District 3 - Commissioner Bill Truex | Charlotte County, FL (2024)

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 CountiesBoard of Directors, 2022– present
• National Association of CountiesHousing Task Force, 2022– present
• National Association of CountiesImmigration 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
• Alternate member, Peace River/Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority
• Alternate member, Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
• Alternate member, Tourist Development Council, Past Chairman
• Alternate member, Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program Policy Committee
• Alternate member, Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee
• Alternate member, Public Safety Coordinating Council
• Alternate member, West Coast Inland Navigation District
• Alternate member, Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Alternate member, Southwest Florida Regional Summit
• Alternate member, 16 County Coalition (Ecosystem Summit)
• Alternate member, Southwest Florida Workforce Development Board
• Alternate member, Value Adjustment Board, Past Chairman
  Alternate member, RESTORE/Gulf Consortium
• Alternate member, Charlotte County Veterans Council
• Alternate member, Marine Advisory Committee
• Alternate member, Murdock Village Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee

Memberships:

• National Association of Counties, since 2012
• Florida Association of Counties,since 2012
• Small Counties Coalition,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
• Englewood Chamber President’s Award, 2010
• Vice President, Florida Home Builders Association Area VI, 2009 - 2011
• 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 Spike Award, 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
• Englewood Sun Readers’ Choice Award- Remodeling Contractor, 2011
• Charlotte Sun Readers’ Choice Award - Remodeler of the Year, 2010
• Charlotte-DeSoto Building Industry Association Builder of the Year, 2010
• Florida Home Builders Association Pinnacle Builder of the Year, 2010
• Nova Award from Englewood Cape Haze Chamber of Commerce, 2006

Email Commissioner Bill Truex at: Bill.Truex@CharlotteCountyFL.gov or contact his assistant at: Assistant@CharlotteCountyFL.gov