Chris Stewart (politician)

Chris Stewart (politician)
Born	Christopher Stewart
Occupation	Author, Businessman
Nationality	American
Genres	History Techno-thriller LDS Novels
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Chris Stewart is an American author and businessman known for his bestseller The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World. He is also a declared candidate for the United States Congress in Utah.

Stewart graduated from Utah State University in 1984 before joining the United States Air Force. During his time in the Air Force, Stewart set three world speed records including the fastest nonstop flight around the world. ^[1] After his service, Stewart began writing novels and became the President and CEO of the Shipley Group. His New York Times bestseller, which was co-authored with his brother Ted Stewart, The Miracle of Freedom was published on June 3, 2011 ^[2] He will formally announce his candidacy for U.S. Representative in Utah's 2nd congressional district on November 21, 2011.

Early life

Stewart was born in Logan, Utah and grew up on a dairy farm in Cache Valley, an agricultural valley of northern Utah and southeastern Idaho. His father was a retired Air Force Pilot and teacher. His mother, Sybil S. Stewart, was a full-time homemaker and was recognized as the Utah Mother of the Year in 1996. ^[3]

Stewart graduated from Sky View High School in 1978 and entered Utah State University in the fall of the same year. After a year in college, Stewart took a break and served as a Mormon missionary in Texas. After his church service, Stewart re-entered Utah State University, and in 1984 earned a degree in economics.

Military Service

After college, Stewart was accepted into the Air Force's Officer Training School. He was also accepted into Undergraduate Pilot Training. Stewart was awarded the Distinguished Graduate (top of the class) in both endeavors. Stewart served in the Air Force for 14 years, primarily flying rescue helicopters and the B-1B bomber. He was stationed at Dyess Air Force Base, Mountain Home Air Force Base, and other Air Force bases.

World Records

In 1995, Stewart was awarded the Mackay Trophy for "significant aerial achievement" for the combat evaluation operation known as Coronet Bat. On June 3 of that year, Stewart led two B-1s on a nonstop flight around the world. The purpose of the mission was to demonstrate the capability of the B-1 Lancer with live bombing activity over three bombing ranges on three continents in two hemispheres.^[4] Stewart is credited with team's decision to further test the limits of the two aircraft involved, and is quoted saying "hey, let's keep going. Instead of turning around and coming back let's keep going and see how far we can go and how fast[,] and it kind of grew from that[.]"^[5] In the process, the team set three world records, flying 36797.65 kilometers in 36 hours 13 minutes.^[6]

The mission was recounted in the film Supersonic Saints: Thrilling Stories from LDS Pilots. ^[7]

Career

Business Career

After his military career, Stewart turned to the private sector. Currently, Stewart is president and CEO of the Shipley Group, a consulting company that specializes in energy and environmental issues. ^[8] Shipley also participates in government anti-terrorism training, corporate security and executive preparedness consulting.

Writing Career

Stewart first began writing books in the late nineties. His first novel, Shattered Bone was published October 1, 1998.^[9] Stewart wrote four additional techno-thrillers before he began writing the series The Great and Terrible. Before completing his last book in that series, he started writing historical novels. His book, Seven Miracles That Saved America was chosen as "National Communications Award by the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge," and The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World became a New York Times Bestseller within two weeks of publication. The Miracle of Freedom was endorsed by radio/talk show host, Glenn Beck, and Beck's coverage is credited the book becoming a bestseller.^[10][11]

Stewart has written fourteen books, and has been chosen by the Book of the Month Club. ^[12][13] His works have been published in twelve countries. ^[14]

In 2005, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir performed A Christmas Bell for Anya, which he co-authored with his wife Evie. ^[15][16][17]

Congressional Campaign

On October, 21 2011, Utah Policy wrote that Stewart Stewart was going to run for Congress in the Second District in Utah. ^[18] His formal announcement will take place on November 21, 2011.^[19]

See Also

Mackay Trophy, Coronet Bat, Ted Stewart (brother).

References

1. ^ "Inside the List". The New York Times. 2011. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/03/books/review/InsideList-t.html. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
2. ^ Stewart, Chris (2011 publisher = Shadow Mountain). "The Miracle of Freedom: Seven Tipping Points That Saved the World". http://www.shadowmountain.com/products-page/new-releases/the-miracle-of-freedom-7-tipping-points-that-saved-the-world/. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
3. ^ Palmer, Douglas. "Mothers honored for the love and service they give families". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/471021/MOTHERS-HONORED-FOR-THE-LOVE-AND-SERVICE-THEY-GIVE-FAMILIES.html. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
4. ^ "Awards". National Aeronautic Association. http://www.naa.aero/html/awards/index.cfm?cmsid=186. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
5. ^ "Facts about Chris Stewart". 7miracles.org. https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.7miracles.org%2Ffacts_about_chris_stewart.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
6. ^ "Squadron Service 1985-2001". Targetlock. http://www.targetlock.org.uk/b-1/service-part1.html. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
7. ^ Bytheway, John (2009). "Supersonic Saints: Thrilling Stories from LDS Pilots". 
8. ^ "The Shipley Group". http://www.shipleygroup.com/. 
9. ^ Stewart, Chris. "Shattered Bone". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Shattered-Bone-Chris-Stewart/dp/0451408578/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_12. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
10. ^ "Author Chris Stewart running for 2nd District seat". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705394026/Author-Chris-Stewart-running-for-2nd-District-seat.html. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
11. ^ "Glenn Beck catapults The Miracle of Freedom to bestseller". http://www.shadowmountain.com/news/glenn-beck-catapults-the-miracle-of-freedom-to-bestseller/. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
12. ^ "Chris Stewart: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle". Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Chris-Stewart/e/B001HMMD14/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1. Retrieved 2011-11-12. 
13. ^ "Chris Stewart (Author of Prologue)". Goodreads.com. http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/99356. Retrieved 2011-11-12. 
14. ^ "Facts about Chris Stewart". 7miracles.org. https://docs.google.com/viewer?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.7miracles.org%2Ffacts_about_chris_stewart.pdf. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
15. ^ Bloom, Claire (2006). "A Christmas Bell for Anya". Deseret Book. http://mormontabernaclechoir.org/products/product?product_id=469. 
16. ^ Stewart, Chris (2006). "A Christmas Bell for Anya". Shadow Mountain. http://www.shadowmountain.com/products-page/seasonal/a-christmas-bell-for-anya/. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
17. ^ Haddock, Sharon. "Patriotic author stresses sacrifice". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/640190146/Patriotic-author-stresses-sacrifice.html. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
18. ^ "Add Another Republican Name to the 2nd District Race". Utah Policy. http://www.utahpolicy.com/view/full_story/16119664/article-Add-Another-Republican-Name-to-the-2nd-District-Race?instance=featured_home_policy. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 
19. ^ Gehrke, Robert. "Two new candidates join GOP field for 2nd District". The Salt Lake Tribune. http://www.sltrib.com/csp/cms/sites/sltrib/pages/printerfriendly.csp?id=52819842. Retrieved 2011-11-11. 

External Links

• Chris Stewart for Congress official campaign site