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Who is Eddie Rispone and why should he be the next Governor
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:31 pm
He is not a politician.
He comes from business and has been very successful.
He is very much in favor of school choice.
Kudos to mytigger for introducing him to TD!!!
Here are some links:
And Now Eddie Rispone for Governor
Bloomberg Executive Profile
Together Baton Rouge
Louisiana Federation for Children
He comes from business and has been very successful.
He is very much in favor of school choice.
Kudos to mytigger for introducing him to TD!!!
Here are some links:
And Now Eddie Rispone for Governor
Bloomberg Executive Profile
Together Baton Rouge
Louisiana Federation for Children
This post was edited on 9/10/18 at 6:41 pm
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:32 pm to I B Freeman
You are endorsing him? Now I know to stay the frick away from him as a candidate.
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:33 pm to MrLSU
I am and anyone that is against him is a big ole JBE loving liberal democrat.
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:34 pm to I B Freeman
quote:I'm out.
He is very much in favor of school choice.
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:34 pm to I B Freeman
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Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:35 pm to I B Freeman
is he a culture warrior?
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:35 pm to MrLSU
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Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:37 pm to I B Freeman
He used to work in the same industry I do. I don't know him but we probably know a lot of mutual people.
Judging by his previous profession he's definitely a pro industry guy if I had to guess
Judging by his previous profession he's definitely a pro industry guy if I had to guess
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:38 pm to DelU249
Of course you are. You are against everything I stand for like smaller government, fair and low taxes, free trade, less war, school choice.
Why would anyone think you were for such a respectable man?
Why would anyone think you were for such a respectable man?
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:38 pm to I B Freeman
Good read, but I found the article on Bernhard's possible run as a Republican the most intriguing. The man I knew once, was solid Democratic party to the embarrassing extreme. Who could ever think he would change direction......... but in Louisiana who knows.
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:39 pm to Arthur Cantrelle Jr
Bernhard is a big ole liberal and cannot do what Rispone can.
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:41 pm to I B Freeman
Your link says he has not decided if he’s running for governor.
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:45 pm to LSURussian
It just says he has formed an exploratory committee
BTW Bloomberg has a very brief profile on him
LINK
BTW Bloomberg has a very brief profile on him
LINK
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:45 pm to I B Freeman
quote:
Together Baton Rouge
Lost me here
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:48 pm to I B Freeman
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Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:50 pm to I B Freeman
I'll vote for him -- but only if he agrees to double the film credits!
Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:52 pm to MMauler
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Posted on 9/10/18 at 6:59 pm to I B Freeman
Rispone is trying to organize to fight the Alinskites at Together BR. Pro business.
If Louisiana is going to have a bonafide MAGA Candidate he could be it.
If Louisiana is going to have a bonafide MAGA Candidate he could be it.
Posted on 9/10/18 at 7:06 pm to I B Freeman
I have known Eddie for almost 30 years and he is a fine person. I know this is from a "social magazine," but it paints a very accurate portrait of his character. He really wants better things for this State, especially in terms of Workforce Development.
In Register Magazine
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Considering, he’s a business leader in our community with a dedication to excellence, a commitment to integrity and a head for industry. With his brother, he founded Industrial Specialty Contractors in the late 1980s and helped it grow into one of the largest specialty contracting firms in the country. ISC is a 15-time national award winner and has won numerous local awards of excellence.
Considering, he has poured resources back into the Baton Rouge community to promote workforce development over the past 40 years. “Training is key to our community and to our companies. The better prepared our workforce is, the better our local companies perform.”
Considering, in 2005 he helped spearhead the Louisiana Craft Workforce Development Board. This group met every other week for a year to develop a comprehensive recommendation document, published in October 2006. It brought public and private entities together, for the first time, to address the shortage of craft workers in Louisiana.
Considering, he also recognized the paramount need of educating children in grades K-12. He funded a documentary film titled The Experiment that followed five children, ages 9-12, through the 2009-2010 school year in New Orleans. The film includes interviews with national leaders in education as well as state and city officials. It won Best Louisiana Feature at the New Orleans Film Festival 2011.
Considering, the movie changed him. “When I watched the rough cuts, I was heartbroken. The children in the film are beautiful. They are capable. They are real.” He has poured his heart and soul into education reform, with a focus on scholarships and school vouchers. “I believe in giving children a choice.” He’s encouraged by the recent legislative session, but is preparing for the tough task of implementation.
Considering, he stepped down as chairman of the Louisiana Workforce Investment Council to chair the Louisiana Federation of Children.
Considering, he has supported LSU’s College of Engineering personally as well as through his company, as has his brother. In addition, he chaired LSU’s Construction Industry Advisory Council. “I know what LSU has done for me in my life and my career. I’m committed to supporting our flagship university.”
Considering, he lost his wife Phyllis to cancer seven years ago. He married Linda Lemoine, who had lost her husband to cancer as well. Together, they have seven children and 15 grandchildren with another expected this fall.
Considering, in the midst of pursuing his career and his passionate philanthropy, he finds time to relax at his camp in Grand Isle. “It’s a place where we can get away and do things as a family—cook, play and fish.”
Considering, his dedication to education reform is for the long haul. “I can’t ever give up on the children, because I feel it’s my moral and spiritual obligation to save them. You don’t quit your spiritual life. Your spiritual life takes you all the way to the grave.”
Editor Ashley Sexton Gordon nominates a person of character from the Baton Rouge community each month. ashley@inregister.com
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