Keith Crisco
Businessman and American politician
Born
April 22nd, 1943
82 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A businessman and politician from the United States, had a career in technology and manufacturing. Served as Deputy Secretary of Commerce in North Carolina. Elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives. Ran for U.S. Congress in North Carolina's 2nd congressional district in 2014.
Served as Deputy Secretary of Commerce in North Carolina
Held a seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives
Ran for U.S. Congress in 2014
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