Derek Kitts' Biography
Contact Information
Full Name:
Derek W. Kitts
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Kim; 2 Children: Jasmine, Christina
Birth Date:
02/25/1969
Home City:
Christiansburg, VA
Religion:
Southern Baptist
Master of Public Administration, Virginia Tech, 2020-present
BS, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Bluefield College, 2012-2014
Candidate, Virginia House of Delegates, District 7, 2021
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Virginia, District 9, 2016
No committee memberships found.
No caucus information on file.
President, Virginia Blue Star Printing & Consulting Limited Liability Company, 2017-present
Senior Military Science Instructor Army ROTC, Radford University, 2012-2015
Served, United States Army, 1991-2015
No organizational membership information on file.
Favorite Quote:
"Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction."
John F. Kennedy
Priority Issues:
* Promote Southwest Virginia as the destination for jobs and new businesses.
* Reenvision former Congressman Rick Boucher's highly successful Southwest Virginia economic development initiatives and top-notch constituent services.
* Open additional district offices to allow citizen access to their Congressman.
* Work to increase high-speed internet & cell phone service for rural schools, homes, and businesses.
* Fight for our rural Veterans' access to quality medical and mental healthcare.
* Combat opioid drug abuse in Southwest Virginia. Fight for access to reasonable and affordable healthcare for all.
*Defend our 2nd amendment rights. Promote responsible gun ownership/stewardship.