Wade R. Fowler, Jr. Council Member District 8 433 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 476-4541 wfowler@ci.fay.nc.us

Wade Fowler was elected to the Fayetteville City Council to represent District 8 in 2011. Wade is a native of Fayetteville. He graduated from Terry Sanford High School in 1971 and earned his BA degree in history from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1975.

Wade served in the United States Air Force as a jet pilot for 8.5 years. Upon separation from the Air Force, he returned to his hometown to work in sales and raise his family. After 6 years in personnel sales, Wade joined Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. After 18 years of service to Pfizer, Wade retired as a member of the Pfizer Sales Hall of Fame. He currently is an independent representative in the direct sales industry.

Wade's interest in government started at the age of 18. He passionately believes that all levels of government should stick to the fundamental purposes of government. If something is not appropriate for government to do, he will not support it, even if it is for what seems to be a good cause.

As a native of Fayetteville, Wade has seen the benefits and problems associated with the growth of the city. He believes that Fayetteville is a great place to live and to raise a family, and he is committed to seeing the city of Fayetteville serve its residents effectively and efficiently.

Wade and his wife, Kim, have 5 children and 2 grandchildren. They attend Church of the Open Door.