Full Name:
Dewayne Bunch
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Regina Petrey; 3 Children: Stephanie, Kristen, Brittany
Birth Date:
02/22/1962
Birth Place:
Williamsburg, KY
Home City:
Williamsburg, KY
Religion:
Baptist
Union College, 1997, Grade Point Average of 3.7
MA, Education, Union College, 1996, Grade Point Average of 3.8
BS, Education, 1992, Grade Point Average of 2.8
Representative, Kentucky House of Representatives, 2010-present
Candidate, Kentucky House of Representatives, District 82, 2008
Candidate, Kentucky House of Representatives, District 82, 2006
Council Member, Whitley County High School, Site-Based Decision Making Council, 2000-2001
No caucus information on file.
Educator, Whitley County Board of Education, 1992-present
1st Sergeant, Kentucky Army National Guard, 1985-present
No organizational membership information on file.
Awards:
Enlisted Association Award National Guard of Kentucky - 2008,
Runner-Up 1 Sergeant of the Year - Kentucky National Guard - 2007,
Combat Infantryman Badge- 2007 Operation Iraqi Freedom,
Bronze Star 2007-Operation Iraqi Freedom,
German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge 2002- Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom,
Kentucky State Active Duty Ribbon -2001-2002 & 2006-2007,
Global War on Terrorism Medal - 2001-2002 & 2006-2007,
Twenty Year Service Award - Kentucky Army National Guard - 2005.
Current Car:
2006 Nissan Altima
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
April 22, 2000
Father's Name:
Everett Bunch
Father's Occupation:
Retired
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Morgan Freeman/Ashley Judd
Favorite Athlete:
Lance Armstrong
Favorite Author:
Ernest Hemingway
Favorite Book:
The Old Man and the Sea
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite Movie:
Braveheart
Favorite President and Why:
Ronald Reagan - President Reagan was a firm but fair leader which acted on behalf of all Americans. He was to be admired personally and professionally.
Favorite Quote:
The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.
Vince Lombardi
Favorite Sport:
Basketball
Favorite TV Shows:
24
Favorite Type of Music:
Bluegrass
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Paris
Favorite Websites:
discovery.com
First Car:
1968 Malibu
First Job:
Mowing Lawns
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Running, Hunting, Do-it yourself projects (Carpentry).
Mother's Name:
Gloria Eunice Bunch
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Visit Australia
Names of Grandchildren:
Miah Brynleigh Morgan
Number of Grandchildren:
One
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
My Great-Grandfather.
Personal Hero and Why:
American Prisoners of War - These soldiers went in defense of freedom, ultimately enduring years of torture at the hands of the enemies of freedom. Therefore, to me, these men and women are true American Heros.
Priority Issues:
Quality of Life; Priority Spending (Tax dollars utilized to improve quality of life of all citizens); Senior Issues; Education; Quality Health Care and Insurance for all citizens.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I wish to improve the quality of life for all citizens within our district.
Spouse's Occupation:
Special Education Teacher, Whitley County Middle School.