Brian Labrie | |
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| Member of New Hampshire House of Representatives for Hillsborough 2 | |
| Assumed office December 4, 2024 | |
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| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Southern New Hampshire University |
| Website | brianlabrie |
Brian Labrie is an American politician and businessman. He is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives He is also the Assistant Majority Leader. [1]
Labrie holds a degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. [2]
Brian Labrie (born c. 1973) is an American politician, entrepreneur, and former world record holder in punkin' chunkin'. A Republican, he has served as a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from Hillsborough District 2 (representing Bedford) since December 2024. In 2025, he was appointed Assistant Majority Leader in the House Republican Caucus, recognized for his consensus-building skills and pro-business advocacy.
Labrie is a prominent small business owner in southern New Hampshire, employing dozens of residents through multiple companies. He is also a leading advocate for outdoor recreation and conservation, serving as President of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association.
Brian Labrie was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, and raised in a family emphasizing hard work and community service. He graduated from Bishop Guertin High School in 1992. Labrie earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University, graduating with honors.His early experiences instilled a strong work ethic, leading him to found his first business shortly after high school. Labrie is a successful entrepreneur who has built and managed multiple companies over three decades, demonstrating expertise in landscaping, portable sanitation, winter services, real estate holdings, and acquisitions.
He founded B.H. Labrie Landscape Co., Inc. in Merrimack, New Hampshire, over 34 years ago. The company provides full-service landscaping, irrigation, hardscape and softscape design-build services, maintenance, and construction. Known for high-quality work and customer satisfaction, it has grown into a leading provider in southern New Hampshire.
Labrie also owns Drop One Portables Inc., offering portable sanitation solutions, and related entities including B.H. Labrie Winter Services Corp and real estate investment firms such as BHL Real Estate Holdings & Acquisitions LLC. His businesses collectively employ more than 40 New Hampshire residents, contributing significantly to the local economy. As a member of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), Labrie actively advocates for small business interests, drawing on his real-world experience in navigating regulations, workforce challenges, and economic fluctuations.
Punkin' chunkin and media appearances: Labrie gained national recognition as captain of Team American Chunker, designing and building a state-of-the-art pneumatic air cannon valued at approximately $180,000. In 2013, his team set the world record for the longest pumpkin launch at the World Championship Punkin Chunkin in Bridgeville, Delaware, achieving a distance of 4,694.68 feet (over 0.89 miles)—a record that still stands in the official WCPCA adult air cannon category. Over nearly a decade, Labrie appeared as a featured personality on the Discovery Channel and Science Channel, including specials on Punkin' Chunkin', Mythbusters and related engineering challenges.
His innovative approach combined advanced engineering, analytics, and agriculture to push the boundaries of the sport.
Political career: Labrie was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives in the November 2024 general election, representing Hillsborough District 2. He assumed office on December 4, 2024.In early 2025, House Majority Leader Jason Osborne appointed him Assistant Majority Leader, praising Labrie's ability to build consensus and his steadfast leadership on the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee, where he served as a whip. Labrie's legislative priorities include:
• Promoting pro-business policies, reducing taxes and regulations
• Protecting personal liberties, including Second Amendment rights
• Supporting workforce development and housing reforms
• Advocating for small businesses and economic growth He has authored op-eds in publications such as the New Hampshire Union Leader and NH Journal, emphasizing common-sense governance, fiscal responsibility, and protecting the "New Hampshire Advantage." Labrie has championed bills reducing training mandates, recognizing clean energy sources, and addressing housing shortages while maintaining local control.
Community involvement and leadership: Labrie is deeply involved in community service and outdoor recreation advocacy:
• President of the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association (NHSA), also serving as Legislative Chair. Under his leadership, the association has collaborated with state agencies to improve trail safety and raised significant funds for charitable causes, including over $105,000 for Easterseals NH's Camp Sno-Mo in 2025.
• Member of the Bedford Conservation Commission, contributing to preservation efforts and sustainable development.
• Member of the Bedford Republican Committee.
• Commissioned Justice of the Peace in New Hampshire.
Labrie is an avid outdoorsman with interests in snowmobiling, ATVs, motorcycles, scuba diving, golf, competitive target shooting, weight training, metal fabrication, and classic car restoration. He is a strong supporter of veterans, seniors, animal welfare, and rescue dogs.
Personal life: Labrie resides in Bedford, New Hampshire, with his wife, Kerry, to whom he has been married for over 20 years. The couple has three rescue dogs and values family, community, and the Granite State's outdoor lifestyle
