Candidate: Bill Truex

Birthplace: Indiana

Education:
B.A. Economics, Indiana University
Certified County Commissioner, Florida Association of Counties, 2014
Advanced Certified County Commissioner, Florida Association of Counties, 2015
Leadership Florida, Lifetime Member, Class of 2017
Advanced Certified County Commissioner II, Florida Association of Counties, 2022
Government Associations:
National Association of Counties
Florida Association of Counties
Small County Coalition
National Organization of Black County Officials
Public Service:
Reelected Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Reelected to Board of County Commissioners, 2020
Elected Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, 2019
Elected Vice Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, 2018
Reelected as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, 2016
Reelected to Board of County Commissioners, 2016
Reelected as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, 2015
Elected as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, 2014
Elected as Vice Chairman of Board of County Commissioners, 2013
Elected to Board of County Commissioners, 2012
Charlotte County Board of Zoning Appeals, 2009 - 2012
Baseball Umpire – Charlotte County Volunteer – 18 years
Work Experience:
Has worked in the corporate world for Roll Coater (a division of Arvin Industries), AT&T and Roadway Express prior to moving to Florida. Has been involved in real estate and construction for the majority of his career. Obtained state certified builder's license and is the President and Owner of Truex Preferred Construction, which has been in business in Englewood since 2005.

Current Committees:
Florida Association of Counties, President, 2023 – present
Florida Association of Counties, 1st Vice President, 2021
Florida Association of Counties, 2nd Vice President, 2020
Florida Association of Counties, Finance & Audit Committee, 2023 – present
Florida Association of Counties Rural Area Caucus, 2022 – present
Florida Association of Counties Housing Stability Task Force, 2022 – present
Florida Association of Counties, District 30 Representative, 2015 – present
Florida Association of Counties, Board of Directors, 2018 – present
Florida Association of Counties Public Safety Committee, Co-Vice Chair, 2015 – present
Florida Association of Counties Water Committee, 2019 – present
National Association of Counties Board of Directors, 2022 – present
National Association of Counties Housing Task Force, 2022 – present
National Association of Counties Immigration Reform Task Force, Vice Chair, Chairman and member 2018 – present
National Association of Counties International Economic Development Task Force, 2018 – present
National Association of Counties Programs and Services Standing Committee, Vice-Chair, 2017 – present
National Association of Counties "Stepping Up Initiative," 2015 – present
National Association of Counties Public Safety Committee, Vice-Chair and member 2015 – present
National Association of Counties Veterans and Military Services Committee, 2015 – present
Bipartisan Policy Center, Cleaner Infrastructure Task Force, member, 2021 – present
Emergency Management Subcommittee, Past Chairman
Circuit 20, Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
Charlotte County Finance Committee, Chairman
Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee
Building Industry Oversight Committee
Criminal Justice Behavioral Health Advisory Committee
Southwest Florida Juvenile Justice Council

Memberships:
National Association of Counties, since 2012
Florida Association of Counties, since 2012
National Organization of Black County Officials, 2023
Chair, Florida Home Builders Association Governmental Affairs, 2012
President, Englewood Cape Haze Area Chamber, 2012
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Academy Graduate, 2011
Excellence in Business Award from Englewood Cape Haze Area Chamber, 2011
President, Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Association, 2010
Director, National Association of Home Builders
Director, Florida Home Builders Association
Board Member, Englewood Cape Haze Chamber of Commerce, 1996-1998 and 2007-2013
Justice and Public Safety Policy Steering Committee
Community Task Force of Charlotte County
Accomplishments:
Florida Home Builders Association Builder of the Year, 2023
NAHB BEAM Award (Builders Engaging Associate Members), 2022
WRECONF Top Leaders in Real Estate & Construction, 2021 & 2022
Florida Trend People to Know, 2021
Top 100 Leaders in Real Estate & Construction, 2020-2021
Florida Home Builders Association Hurricane Award, 2019
Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry Award Member of the Year, 2018
Charlotte DeSoto Building Industry President’s Award, 2018
Florida Home Builders Association – Remodeler of the Year, 2015
Presidential Advocacy Award, Florida Association of Counties, 2015
Presidential Advocacy Award, Florida Association of Counties, 2014
Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Builder of the Year, 2010