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
Laroche in 2024
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from the Franklin-5 district
Assumed office
February 15, 2022
Preceded byPaul Martin
Personal details
BornSheldon, Vermont, U. S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Maine
California State Polytechnic University

Life and career

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Laroche 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

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Representative Wayne Laroche". Vermont General Assembly. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Governor Phil Scott Appoints Wayne Laroche Vermont House of Representatives". Office of Governor Phil Scott. February 14, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "Former Fish and Wildlife commissioner Laroche named to House". AP News. February 14, 2022. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  4. ^ Ellerbrock, Josh (February 16, 2022). "Rep. Paul Martin resigns from statehouse; Wayne Laroche appointed to fill seat". Saint Albans Messenger. Retrieved November 10, 2022.