As Wisconsin looks to make a comeback from the economic recession, nothing is more important than strong leadership on job creation.  For more than two decades, Terry Moulton has owned and operated a small business right here in the Chippewa Valley, Mouldy’s Archery and Tackle, serving his customers, meeting a payroll, and creating jobs.  Terry understands that high taxes and excessive government regulation cost us jobs.

Recognized as a leader in job creation, Terry served as the leading voice in the State Assembly on small business issues.  From his post as Chair of the Small Business Committee, Terry worked across the aisle to push for tax reforms targeted at increasing investment in our local economy, expanding research and development, and creating more good paying jobs, all in an effort to position us for long term job growth and increased job security.

Before opening his business, Terry worked for 17 years in the administration at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls and he’s put that experience to work for the people in the Chippewa Valley.  Terry has served on several boards, committees, and panels on health care reform, offering more than a dozen proposals to make health care more affordable and ensure that a lost job doesn’t mean lost health care coverage.

As an avid fisherman and hunter, Terry has been active on the issues that matter most to Wisconsin sportsmen and women.  Serving as vice-chair of the Natural Resources Committee in his time in the Assembly and as a life-member of the National Rifle Association, Terry has lobbied and fought the DNR for more effective deer management practices, expanding opportunities for youth in hunting and fishing, and reasonable regulations that allow Wisconsinites to enjoy the outdoors.

Born in Whitefish, Montana, Terry moved to Chippewa Falls with his family when he was 2 years old.  He grew up on the shores of Small Lake Wissota and has spent almost his entire life right here in the Chippewa Valley.  He has been married to his wife Sue Kay for 43 years, and they have two grown children and eight grandchildren.