Meet Richard

It is an incredible honor to represent Elliott, Morgan, and Rowan counties.

Richard White is an authentic Eastern Kentucky success story. He founded Richard White Wood Products in 1976, and has created jobs, grown companies, and seized opportunity. Now, he’s taking his conservative principles and entrepreneurial spirit to Frankfort.

As a pro-life Christian, Richard stands firm against those who would tear down our values. He fights for our Constitutional Rights, including the Second Amendment and the freedoms of speech and religion.

He’s spent his life in the private sector responsibly making ends meet, and he’s a recognized good steward of our tax dollars in the General Assembly. That’s the way to grow our Commonwealth’s economy and help every family prosper.

Richard is a leader you can count on. During the pandemic and the recovery, Richard has worked to re-open our economy and get Kentucky back to work. As a key member of Kentucky’s conservative majority, he will continue to be a strong voice for us in Frankfort. He is a member of the Natural Resources & Energy committee, Education committee, and Small Business & Information Technology committee.

When we send Richard back to Frankfort, he will continue to defend our Constitutional rights, fight for increased funding for our schools and teachers, increase funding for better roads and internet access, and work to bring down the costs of healthcare.

• Founder/President, Richard White Wood Products, Incorporated, 1976-present

• Former Owner/Developer, Cliffview Resorts

• Former Partner/Developer, Cave Run Marina and Hickory Point Golf Course.

• Member, Bluegrass International Trade Association

• Member, Forest Industry Production Development Advisory Committee, Morehead State University

• Former Member, Kentucky District Export Council

• Former Board Member, Kentucky Forest Industry Association

• Board Member, Mountain Missions Development Corporation

• Former Board Member, Southern States Corporation

• Appointed by President Ronald Reagan as Moderator, White House Conference of Small Businesses and Advisory Committee on Lumber and Wood Products for Trade Policy matters with the U.S. Department of Commerce in trade negotiations

• Awarded the U.S. Small Business Exporter of the Year, twice by U.S. Small Business Administration and Governor Martha Lane Collins