career
With a business partner, Maloney founded a company called North American Drillers in Morgantown in 1984. The company specialized in drilling large-diameter shafts for the coal, oil and natural gas industries. The business grew to 150 employees when Maloney sold his interest in 2006. Maloney has also invested in start-up companies.
Maloney is a member of the Society of Mining Engineers, the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute, the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, and the National Groundwater Association. He is a past chairman of the West Virginia chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors.
Chilean mine rescue
Maloney used his drilling expertise in support of the Plan B attempt to rescue the 33 trapped Chilean miners. Maloney joined the Center Rock team led by Brandon Fisher. Maloney had invested in Fisher's company as start-up. The Plan B effort was ultimately successful, and the miners were saved.[1]
Since returning to the United States, Maloney founded the Mine Rescue Drilling Fund, which supports mine rescues efforts and mine rescue technology in the United States.
Political career
Campaign for West Virginia governor, 2011
Maloney declared his campaign for governor in February. He ran in the special election to fill the unexpired term of Joe Manchin. [2][3][4] Maloney's name was listed first on the Republican primary ballot.[5]
Maloney is a conservative Republican. He wanted to reform the state's tax structure and legal system.[6][7][8]
Maloney won the May 14 primary election with 45% of the vote, but lost the general election to incumbent governor Earl Ray Tomblin by less than 3%.[9]
Campaign for West Virginia governor, 2012
Maloney soundly defeated Ralph William Clark in the May 8, 2012 primary election to become the Republican nominee. He will face Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin.
Personal life
Maloney is married to Sharon, and they have two adult daughters and one grandson. He has a degree in industrial engineering from Lehigh University. Maloney is a member of Chestnut Ridge Church.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "The Chilean Mine Rescue: A West Virginian’s View From Behind The Gates", West Virginia Executive, vol. 1., no. 11. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.[dead link]
- ^ Associated Press. "Bill Maloney announces campaign for W.Va. governor", Real Clear Politics, 23 February 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
- ^ Maskell, Zack. "Morgantown Businessman Running for Governor", WDTV-TV 5 News at 5 o'clock, 23 February 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
- ^ Allen, Macall. "Morgantown Businessman Runs for W.Va. Governor", Your News 12, 23 February 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
- ^ Associated Press. "Tomblin, Maloney to top governor primary ballots", The (Charleston) Daily Mail, 14 February, 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
- ^ Sobel, Julie. "Maloney Works To Court Conservatives", The Hotline, 04 March 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
- ^ King, Joselyn. "Maloney stresses tax restructuring", The Wheeling News-Register, 04 March 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
- ^ WOWK-TV. "Maloney Hands out Pork at Capitol", 07 March 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
- ^ http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2011/by_county/WV_Governor_1004.html?SITE=AP&SECTION=POLITICS