This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Pcaruso (talk | contribs) at 18:58, 24 July 2006. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 18:58, 24 July 2006 by Pcaruso (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Will McBride (born August 15, 1972 in Tampa, Florida) is running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida. A husband and father of three, Will is a native Floridian with strong conservative values instilled in him by his parents, Willie and June McBride. His father, a two time Golden Gloves boxing champion, worked many jobs to support his family, including working long hours on a farm, before eventually finding his calling as a minister at Hillsdale Baptist Church in Tampa.
To put himself through school, Will was a landscaper, orange picker, mechanic, and a high school football coach. After graduating from Florida State University – where he was a member of the football team as a backup quarterback - Will worked as a Youth Minister, Counselor and Christian Youth Camp Director of Camp Grace, in Wheatland, Wyoming.
For three years, Will was a public school teacher saving money to further his own education. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a law degree, Will founded a successful law firm with offices in Orlando, Tampa, and Kissimmee in order to help the members of his father’s Church. To this day, Will does many pro-bono cases to help those who can’t afford legal counsel, and is a strong supporter of his Church and his community.
Besides his corporate practice, he also dedicates a significant portion of his time to serving the Hispanic community. Will teaches English on Univision’s WTVN Channel 26, Orlando. He is an active hunter and fisherman and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association . For many years Will has campaigned for Governor Jeb Bush, Senator Mel Martinez and the President.
Will and his wife Kristy Epperson McBride live in the Orlando area with their three sons, Will. Jr, Watson, and Winston. The Epperson family is also a strong supporter of the Republican party, and run Salem Communications, the largest network of Christian radio stations across the country. Will and Kristy are members of the First Baptist Church of Windermere.
External links
- McBride campaign website
- McBride seeks traction in race against Harris
- Good Will McBride Hunting (editorial favoring McBride's candidacy over Harris)