Paul McPherson

Paul McPherson was born in Ohio. McPherson earned a high school diploma from Edward Lee McClain High School, a bachelor's degree from Berea College and a graduate degree from Purdue University at West Lafayette. His career experience includes working in manufacturing and higher education.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Paul McPherson is a Professor of Practice in the School of Engineering Technology, Faculty Director of the Bechtel Innovation Design Center at Purdue University, chair of the Warren County Democrats, and township board member. He is married to an elementary teacher and has two teenage children. He grew up on a 210-acre cattle/crop farm in Ohio. He earned a B.S. in Technology and Industrial Arts Management from Berea College (Kentucky) and a M.S. in Technology from Purdue University. Paul has worked in both the manufacturing sector and in higher education, while also maintaining a hobby farm in Warren County Indiana.

Paul is a healthy mix between a Moderate and Progressive Democrat and seeks to bring his out-of-the-box problem solving skills to Washington. His upbringing and professional career have allowed him to engage with individuals from different industries, varying religious perspectives, political viewpoints, nationalities, and more. These interactions along with his engineering and managerial background have taught him how to first listen and then work as a team to develop common sense solutions. He believes his approach to problem solving can help resolve some of the economic and social issues seen today.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I will work across the aisle to develop solutions that benefit all Americans, especially as it pertains to Healthcare, Education, the Farm Bill, and Wages.I will work to present legislation that better protects our farm land and natural resources from large corporate entities, forcing them to develop realistic projections of land, water, and energy use before development begins.I am fiscally minded, and look to present solutions that will improve American's lives while at the same time ensuring that not only can the government afford the solutions, the national debit is reduced.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about federal budgeting, economic development, ensuring affordability, as well as general governance that ensures checks and balances on all level of government.