Dan Sebring (R-WI-4)

Daniel P. “Dan” Sebring

Dan Sebring Congressional Candidate Wisconsin District 4

Biography of Dan Sebring from the Committee to Elect Dan Sebring for Congress.

About Dan

The middle child of 5, my father was the church organist and my mother was the Pulaski High School class of ’51 valedictorian. I’m a 54 year old Republican Candidate who is running against the incumbent Democrat for the 4th Congressional District Seat in 2012.

As a Brother in good standing of the George Washington 1776 #337 Masonic Lodge in Whitefish Bay, WI, my vision is not about Democrat and Republican, but about doing what’s right for the community.

As a small business owner, I know what it’s like to feel the pinch of higher taxes, soaring cost of living, and living day by day on the brink of financial disaster.

54 years old
23 year resident of Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional district
Current 2nd Vice Chairman, Republican Party of Milwaukee County – South Branch
Current member of the Republican Liberty Caucus
Can trace family tree to the Mayflower
Brother in good standing at George Washington 1776 #337 Masonic Lodge in Whitefish Bay, WI
Small Business owner in Milwaukee since 1993
Former volunteer firefighter in the city of New Berlin
Navy veteran served on the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence staff at the Pentagon
2008 Write-In Candidate
Won 2010 Republican Primary election and received a fraction under 30% of the vote in the general election.

Navy Veteran

I’m a United States Navy Veteran who has served on the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence Staff at the Pentagon during the Reagan Administration. An era which included the Grenada Rescue Operation. While I’m not at liberty to discuss the details of my time at the Pentagon, I can tell you that it’s not an assignment they give to just anybody. I was in a position of considerable responsibility during a time of uncertainty in our nations history. I was frequently in contact with some of the most powerful people leading our nation during the Reagan Administration.

Additionally, unlike most sailors, I have a letter of commendation from the Army Chief of Staff for my participation in the internment of the Vietnam Unknown Soldier.

I’m no stranger to working in the politically charged atmosphere of Washington, D.C.

I was also assigned to the Naval Air Reconnaissance Center – Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Years of Service
- 1983-1987
Assignments
- Chief of Naval Operations Special Intelligence Staff – The Pentagon
- Navy Air Reconnaissance Control Center – Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
Commendations
- Army Letter of Appreciation

Biography

Dan Sebring was born in Milwaukee on June 27, 1957. His father was the church organist at Holy Name Polish National Catholic Church in Milwaukee, and his mother was Pulaski High Class of ’51 valedictorian. Raised in New Berlin, WI, Dan attended Cleveland Heights Elementary School, Glen Park Middle School, and in 1975 graduated from New Berlin West High School.

Shortly after his eighteenth birthday, Dan joined the New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department, where he quickly became the youngest and most knowledgeable operator of the largest piece of firefighting equipment they had.

Having been employed as an assembly line worker, a janitor, turret lathe operator, school bus driver, gutter installer, truck driver, printer, painter, disc jockey, bartender, body guard, carpenter, cabinet maker and auto mechanic, Dan knows firsthand the life of not only a working man, but also the plight of the poor and unemployed. He has experienced many of the hardships the unemployed face living day to day on the brink of financial disaster. Early in the recession of the 1980′s Dan was employed as a carpenter, however when the prime interest rate shot up to 21.5%, he found himself not only out of work but homeless and living in his car. This prompted him to enlist in the Navy.

Dan is no stranger to Washington, D.C. In 1983, as a member of the U.S. Navy during the Reagan administration, Dan served on the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence Staff at the Pentagon and later at the Navy Air Reconnaissance Control Center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In each case, the positions were specific and focused, and not given to just anybody.

Dan first became politically active in 1994 when he became involved in opposition to the proposed hand gun ban in the City of Milwaukee. In 2002, he was active in the successful effort to recall then Milwaukee County Executive Tom Ament, with the result of our current Governor, Scott Walker, ultimately succeeding him.

In 2008 he ran a 6 week write in campaign against the then unopposed 4^th district incumbent, Gwen Moore. During that time, he was elected member at large of the West Allis – West Milwaukee branch of the Republican Party of Milwaukee County.

Dan has been the owner and operator of a Milwaukee auto repair business since 1993. He won the 2010 Republican primary election and faced the 4^th Congressional District Democrat incumbent Gwen Moore in the 2010 general election. Receiving 30% of the vote, Dan fared better against an incumbent Democrat in Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District than any other Republican since the 1940′s (in 2002 Tom Reynolds came within 8.9% of the incumbent Democrat running for what was then an open seat.) Dan’s results were also better than any person who has ever run against an incumbent Gwen Moore, in any election for any office.

Dan currently serves as 2nd Vice Chairman of the Republican Party of Milwaukee County’s Milwaukee – South Branch and chairs it’s nominations committee.

Commenting on his 2012 candidacy, Dan Sebring said: “I know that we have a battle to fight and I know we have to save America. I’m running because I’m concerned about the future of the 4th District, the State of Wisconsin, and the country. I’m running because I fundamentally disagree with the policies supported by our current representative in Congress.”

Qualifications

54 years old
23 year resident of Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional district
Current 2nd Vice Chairman,
Current member of the Republican Liberty Caucus
Can trace family tree to the Mayflower
Brother in good standing at George Washington 1776 #337 Masonic Lodge in Whitefish Bay, WI
Small Business owner in Milwaukee since 1993
Former volunteer firefighter in the City of New Berlin
U.S. Navy veteran served on the Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence staff at the Pentagon
2008 Write in Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 4th District
Won 2010 Republican Primary election and received 30% of the vote in the general election for U.S. House of Representatives in Wisconsin’s 4th District

Endorsements

Mark Neumann – Former US Congressman & US Senate Candidate
JB Van Hollen – Wisconsin Attorney General
Alberta Darling – Wisconsin State Senate 8th District
Leah Vukmir – Wisconsin State Senator 5th District
Dan Knodl – Wisconsin State Representative Assembly District 24
Mark Honadel – Wisconsin State Representative Assembly District 21
Jeff Stone – Wisconsin State Representative Assembly 82nd District
Joel Kleefisch – Wisconsin State Representative 38th Assembly District
Mark Borkowski – Milwaukee County Supervisor 11th District
Joe Sanfelippo – Milwaukee County Supervisor 17th District
Gerard Randall – Political Commentator, Jobs Creation Specialist, Well known Wisconsin Republican.

Statement of Principles

Abortion.

As your representative, I pledge to protect the sanctity of innocent life. Speaking as a former fetus, I am Pro-Life. There is no question in my mind that life begins at conception. There is no circumstance under which the intentional taking of innocent life is acceptable.

Less Government

The Federal Government has three main purposes: protect the people, defend the nation, and provide a sound infrastructure. As your representative I pledge to adhere to the limitations of the Federal Government as it is spelled out in the United States Constitution.

The Public’s Interest.

To quote Joel Hyatt, “Somewhere along the way a great idea got lost.” The idea that members of the U.S. House of Representatives would take the ideas, opinions, and concerns of their constituents to Washington, D.C. and tell the other members of Congress, “This is what the people want!” The incumbent Democrat in Wisconsin’s 4th Congressional District has earned the reputation of coming back from Washington, D.C. to tell the people “This is what your government wants for you!”

Press Releases:

February 27, 2012 State Representative Dan Knodl endorses Dan Sebring for Congress

February 7, 2012 State Senator Alberta Darling endorses Dan Sebring for Congress

January 23, 2012 Dan Sebring and Mark Neumann Endorse Each Other for Congress and Senate