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CAPITOL NEWS
He graduated with a B.A in political science from Hampden-Sydney College in 1999, and was subsequently named Assistant Dean of Admissions, a position he held, representing the college throughout the southeastern United States, until 2002. In 2002, Rickers received an appointment from Governor Warner as Special Assistant for Policy in the Department of Housing and Community Development, where he focused on rural issues and community/economic development. Governor Kaine reappointed Christian to this position in 2005. A native of Kenbridge (population 1,400) in rural Southside Virginia, Christian and his family are lifetime members of the Kenbridge United Methodist Church. He enjoys watching NASCAR, playing golf, and of course discussing politics.
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Rickers is a longtime political operative in Virginia. Since
he was old enough to walk he could be seen handing out leaflets
at in his home precinct of Kenbridge in rural Lunenburg County.
He has worked on dozens of campaigns in Virginia and beyond over
the course of his life. His interest in the General Assembly
and government relations truly began when in 1990 the Lieutenant
Governor handpicked Rickers as his Page. Additionally he served
as a congressional intern in DC during the summer of 1998. 
