Hello my name is David R. Harper and I am asking for your vote to elect me as your representative from the newly drawn 38^th District. This district includes Macon, Clay, Picket, north Fentress and Scott Counties.

My wife of 52 years, my high school sweetheart, and I live on a working farm in Macon County. We are members of Berea Christian Church. We have two children and one grandchild.

I grew up on a farm in southern Kentucky and earned an FFA State Farmer Degree, so I understand the challenges of farming. As a conservationist I also understand the responsibility of being good stewards of the land as well as respecting ones neighbors.

My work career after graduation from college consisted of 17 years at a leading plastic processer in Nashville. I performed cost estimating, toy design, tool engineering and sales. I then joined Bayer Corporation as a raw material engineering sales representative. My skill of working with people that had different views from mine paid off with my former employer signing my first $2,000,000 contract within weeks.

While living in Nashville for 30 years and working for Bayer 20 years I did volunteer work for numerous organizations. After retirement here in Macon County I continue to do the same by participating in Three Star, Ed Foundation etc. I always felt that I got more from helping good causes than I put into them.

One of the the organizations having a huge impact on my leadership skill building was the Boy Scout leaders training called Wood Badge. I was named permanent leader of my adult troop and I earned my third Bead as an adult trainer.

Another educational/professional organization I joined was the Society of Plastic Engineers. As a member I was exposed to people and countries in both hemispheres. I served in every office including President of the Tenn. Valley Section. Additionally I was elected and served every office of the International Society as well.

I served two terms as Chairman of the Macon County Democratic party. Currently I am serving as the Committeeman for the 17^th State Senatorial District and my peers on the Executive Committee elected me as Vice-Chair of Middle Tennessee Democratic Party for a second term.

I have the ability, skill, knowledge, and experience to bring focus on and solve the problems that exist in the 38^th. If you want OUR issues in front of time wasting items dwelled on last year please vote for me. Communicate your concerns to votedavidharper.com.

Thanks for your vote.