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GET TO KNOW BOB

Entrepreneur, Veteran, Community Servant, Mentor, Coach...

& Your Best Choice for Secretary of State!

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Bob Winstead’s journey began with humble roots, launching his first business mowing lawns as a teenager and buying his first property at age 16. Driven by determination and a strong work ethic, he went on to become a successful real estate entrepreneur.

 

Growing up without his father around, Bob has made it his life’s mission to mentor and uplift young people. He founded three nonprofit organizations dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening communities through sports and has been a youth football coach for over 40 years.

Today, Bob travels across the state, speaking at schools and inspiring students to aim high, stay resilient, and never give up.​

 

After graduating from Sanderson High School in Raleigh, he attended East Carolina University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and Criminal Justice, while playing football for the Pirates. After graduation, he joined the Army as an airborne soldier.​​

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Bob has been a member of several civic organizations, including:

  • The Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce

  • The Board of Advisors of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce

  • The North Carolina Coaches Association.
     

He has also volunteered with organizations such as:

  • The NC Senior Games

  • Raleigh Rescue Mission

  • Boys and Girls Clubs

  • Special Olympics NC

  • NC Food Bank

  • American Red Cross

  • The Wake County School System

  • and many more

As Secretary of State, Bob will leverage his platform to bring awareness to the importance of equipping youth with opportunity.​​

 

Besides his community service and business ventures, Bob also produced and hosted a FOX reality show called “Entrepreneurs.” He is currently a successful real estate developer. As a serial entrepreneur, Bob has taken multiple businesses from start-up to success to profit to duplication, including health clubs, hair salons, and youth sports organizations.​

Bob has been married for 35 years to his college sweetheart, Amy. They have three grown sons, two grandkids, and a dog named Koda.

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A MESSAGE FROM BOB

I will bring a fresh perspective to an office that hasn’t had new leadership in nearly three decades.

 

I won’t be a distant Secretary of State just sitting in an office mulling over numbers and regulations; I’ll have my boots on the ground, engaging with entrepreneurs and business leaders across this great state, listening to their needs and championing innovative solutions to foster a vibrant business climate, and creating opportunities. After all, I’m already doing that, traveling around the state encouraging youth to aim higher. 

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My life has been about giving back, inspiring budding entrepreneurs young and old - leading by example that no matter your circumstances, you can succeed.

 

As your next Secretary of State I will continue to do just that and transform this office into a resource that not only changes lives but creates greater opportunity for our entire state.

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BUILDING BUSINESS ISN’T JUST ABOUT MAKING MONEY, IT’S ABOUT REALIZING A DREAM.

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