Bruce Maloch

Bruce Maloch (born June 29, 1957) is an Arkansas state senator, representing the 12th district.

Bruce Maloch
Member of the Arkansas Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
2013
Personal details
Born (1957-06-29) June 29, 1957
Magnolia, Arkansas
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Martha
ChildrenThree
ResidenceMagnolia, Arkansas
Alma materSouthern Arkansas University
University of Arkansas
ProfessionAttorney

Education and personal life

Maloch was raised on a farm near Emerson, Arkansas.[1] He received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Agricultural Business from Southern Arkansas University and a Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law. He has also attended programs at Georgetown University and Southern Methodist University.[2]

Career

Maloch was elected to the Arkansas House of Representatives in 2004, serving three terms. While in the House, he served as Chairman of the Joint Budget Committee. Maloch was recognized as Legislator of the Year by the Arkansas Realtors Association, in addition to being recognized as Outstanding Legislator by the Arkansas Municipal League.[3]

Maloch was elected to the Arkansas State Senate in 2012. He was elected without any Republican opposition.[4]

Maloch has practiced law with Anderson, Crumpler, Bell, and Maloch. He has worked for Farmers Bank and Trust Co. since 1986, currently serving as chief operating officer and general counsel.[3]

Maloch has been affiliated with Abilities Unlimited, Arkansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers State Committee, Arkansas FFA Foundation, Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association, Arkansas State Fair and Livestock Association, Columbia County Cattlemen’s Association, Columbia County Farm Bureau, Columbia County Industrial Development Corporation, Magnolia Rotary Club, and the South Arkansas Development Council (Past Board Member).[2]

References
  1. "Past National Officer Gives Back with Planned Gift". National FFA Foundation. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  2. "Bruce Maloch" (PDF). Arkansas State Legislature. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  3. "Farmers Bank promotes Bruce Maloch, Chris Gosnell, Scott White". Magnolia Reporter. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
  4. Cook, Michael (21 February 2013). "Sen. Bruce Maloch Considering Congressional Run". Talk Business Arkansas. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
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