Bill Hinkle | |
|---|---|
| County Commissioner of Kittitas County, Washington | |
| In office 1996–2002 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 13th, Position 2 district | |
| In office 2002 – November 2012 | |
| Succeeded by | Matt Manweller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1956 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Debra Hinkle |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Paramedic, firefighter, politician |
William R. Hinkle (born August 18, 1956) is an American politician in Washington. Hinkle is a former Republican Party member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing the 13th district.
On August 18, 1956, Hinkle was born in Tacoma, Washington.
Hinkle attended South Puget Sound Community College and Tacoma Community College. Hinkle studied advanced prehospital medicine at the University of Washington. Hinkle earned a Master of Arts in Applied Theology from the University of Balamand in Lebanon.
Hinkle is a former paramedic and firefighter. In 1996, Hinkle served as a County Commissioner for Kittitas County, Washington, until 2002.
In 2002, Hinkle won the election and became a Republican Party member of Washington State House of Representatives for District 13. In November 2012, Hinkle resigned.
Hinkle is a life time member of National Rifle Association of America.
In 2012, Hinkle became an executive director of the Rental Housing Association of Puget Sound.
Hinkle's wife is Debra Hinkle, a firefighter and dispatcher. They have two children. Hinkle and his family live in Cle Elum, Washington.