9/12 Candidate: Eric Wallace | U.S. Senate – IL

Posted by Jacob Roecker on August 8, 2009 under 9/12 Candidates | Be the First to Comment

Eric picture3About Eric (from wallaceforillinois.com):

Dr. Eric M. Wallace was born in Chicago, IL to Joan Scott (daughter of renowned artist William Edouard Scott) and John Wallace. He lived on Chicago’s south side until the third grade when his family moved to Wilmette IL. At that time the Wallaces were the only African American family in Wilmette. Eric spent his freshman year at New Trier East where he ran track.

The family moved to Northern Virginia where Eric graduated from Herndon High school. He later spent two years at Howard University in the District of Columbia where his parents were professors. Eric would leave Howard to attend Washington Bible College to study for the ministry. He later earned an M.A. from Alliance Theological Seminary, a Th.M. and PhD from Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education (Union-PSCE). Eric holds the distinction of being the first African American to earn a PhD in Biblical studies from Union-PSCE.

While pursuing his education, Eric has worked in ministry for over 30 years. He is an ordained minister and has served as a Pastor, Youth Minister, Children’s Minister, and Christian Education consultant. He has served locally as an associate minister at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, as well as Victory Apostolic Church in Matteson where he currently serves.

As an entrepreneur, Wallace has owned a number of businesses from a publishing company to a dance studio. He also brings with him a range of work experience, which includes serving as a police officer and as director of editorial for an (IL) based Christian publishing company. Dr. Wallace also served as an Army officer in the Maryland National Guard, and as an Adjunct Professor at North Park University and Elmhurst College.

Notably, Wallace’s publishing tenure has spanned well over 12 years. While president and CEO of Wallace Publishing and Computer Graphics he published the Lamb’s Book, a Christian business directory, and the New Life Journal, a bimonthly Christian magazine. More recently, he has authored two books: Integrity of Faith, an autobiography, and Jesus on Trial, a new approach to interpreting the gospel of John. Both books are published by Integrity Books, a subsidiary of Wallace Multimedia Group, LLC.

Wallace began implementation of Wallace Multimedia Group, LLC in 2004. However, encouraged to run for (IL) state senate, he chose to delay launching the company for two years. Dr. Wallace’s campaign drew the attention of news sources and politicians. Over the last three years, he’s been invited to serve on the African American Advisory Board for the Republican National Committee, and is the former Chairman of the African American Republican Council of Illinois. He currently serves as a member of the Outreach Advisory Board for the Illinois GOP, Co-chairman of Cook County Republican Party, Vice President of the Rich Township Republicans, a commissioner on the Illinois Transatlantic Slave Trade Commission and a member of the Village of Matteson zoning and planning Commission.

Dr. Wallace, along with his wife Jennifer, has recently adjusted his ambitions to publish a political magazine, Freedom’s Journal Magazine, which encourages African-Americans to cling to their natural conservative principles that are often ignored when making political choices.

Eric’s introduction into politics came when his mother became the first African American to serve as the US Assistant Secretary of Agriculture in 1978. In the late 80s he campaigned for Maurice Dawkins (R) who ran for Lt. Governor; and later the US Senate seat in Virginia against then Democratic opponent Chuck Robb. Dr. Wallace, inspired by the re-election of George W. Bush and the election of other minorities in the Republican Party, was moved to start the African American Republican Council (AARC) where he served as Chairman for two years. He also served as chaplain for the National Black Republican Association (NBRA).

After a rigorous but unsuccessful (IL) state senate run in 2006, Wallace continued his fight to elect local Republican candidates here in Illinois. In the past year, he volunteered his time and efforts towards the Marty Ozinga, III campaign for Congress in the 14th district, Tony Peraica’s bid for Cook County’s States Attorney, Antoine Members Congressional run in the 1st district, and Nella Piccolin for Will Co. Board. He also featured various candidates for Congress from across the nation in the (Sept./Oct. 08) issue of Freedom’s Journal Magazine.

Consequently, these accomplishments and achievements are the basis of Dr. Wallace’s unique philosophical premise that our cause requires that “we stand for what we say we believe, and that we actively engage in the political process that represents us”.

Eric, a resident of Matteson IL since 2000, is the father of two sons, Eric C. Wallace (22 yrs) who graduated from Chicago’s Columbia College May 09; and Greg M Wallace (20 yrs) who is matriculating at UIC. Wallace wants to serve as US Senator for Illinois to provide (among other things) viable alternatives to people trapped by failed education and social policies, which don’t benefit them. Eric is a reformer, who will work for ethics, fiscal and social reform through Limited government, Individual freedom and responsibility, Free enterprise and Traditional family values (the LIFT principles).

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Dr. Eric M. Wallace was born in Chicago, IL to Joan Scott (daughter of renowned artist William Edouard Scott) and John Wallace. He lived on Chicago’s south side until the third grade when his family moved to Wilmette IL. At that time the Wallaces were the only African American family in Wilmette. Eric spent his freshman year at New Trier East where he ran track.

The family moved to Northern Virginia where Eric graduated from Herndon High school. He later spent two years at Howard University in the District of Columbia where his parents were professors. Eric would leave Howard to attend Washington Bible College to study for the ministry. He later earned an M.A. from Alliance Theological Seminary, a Th.M. and PhD from Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education (Union-PSCE). Eric holds the distinction of being the first African American to earn a PhD in Biblical studies from Union-PSCE.

While pursuing his education, Eric has worked in ministry for over 30 years. He is an ordained minister and has served as a Pastor, Youth Minister, Children’s Minister, and Christian Education consultant. He has served locally as an associate minister at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago, as well as Victory Apostolic Church in Matteson where he currently serves.

As an entrepreneur, Wallace has owned a number of businesses from a publishing company to a dance studio. He also brings with him a range of work experience, which includes serving as a police officer and as director of editorial for an (IL) based Christian publishing company. Dr. Wallace also served as an Army officer in the Maryland National Guard, and as an Adjunct Professor at North Park University and Elmhurst College.

Notably, Wallace’s publishing tenure has spanned well over 12 years. While president and CEO of Wallace Publishing and Computer Graphics he published the Lamb’s Book, a Christian business directory, and the New Life Journal, a bimonthly Christian magazine. More recently, he has authored two books: Integrity of Faith, an autobiography, and Jesus on Trial, a new approach to interpreting the gospel of John. Both books are published by Integrity Books, a subsidiary of Wallace Multimedia Group, LLC.

Wallace began implementation of Wallace Multimedia Group, LLC in 2004. However, encouraged to run for (IL) state senate, he chose to delay launching the company for two years. Dr. Wallace’s campaign drew the attention of news sources and politicians. Over the last three years, he’s been invited to serve on the African American Advisory Board for the Republican National Committee, and is the former Chairman of the African American Republican Council of Illinois. He currently serves as a member of the Outreach Advisory Board for the Illinois GOP, Co-chairman of Cook County Republican Party, Vice President of the Rich Township Republicans, a commissioner on the Illinois Transatlantic Slave Trade Commission and a member of the Village of Matteson zoning and planning Commission.

Dr. Wallace, along with his wife Jennifer, has recently adjusted his ambitions to publish a political magazine, Freedom’s Journal Magazine, which encourages African-Americans to cling to their natural conservative principles that are often ignored when making political choices.

Eric’s introduction into politics came when his mother became the first African American to serve as the US Assistant Secretary of Agriculture in 1978. In the late 80s he campaigned for Maurice Dawkins (R) who ran for Lt. Governor; and later the US Senate seat in Virginia against then Democratic opponent Chuck Robb. Dr. Wallace, inspired by the re-election of George W. Bush and the election of other minorities in the Republican Party, was moved to start the African American Republican Council (AARC) where he served as Chairman for two years. He also served as chaplain for the National Black Republican Association (NBRA).

After a rigorous but unsuccessful (IL) state senate run in 2006, Wallace continued his fight to elect local Republican candidates here in Illinois. In the past year, he volunteered his time and efforts towards the Marty Ozinga, III campaign for Congress in the 14th district, Tony Peraica’s bid for Cook County’s States Attorney, Antoine Members Congressional run in the 1st district, and Nella Piccolin for Will Co. Board. He also featured various candidates for Congress from across the nation in the (Sept./Oct. 08) issue of Freedom’s Journal Magazine.

Consequently, these accomplishments and achievements are the basis of Dr. Wallace’s unique philosophical premise that our cause requires that “we stand for what we say we believe, and that we actively engage in the political process that represents us”.

Eric, a resident of Matteson IL since 2000, is the father of two sons, Eric C. Wallace (22 yrs) who graduated from Chicago’s Columbia College May 09; and Greg M Wallace (20 yrs) who is matriculating at UIC. Wallace wants to serve as US Senator for Illinois to provide (among other things) viable alternatives to people trapped by failed education and social policies, which don’t benefit them. Eric is a reformer, who will work for ethics, fiscal and social reform through Limited government, Individual freedom and responsibility, Free enterprise and Traditional family values (the LIFT principles).

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