Benjie Wimberly
| Benjie E. Wimberly | |
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| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 35th district |
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Assumed office January 10, 2012 Serving with Shavonda E. Sumter |
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| Preceded by |
Nellie Pou Elease Evans |
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| Born | December 1, 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kimberlynn |
| Children | four |
| Residence | Paterson, New Jersey |
| Alma mater | Virginia State University (B.S.) |
| Website | Legislative web page |
Benjie E. Wimberly (born December 1, 1964) is an American teacher and Democratic Party politician who represents the 35th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly. He is also the head coach of the football team at Hackensack High School and is serving as the recreation director of Paterson.
Wimberly graduated from Passaic County Technical Institute in Wayne, New Jersey, and Virginia State University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology.
Wimberly was an assistant coach for Eastside High School in Paterson from 1989 through 1994. He then served as the head coach of the football team at Paterson Catholic High School from 1995 through 2010, when the school ceased operations. In his last seven years at Paterson Catholic, Wimberly amassed a 70–3 win–loss record, and mentored Victor Cruz. During his 16 years as coach, Paterson Catholic won seven state championships. Wimberly became the head coach of the football team at Hackensack High School in 2012, succeeding Mike Miello. He is also serving as Paterson's Recreation Director.
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