He brings a career record of successful business accomplishments to the table along with an understanding of what makes a municipality successful. He recently served as a member of the Leland Tourism Development Committee. Holloman’s platform, based on his business acumen, will be laser focused on a vision of a well- managed, all inclusive, and forward-thinking strategy for growth by utilizing sound fiscal policies and an insightful understanding of how municipalities function.

Holloman received a BSBA degree in Accounting from East Carolina University and was employed at Burroughs corporation in Raleigh, NC before starting several software businesses. Throughout his career, he served as CEO and President of two software companies that designed, developed, implemented and marketed software to local governments as well as developed law enforcement and 911 software to municipalities and counties throughout the United States.

After moving to Leland, Holloman became a Pickleball instructor, certified by International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association, serving players throughout NC. In the past Holloman, along with other instructors, have provided free training and equipment to students at Lincoln Elementary.

Richard and his wife, Julia, have been married for 45 years. They moved from Greenville, NC to Wilmington, NC in 1995. When Richard retired they moved to Leland in 2014 and currently live in Brunswick Forest. The couple has two sons, a daughter and seven grandchildren. The Holloman family have been very active members of Port City Community Church since 2008.

Holloman looks forward to the opportunity to work with ALL Leland residences. “I am confident that my experiences over the past 40+ years, working with towns and counties throughout the United States, will bring value to our growing community.”