Full Name:
Michael 'Mike' Glen Bright
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Debbie
Birth Date:
02/01/1952
Birth Place:
Point Pleasant, WV
Home City:
Ripley, WV
Religion:
American Baptist
Graduated, West Virginia, 1978
Graduated, Point Pleasant High School, 1970
Sheriff
Candidate, West Virginia State House of Delegates, District 12, 2014
Candidate, West Virginia State Senate, District 4, 2012
Union Steward, Utility Workers of America, 1973-1978
Owner, Private Investigation Firm, 2001-present
Coordinator, Parkersburg Narcotics and Violent Crimes Task Force, West Virginia State Police, 1994-2000
Officer, Parkersburg Narcotics and Violent Crimes Task Force, West Virginia State Police, 1989-1994
Officer, Bureau of Criminal Investigations, West Virginia State Police, 1988
Field Trooper, Ripley Detachment, West Virginia State Police, 1978-1988
Employee, Kyger Creek Plant, Ohio Valley Electric Corporation, 1973-1978
Communications Specialist, 11th Marine Regiment, United States Marine Corps, 1970-1973
Communications Specialist, United States Marine Corps, 1970-1973
No organizational membership information on file.
Awards:
Public Official of the Year, Jackson County, 2010
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, West Virginian Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2008
Outstanding Democrat of the Year, Jackson County, 2005
Father's Name:
Harry G. "Goog" Bright
Mother's Name:
Georgieanna Mae Rayburn Bright
Spouse's Occupation:
Employee, City of Ripley