Jay Bradford
Jay Bradford (b. April 30, 1940) is the former Arkansas Commissioner of Insurance.[1] He was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe on January 15, 2009. Bradford served in office until he was replaced by Allen Kerr in January 2015.[2]
Biography
Bradford is a Certified Insurance Counselor (C.I.C.).[3] He has served as co-chair of the Arkansas Child Abuse, Rape, and Domestic Violence Commission.[4]
Education
- Graduate, Subiaco Academy
- B.A. in economics and psychology, Henderson State College (1963)
- Honorary Doctor of Science, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences[3]
Political career
Arkansas Commissioner of Insurance (2009-2015)
Bradford was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe on January 15, 2009. He served until he was replaced by Allen Kerr in January 2015.[2]
Department of Human Services (2007-2009)
Before becoming commissioner, Bradford served for two years as director of the Behavioral Health Services division in the Arkansas Department of Human Services.[4]
Arkansas State Senate (2000-2007)
From 2000 to 2007, Bradford held a seat in the Arkansas State Senate and served as president pro tempore of the state senate.[4]
Arkansas House of Representatives (1983-1999)
Bradford served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1983 to 1999 and served at various times as speaker pro tempore of the House.[4]
Appointments
2008
Bradford was appointed by Governor Mike Beebe on December 31, 2008, with the appointment taking effect on January 15, 2009.[5]
Personal
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Bradford and his wife, Anne, have one child.[4]
Recent news
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See also
- Arkansas Commissioner of Insurance
- Governor of Arkansas
- Gov. Mike Beebe
- Arkansas Auditor of State
- Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas
- Attorney General of Arkansas
- Arkansas Secretary of State
External links
- Arkansas Department of Insurance - Commissioner Bradford
- Arkansas Department of Insurance
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ Arkansas Insurance Department, "Home," accessed May 22, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Arkansas Insurance Department, "Allen W. Kerr," accessed March 10, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Arkansas Insurance Department, "Commissioner Bio" accessed September 20, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Project VoteSmart, "Bio of Jay Bradford," accessed June 22, 2011
- ↑ Office of the Arkansas Governor, "Governor Beebe Names Bradford As Insurance Commissioner," December 31, 2008
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