Bark Kinney is not afraid of a challenge. Bart is proud to be born & raised in Albuquerque, attending Montezuma Elementary, Jefferson Jr. High, Highland High. He graduated from New Mexico State University, completing the CPA exam shortly after graduation. He’s spent most of his life working as an insurance Agent & Broker, working for reputable companies such as Wells Fargo Insurance Services, USI Insurance Services, and even running his own small business (Kinney Agency, Inc.). Bart believes that because of service to his clients, integrity, and his willingness to put people first, he has built a reputation in the New Mexico business community that he is very proud of.  

As a third generation New Mexican, Bart has built a strong resume of community leadership and philanthropy in Albuquerque,  serving on the Boards of notable organizations such as the Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation, the UNM Anderson School of Management Foundation, North Valley Little League, and Boy Scouts of America (just to name a few!) On many of these boards, Bart often was trusted by his peers to serve in leadership positions, and he is proud to say that he always left these organizations in better shape than when he started!

Throughout his life spent in Albuquerque and throughout his involvement in the community, Bart believes there are 3 critical things that our state legislature needs to be focused on: education & kids, healthcare, and law enforcement