Dennis Patrick Riddell is a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 64 since 2013. He serves as co-chair of the House General Government Appropriations Committee and the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources. Married to Polly Jo Hankins for over 40 years, with children Kelsie, Lindsay, Dustin , Allie, Adam, Nathan, Brandon, and Reagan; member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. Previously chaired the Alamance County Republican Party and founded the Alamance County Young Republicans. Notable community involvement includes board member of Piedmont Rescue Mission, youth sports coaching, and 4-H volunteering. Organizations: NRA, North Carolina Right to Life, Marine Engineer’s Beneficial Association.

Education and Political Experience

• BS in Marine Engineering, California Maritime Academy
• Masters in Education , Bob Jones University
• Certified Level II Thermographer, Infraspection Institute

Political Experience

• Elected to North Carolina House of Representatives, District 64
• Co-chair, House General Government Appropriations Committee
• Co-chair, House Committee on Agriculture and Natural and Economic Resources
• Chairman, Alamance County Republican Party
• Founder and past Chairman, Alamance County Young Republicans