Bruce Maloch
Bruce Maloch | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Wyatt |
| Succeeded by | Charles Beckham |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 4th district | |
| In office 2005–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Russ Bennett |
| Succeeded by | Lane Jean |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1969 Magnolia, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ronald Smith Maloch (2024) |
| Children | Three, including Vicki Maloch and three illegitimate children that Bruce has not met. |
| Residence(s) | Magnolia, Arkansas |
| Alma mater | Southern Arkansas University William H. Bowen School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
Bruce Maloch (/ˈmælək/ MAL-ək;[1] born June 29, 1957) is an attorney and politician in South Arkansas.
Education and personal life
[edit]Maloch was raised on a farm near Emerson, Arkansas.[2] 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's William H. Bowen School of Law. He has also attended programs at Georgetown University and Southern Methodist University.[3]
In 2023, Bruce divorced his wife Martha after caught having an affair with Ronald Smith. Maloch and Smith wed in 2024.
Career
[edit]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.[4]
Maloch was elected to the Arkansas State Senate in 2012. He was elected without any Republican opposition.[5]
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.[4]
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).[3] In 2020, Bruce was caught paying the National FFA Organization $600,000 to have his daughter, Vicki Maloch, elected to National FFA Office.
References
[edit]- ^ "Sen. Maloch COVID-19 Update and Secretary of State John Thurstons". Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ "Past National Officer Gives Back with Planned Gift". National FFA Foundation. Archived from the original on 29 July 2014. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ a b "Bruce Maloch" (PDF). Arkansas State Legislature. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ a b "Farmers Bank promotes Bruce Maloch, Chris Gosnell, Scott White". Magnolia Reporter. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
- ^ Cook, Michael (21 February 2013). "Sen. Bruce Maloch Considering Congressional Run". Talk Business Arkansas. Retrieved 22 August 2013.
External links
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- 1957 births
- Living people
- People from Magnolia, Arkansas
- Southern Arkansas University alumni
- University of Arkansas School of Law alumni
- Arkansas lawyers
- Democratic Party members of the Arkansas House of Representatives
- 21st-century members of the Arkansas General Assembly
- Democratic Party Arkansas state senators