Why Patricia Creedon?

It’s not everyday that a successful business person decides to invest the enormous amount of time and money required to run for political office. Residents of the 21st Representative District now have the opportunity to benefit from the expertise that Pat Creedon gained from years of owning and operating an electrical contracting firm.

She stands ready and able to transfer these valuable skills from the private sector to state government.
Who better to represent your interests than an energetic, talented business woman who took leadership roles in the male dominated construction industry?

“As a resident of the 21st district since 1980, I understand the issues that matter most to my neighbors and fellow business owners.” Creedon said. “I started my business and raised my children here while actively participating in local politics. I look forward to making constituent relations a top priority by listening to my neighbors and taking their concerns to Dover.”
Here are some comments from her peers:

“Pat’s leadership skills, which she developed while building Creedon Controls from the ground up, will transfer into the kind of leadership Delaware needs in a State Representative,” said House Minority Leader Robert F. Gilligan (D – Sherwood Park). “She has worked with multi-million dollar budgets, negotiated contracts, and established working relationships with folks up and down our state. Pat is the clear choice to fill this empty seat.”

“Much of my district overlaps with the 21st district, and from talking with Pat, I know she has a good grasp on the issues here,” said State Senator Karen E. Peterson (D – Stanton). “Her involvement with the Governor’s Council on Apprenticeship and Training and the Governor’s Workforce Investment Board give her a working knowledge of how state government works. I look forward to working with Pat as she seeks a seat in the General Assembly this November.”

Background

Pat was born in 1952 in Richmond, Virginia. Her father was a Dupont Company executive who served as a positive role model for Pat and taught her a lot about business and the construction industry. The family came to Delaware where Pat has been a resident for 42 years. In 1989, Pat founded Creedon Controls. The company experienced steady growth over the past 19 years and continuously employed skilled electricians. She was an active participant in the industry and has been recognized numerous times for her entrepreneurial skills. Here are some of the highlights:

2008: State of Delaware, 21st Representative District Committee Person

2001-2008: Governor’s Council on Apprenticeship and Training Council Member

1998-Present: Delaware Contractor’s Association , Fourth Vice-President, Executive Board, Past Treasurer, Member of the Finance & Legislative Commitees

2001-Present: National Contractor’s Association Trustee, Health & Welfare Funds

2005-Present: International Foundation of Employee Benefit Funds, Voting Director, committee person, moderator, program planning
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2001-Present: Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, Executive Board Member, Chair of the Public Relations & Outreach Committee, former chair of the Non-traditional Workforce Committee

• State of DE, 21st Representative District – committee person, 2008
• Governor’s Council on Apprenticeship and Training, councilmember, 1997-2008
• Delaware Contractor’s Association, Fourth Vice President, executive board, past treasurer, member of the finance and legislative committees, 1998 – present
• National Contractor’s Association, Trustee, Health & Welfare Funds, 2001 - present
• International Foundation of Employee Benefit Funds, Voting Director, committee person, speaker, moderator, program planning, 2005 – present
• Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, Executive Board Member, Chair of the Public Relations & Outreach Committee, former chair of the Non-traditional Workforce Committee, 2001- present
  

• Quality in Construction Award, State of Delaware and DCA, 2003
• Delaware Entrepreneurial Woman of the Year 2002, The Business Ledger/New Castle County Chamber
• Small Business Administration/State Chamber Small Business Person of the Year, DE 1997
• Tribute from State of Delaware Senate in recognition of the SBA award
• Finalist Women in Good Company Award – Working Woman Magazine 1999
• Honored Professional of the National Directory of Who’s Who in Executives & Professionals 1989 – 1999 Edition