Rick Wade
Rick C. Wade | |
|---|---|
| Director of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services | |
| In office 1999–2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Lancaster, South Carolina |
| Education | University of South Carolina Harvard University |
| Profession | Businessman |
Rick Wade is a South Carolina businessman and politician.
Personal life and education[edit]
Wade holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of South Carolina, as well as an MPA from Harvard University.[1]
Career[edit]
Wade worked as an analyst for the South Carolina House Ways and Means Committee, as well as for the University of South Carolina.[2] Wade served as the chief of staff of Lieutenant Governor Nick Theodore.[1] Wade then served in the administration of Governor Jim Hodges as director of the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services.[3] In 2002, Wade ran for the office of Secretary of State, losing to Republican Mark Hammond.[1]
Wade served as an adviser to both of Barack Obama's presidential campaigns.[1][4] Wade also served in the Obama administration as a senior adviser to Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke.[2] Wade's duties included serving as a liaison to states, businesses, trade associations, minority communities, and other federal agencies. He also represented the Commerce Department at international forums and served on numerous presidential task forces.[5] Wade's duties also included encouraging US businesses to invest in Haiti following the 2010 Haitian earthquake.[6]
Wade is currently a self-employed consultant and a senior vice president with Greentech Automotive. Wade has also been an executive with Hoffmann-La Roche, Fowler Communications, and Palmetto GBA.[1]
In December 2013, Wade announced his candidacy for the US Senate seat held by Republican incumbent Tim Scott in the 2014 election.[1][7] Wade announced in March 2014 that he was dropping out of the race.[8] Richland County Councilwoman Joyce Dickerson remained in the race,[9] eventually becoming the Democratic Nominee.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f Shain, Andrew (13 December 2013). "Former Obama aide sets sights on Scott's US Senate seat". The State. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Senior Advisor and Deputy Chief of Staff to Address SC State University's Fall 2010 Graduates". SC State University. 11 December 2010. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ Long, Matt (13 December 2013). "Former Obama advisor announces run against Sen. Tim Scott". South Carolina Radio Network. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
- ^ Zeleny, Jeff (27 January 2008). "Obama is seen as Winner in South Carolina". New York Times. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ Wade, Rick (24 February 2011). "Spotlight on Commerce: Rick Wade, Senior Adviser and Deputy Chief of Staff". Commerce Department. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ "Senior Commerce Department Official Visits Haiti for Opening of First School Built Since January Earthquake". Commerce Department. 22 October 2010. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ Shain, Andrew (December 15, 2013). "Rick Wade to seek Scott seat". Greenville News. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Smith, Bruce (March 6, 2014). "Rick Wade Drops Out of SC Senate Race". WLTX-TV. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Staff Reports (March 6, 2014). "Rick Wade drops out of SC Senate race". WOLO-TV. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ "In the Running: Black Democrats on the November Ballot. How will these candidates fare in the midterm elections?". Black Entertainment Television. 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2022.