Background
Sumpter, Dennis Ray was born on April 26, 1948 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Son of Griffin Ray and Winnie Marie (Vincent) Sumpter.
lawyer construction company executive
Sumpter, Dennis Ray was born on April 26, 1948 in Lake Charles, Louisiana, United States. Son of Griffin Ray and Winnie Marie (Vincent) Sumpter.
Juris Doctor, Louisiana State University, 1975; Bachelor in Government, McNeese U., 1981.
Attorney, Sumpter Law Offices, Sulphur, Louisiana, since 1976;
mayor, City of Sulphur, 1978-1990. Judge ad hoc Sulphur City Court, 1980. Member Louisiana Common for Law Enforcement, Baton Rouge, 1985-1986.
Construction company executive, 1988-1994.
President Louisiana Municipal Association, State of Louisiana, 1985-1986, board directors, 1980-1990. Vice Chairman, Board Of Directors West Calcasieu Airport, Sulphur, 1986-1992. SSgt. United States Air Force, 1967-1971, Vietnam.
Member Louisiana Bar Association, Louisiana Trial Lawyers, S.W. Louisiana Bar Association (ethics committee, 1978), S.W. Louisiana Trial Lawyers, National College Advocacy Trial Advocate, Louisiana High School Rodeo Association (Vice-President, president).
Married Brenda Sue Waite, June 8, 1968. Children: Leslie, Stephanie.