Steve Bryles
| Steve Bryles | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office 2001–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Bearden |
| Succeeded by | David Burnett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 17, 1957 Piggott, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | December 28, 2012 (aged 55) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Pamela |
| Residence | Blytheville, Arkansas |
| Alma mater | University of Arkansas |
| Religion | Christianity |
Steven Mark Bryles (September 17, 1957 - December 28, 2012) was an American politician and businessman. He was a member of the Arkansas Senate, representing Senate District 15 from 2001 to 2011, and a member of the Democratic Party.
Political career
Steve Bryles represented Senate District 15 in the Arkansas Senate 2001-2011, which includes Mississippi and Poinsett counties.
Elected in 2000 in his first venture into politics, Bryles defeated state representative, Joe Harris. His committee memberships include Public Education; Agriculture, Economic Development and Forestry; Joint Budget, and Legislative Council.
He has more than 27 years of experience in the cotton industry. Bryles worked to establish the Great River Economic Development Foundation.[1]
In 2011, Bryles was appointed deputy director of the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission and then became director of the commission.[2]
Personal life
Born in Piggott, Arkansas, Bryles attended public schools in Star City, Osceola and Blytheville and majored in agricultural economics at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Blytheville, Bryles was married to Pamela and had one son and two daughters.
Bryles died of cancer in 2012 aged 55.[3]
References
- ↑ Obituary
- ↑ Agency Director
- ↑ "Livestock commission director, ex-Sen. Bryles dies". Arkansasonline.com. Retrieved 2012-12-28.
External links
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Steve Bryles (AR) profile
- Follow the Money - Steven Mark 'Steve' Bryles