Wayne Laroche is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the Franklin-5 district of the Vermont House of Representatives.[1]
Wayne Laroche | |
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 Laroche in 2024 | |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Franklin-5 district | |
| Assumed office February 15, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sheldon, Vermont, U. S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | University of Maine California State Polytechnic University |
Life and career
editLaroche was born in Sheldon, Vermont.[1] He attended Bellows Free Academy, graduating in 1968.[1] Laroche also attended the University of Maine, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1972. He received a Master of Science from California State Polytechnic University in 1986.[1]
Laroche was a marine biologist studying the developmental biology of marine fish at universities.[1] In the 2000s, he was appointed by the 80th Governor of Vermont, Jim Douglas, to serve as the commissioner for the Vermont Department of Wildlife.[1] He served for eight years.[1]
In 2022, Laroche was appointed by Phil Scott to represent the Franklin-5 district of the Vermont House of Representatives following the resignation of Paul Martin.[2][3][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g "Representative Wayne Laroche". Vermont General Assembly. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Governor Phil Scott Appoints Wayne Laroche Vermont House of Representatives". Office of Governor Phil Scott. February 14, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ "Former Fish and Wildlife commissioner Laroche named to House". AP News. February 14, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
- ^ Ellerbrock, Josh (February 16, 2022). "Rep. Paul Martin resigns from statehouse; Wayne Laroche appointed to fill seat". Saint Albans Messenger. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
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