Wayne Laroche | |
|---|---|
 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 |
Wayne Laroche is an American politician. He serves as a Republican member for the Franklin-5 district of the Vermont House of Representatives. [1]
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]
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