About Dr. M

Above: Lisa, Kristen, Hailey and Addison -
My wife, daughter and grandchildren at First Baptist Church

Above: Jessie at the Vietnam Memorial

Having served as a two term conservative voice and former Vice-Mayor on Asheville's city council, Dr. Mumpower was a persisting voice of reason and governmental restraint in his home city. The Republican candidate for the NC-11 Congressional seat against Heath Shuler in 2008, he attracted support from both sides of the political spectrum due to his emphasis on fairness and consistent principled service. He refused all PAC, party, and special interest money and challenged his party to stand for its core principles or stand aside. Dr. Mumpower is married, has two grown children and two grandchildren, and is a life long resident of WNC. He upholds a private psychology practice in Asheville and serves on various boards and commissions devoted to drug interventions, improving public housing, honoring veterans, and meeting the needs of children. Known for his candor and courage in refusing to step away from hard issues, Dr. Mumpower has most recently undertaken the challenges of serving as "The Candid Conservative" - a persisting voice for honest conservative thinking - a thorn in the side of unprincipled Republicans and Democrats alike...

Education Background

Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology, Union Institute, 1985
M.S.W. - Clinical Social Work, University of Georgia, 1976
M.A. - Counseling, Western Carolina University, 1975
B.A. - Psychology, St. Leo College, 1974
A.A. - General Studies, Okaloosa-Walton Junior College, 1973
H.S.D. - High School, Charles D. Owen High, 1970

Current and Past Professional & Voluntary Involvements

City Councilman ~ City of Asheville
Former Vice Mayor ~ City of Asheville
N.C. Mar. and Family Therapy Lic. Board ~ Member
United Services Credit Union ~ Chairman
First Baptist Church ~ Member
N.C. Social Work Licensure Board ~ Chairman
Asheville Civic Center Commission ~ Chairman
Asheville-Buncombe Drug Commission ~ Chairman
For Our Kids... Public Housing Initiative ~ Chair
Memorial Stadium Restoration Comm. ~ Chairman
Top-A-Stop Bus Shelter Program ~ Founder
John Locke Foundation ~ Member, Board of Directors

Military Service

USAF 1970-1973 ~ Vietnam 1971-1972

Credentials

N.C. Licensed Practicing Psychologist
N.C. Licensed Health Care Provider in Psychology
N.C. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (inactive)
N.C. Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

My 10 Guiding Public Service Principles

Work harder than the other side.
Reach for the deeper truths on all issues.
Resist the temptation of transferring todays bills to our children.
Support the "American Success Equation" - Liberty, Opportunity, & Responsibility.
Never compromise on principles or essential issues.
Resist the corruptive influences of politics and a slide toward big government and little people.
Always listen and communicate - never pander.
Focus on our interests versus special or selfish interests.
Concentrate on providing strong service to those you represent - solve problems.
Be careful with other people's money, liberty, life, and values...

Above: My wife, Lisa, and myself and the W.W. II Memorial