Eric Brooks (born December 24, 1971) is an American politician serving as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 45th district.[2] Elected on November 8, 2022, he assumed office on December 1, 2022.[3]
Eric Brooks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates from the 45th district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Carl Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer |
| Children | Clay, Morgan, Faith Brooks |
| Residence | Mount Hope, West Virginia[1] |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Anthropology |
| Alma mater | West Virginia University |
| Profession | Retired - Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons |
| Website | Official website |
Biography
editBorn on Christmas Eve 1971 in Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital, to coal miner David Brooks and educator Linda Brooks. He is a baptist.[4] After graduating high school, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Anthropology from West Virginia University in 1994. He married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer, in 1994 and they have 3 kids, Clay, Morgan, and Faith.[5] He worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons from 1995 to 2021; he is currently retired.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Eric Brooks". Conservation West Virginia. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ "Eric Brooks". 22 September 2022.
- ^ "Eric Brooks". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ "WV Legislature". www.wvlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ "District 045 - Eric Brooks". West Virginia Republican Leadership Committee. Retrieved 2023-08-22.
- ^ "In their own words - Eric Brooks, candidate for 45th House District". Beckley Register-Herald. 2022-11-02. Retrieved 2023-08-22.