William J. "Bill" Brunke, IV

Editorial Summary

(From the Virginia Beach City Public Schools website) William "Bill" Brunke was appointed by the Virginia Beach School Board on June 3, 2008 to fill the vacant seat representing District 7 – Princess Anne. Brunke is a certified public accountant (CPA) who has owned a public accounting firm in Virginia Beach since 1992. Brunke has a long history of community involvement. He has served on numerous boards and committees including the Virginia Beach Community Services Board and the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce. Currently he is a board member for the Virginia Beach Public Schools Education Foundation, serving on the finance and grant review committees. Additionally, Brunke was recently named the school division's 2007-2008 Central Office Volunteer of the Year. Brunke holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Dominican College of Blauvelt in Orangeburg, New York. Among his accomplishments Brunke lists his work as a CPA, his experience as a youth softball coach, and most importantly – his role as a father and husband.