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==Background==
==Background==
Wright is the older of two children of Monroe David "Monk" Wright (1920-2002) and the former Madella Hines (1921-2005), who are interred at Nolley Memorial Methodist Cemetery in Jena. As of 2002, he was married to Brenda Wright.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20581702/monroe-david-wright|title=Monroe David "Monk" Wright|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=May 12, 2020}}</ref>
Wright is the older of two children of Monroe David "Monk" Wright (1920-2002), a merchant, and the former Madella Hines (1921-2005), who are interred at Nolley Memorial Methodist Cemetery in Jena. As of 2002, he was married to Brenda Wright.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20581702/monroe-david-wright|title=Monroe David "Monk" Wright|publisher=Findagrave.com|accessdate=May 12, 2020}}</ref>
When he entered the legislature in 1996, Wright listed his occupation as a "teacher and a [[business]]man." He cited a business administration degree from the [[University of Louisiana at Monroe]], then known as Northeast Louisiana University. He also did graduate studies at the same institution. In 1977, he formed Wright Real Estate in Jena. He was briefly a [[Pontiac]] dealer. In 1982, he was elected to the Jena City Council and held that position until he became a state representative in 1996. He holds membership in the La Salle Economic Development Council, the Catahoula Lake chapter of Ducks Unlimited, the Masonic Lodge, and the [[United Methodist]] Church.
When he entered the legislature in 1996, Wright listed his occupation as a "teacher and a [[business]]man." He cited a business administration degree from the [[University of Louisiana at Monroe]], then known as Northeast Louisiana University. He also did graduate studies at the same institution. In 1977, he formed Wright Real Estate in Jena. He was briefly a [[Pontiac]] dealer. In 1982, he was elected to the Jena City Council and held that position until he became a state representative in 1996. He holds membership in the La Salle Economic Development Council, the Catahoula Lake chapter of Ducks Unlimited, the Masonic Lodge, and the [[United Methodist]] Church.