Biography
David Cheston Rouzer, born on February 16, 1972, in Landstuhl, West Germany, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 7th Congressional District since 2015. Raised in Durham, North Carolina, he developed a strong work ethic working summers on his family's farm near Four Oaks. Rouzer's political career includes roles as a legislative aide and senior policy advisor to U.S. Senators Jesse Helms and Elizabeth Dole. He also served two terms in the North Carolina State Senate from 2009 to 2012, representing Johnston and Wayne counties. In Congress, Rouzer has been recognized as an effective conservative member, earning accolades such as the Award for Excellence from the American Conservative Union.
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Economics, and Chemistry from North Carolina State University, 1994
Political Experience
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U.S. House of Representatives : Elected in 2014, Rouzer has served multiple terms representing North Carolina's 7th Congressional District. He has held leadership roles, including Chairman of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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North Carolina State Senate : Represented District 12, consistently ranking as one of the most effective pro-business legislators. Served as co-chairman of the Agriculture and Environment Committee and chairman of the Senate Environmental Review Commission.
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Legislative Aide and Senior Policy Advisor: Worked for U.S. Senators Jesse Helms and Elizabeth Dole , contributing to the development of federal statutes and legislative strategies.
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Associate Administrator, USDA Rural Development : Managed a program-level budget exceeding $1.2 billion and a loan portfolio of over $5 billion, focusing on investments in rural America.
Rouzer's extensive experience in both state and federal government, combined with his background in agriculture and business, has positioned him as a dedicated advocate for his constituents in North Carolina's 7th District.
