Bill Maloney is an American businessman and politician. He was a two-time candidate for the governorship of West Virginia. He was the Republican nominee in the 2011 West Virginia gubernatorial special election, in which he lost by 7,546 votes, and again for the regular election in 2012, which he lost by 31,434 votes.
With a business partner, Maloney founded a company called North American Drillers in Morgantown in 1984. The company specialized in drilling large-diameter shafts for the coal, oil and natural gas industries. The business grew to 150 employees when Maloney sold his interest in 2006. Maloney has also invested in start-up companies.
Maloney is a member of the Society of Mining Engineers, the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute, the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, and the National Groundwater Association. He is a past chairman of the West Virginia chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors.
Chilean mine rescueedit
Maloney used his drilling expertise in support of the Plan B attempt to rescue the 33 trapped Chilean miners. Maloney joined the Center Rock team led by Brandon Fisher. Maloney had invested in Fisher's company as start-up. The Plan B effort was ultimately successful, and the miners were saved.[1]
Since returning to the United States, Maloney founded the Mine Rescue Drilling Fund, which supports mine rescues efforts and mine rescue technology in the United States.
Maloney declared his campaign for governor in February. He ran in the special election to fill the unexpired term of Joe Manchin.[2][3][4] Maloney's name was listed first on the Republican primary ballot.[5]
Maloney is a conservative Republican. He wanted to reform the state's tax structure and legal system.[6][7][8]
Maloney won the May 14 primary election with 45% of the vote, but lost the general election to Acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin by less than 3%.[9]
Maloney defeated Ralph William Clark in the May 8, 2012 primary election to become the Republican nominee. He faced Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and lost by 4.8%.
Personal lifeedit
Maloney and his wife Sharon have two adult daughters and one grandson. He has a degree in industrial engineering from Lehigh University. Maloney is a member of Chestnut Ridge Church.[10]
Referencesedit
^"The Chilean Mine Rescue: A West Virginian’s View From Behind The Gates" 2011-07-18 at the Wayback Machine, West Virginia Executive, vol. 1., no. 11. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
^Associated Press. "Bill Maloney announces campaign for W.Va. governor", 23 February 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
^Maskell, Zack. "Morgantown Businessman Running for Governor" July 18, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, WDTV-TV 5 News at 5 o'clock, 23 February 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
^Allen, Macall. "Morgantown Businessman Runs for W.Va. Governor" July 25, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Your News 12, 23 February 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
^Associated Press. "Tomblin, Maloney to top governor primary ballots", The (Charleston) Daily Mail, 14 February 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
^Sobel, Julie. "Maloney Works To Court Conservatives" March 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, The Hotline, 04 March 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
^King, Joselyn. "Maloney stresses tax restructuring" 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine, The Wheeling News-Register, 04 March 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
^WOWK-TV. "Maloney Hands out Pork at Capitol" June 28, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, 07 March 2011. Retrieved on 2011-03-08.
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gubernatorial special election in which he lost by 7 546 votes and again for the regular election in 2012 which he lost by 31 434 votes Bill MaloneyPersonal detailsBorn 1958 10 02 October 2 1958 age 65 Buffalo New York U S Political partyRepublicanEducationLehigh University BS Maloney co founded a drilling company in 1984 He was involved in the Plan B rescue attempt during the 2010 Chilean mine disaster Contents 1 Business career 2 Chilean mine rescue 3 Political career 3 1 Campaign for West Virginia governor 2011 3 2 Campaign for West Virginia governor 2012 4 Personal life 5 References 6 External linksBusiness career editWith a business partner Maloney founded a company called North American Drillers in Morgantown in 1984 The company specialized in drilling large diameter shafts for the coal oil and natural gas industries The business grew to 150 employees when Maloney sold his interest in 2006 Maloney has also invested in start up companies Maloney is a member of the Society of Mining Engineers the West Virginia Coal Mining Institute the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia and the National Groundwater Association He is a past chairman of the West Virginia chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors Chilean mine rescue editMaloney used his drilling expertise in support of the Plan B attempt to rescue the 33 trapped Chilean miners Maloney joined the Center Rock team led by Brandon Fisher Maloney had invested in Fisher s company as start up The Plan B effort was ultimately successful and the miners were saved 1 Since returning to the United States Maloney founded the Mine Rescue Drilling Fund which supports mine rescues efforts and mine rescue technology in the United States Political career editCampaign for West Virginia governor 2011 edit Main article 2011 West Virginia gubernatorial special election Maloney declared his campaign for governor in February He ran in the special election to fill the unexpired term of Joe Manchin 2 3 4 Maloney s name was listed first on the Republican primary ballot 5 Maloney is a conservative Republican He wanted to reform the state s tax structure and legal system 6 7 8 Maloney won the May 14 primary election with 45 of the vote but lost the general election to Acting Governor Earl Ray Tomblin by less than 3 9 Campaign for West Virginia governor 2012 edit Main article 2012 West Virginia gubernatorial election Maloney defeated Ralph William Clark in the May 8 2012 primary election to become the Republican nominee He faced Governor Earl Ray Tomblin and lost by 4 8 Personal life editMaloney and his wife Sharon have two adult daughters and one grandson He has a degree in industrial engineering from Lehigh University Maloney is a member of Chestnut Ridge Church 10 References edit The Chilean Mine Rescue A West Virginian s View From Behind The Gates Archived 2011 07 18 at the Wayback Machine West Virginia Executive vol 1 no 11 Retrieved on 2011 03 08 Associated Press Bill Maloney announces campaign for W Va governor 23 February 2011 Retrieved on 2011 03 08 Maskell Zack Morgantown Businessman Running for Governor Archived July 18 2011 at the Wayback Machine WDTV TV 5 News at 5 o clock 23 February 2011 Retrieved on 2011 03 08 Allen Macall Morgantown Businessman Runs for W Va Governor Archived July 25 2011 at the Wayback Machine Your News 12 23 February 2011 Retrieved on 2011 03 08 Associated Press Tomblin Maloney to top governor primary ballots The Charleston Daily Mail 14 February 2011 Retrieved on 2011 03 08 Sobel Julie Maloney Works To Court Conservatives Archived March 7 2011 at the Wayback Machine The Hotline 04 March 2011 Retrieved on 2011 03 08 King Joselyn Maloney stresses tax restructuring Archived 2011 07 23 at the Wayback Machine The Wheeling News Register 04 March 2011 Retrieved on 2011 03 08 WOWK TV Maloney Hands out Pork at Capitol Archived June 28 2011 at the Wayback Machine 07 March 2011 Retrieved on 2011 03 08 http hosted ap org dynamic files elections 2011 by county WV Governor 1004 html SITE AP amp SECTION POLITICS About Bill Maloney Archived from the original on 2012 09 26 Retrieved 2012 10 06 External links editMaloney for West Virginia Profile at Vote SmartParty political officesPreceded byRuss Weeks Republican nominee for Governor of West Virginia2011 2012 Succeeded byBill Cole Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Bill Maloney amp oldid 1188967817, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
