Bio For JP7 Candidate Bruce King
NAME: Bruce King
OFFICE YOU SEEK: Justice of the Peace, Pct. 7
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Justice of the Peace, Pct. 7
EDUCATION
· Master’s of Business Administration (MBA), The University of Texas at El Paso, 2004
· Bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA), The University of Texas at El Paso, 1973
· 22 courses conducted by the Texas Justice Court Training Center, Austin, Texas
· 4 courses conducted by Texas Municipal Court Training Center, Austin, Texas
· 3 courses conducted by the National Judicial College, Reno, Nevada
NUMBER ONE CAMPAIGN FOCUS
To administer fair and equal justice to all and to continue to work to keep students in school and uninsured vehicles off the street.
WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM YOUR OPPONENT?
· 21 years of experience as Justice of the Peace, Pct. 7. Elected to this office six times
· Justice Court recognized as a high volume and high performance court of law
· Instructor, Texas Justice Court Training Center, Austin, Texas
· Mentor judge, appointed by the Texas Justice Court Training Center
· Recipient of three scholarships to the National Judicial College, Reno, Nevada
· Received numerous awards commending efforts to keep children in school
· Served on UTEP Alumni Association Board
· Served on Keystone Heritage Park Board
· Served on Willow Bend Homeowners Association Board
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE THAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THE POSITION YOU SEEK
In addition to 21 years experience as Justice of the Peace:
· Was a successful businessman as President/CEO and Controller, Del Rey Enterprises, El Paso, Texas
· Taught “Principles of Management” and “Criminal Justice Internship,” Park University, 11 terms
· Military service: honorably discharged as a Captain in the US Army
DESCRIBE A MOMENT THAT CHANGED YOUR LIFE
The death of my 20 year old son in a motorcycle accident taught me humility in my own life and compassion for others who come before me in court.
DO YOU HAVE A WEBSITE, TWITTER OR FACEBOOK ACCOUNT?
Yes, Facebook, limited use
OTHER CONTACT INFORMATION FOR VOTERS: (915) 584-0423; bking@elp.rr.com