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Jeanne Paquette
Jeanne Paquette is a former Maine commissioner of labor. She was appointed by Maine Governor Paul LePage (R) in August 2012. She resigned in May 2017 in order to accept a position as the director of auxiliary services with the University of Southern Maine.[1][2]
She previously served as the deputy to former commissioner Robert Winglass, who stepped down from his position in August 2012.[1]
Biography
Paquette's career includes experience as a business owner and as a human resources professional.[3] She is a past member of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Maine Jobs Council, and several nonprofit boards.[3]
Education
- Associate’s degree, early childhood education, Dean College
- Bachelor of Arts, education, Kean University[3]
Political career
Maine Commissioner of Labor (2012-2017)
Paquette was sworn in as commissioner of labor by Gov. Paul LePage on September 7, 2012. She served as deputy commissioner from July 2011 until her confirmation as commissioner.[3]
Paquette resigned in May 2017 in order to accept a position as the director of auxiliary services with the University of Southern Maine.[2]
Appointments
2012
Paquette was appointed to serve as the commissioner of labor by Gov. Paul LePage. She was sworn into office on September 7, 2012.[3]
See also
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External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Maine Department of Labor
- Commissioner Paquette - Maine Department of Labor
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bangor Daily News, "Labor commissioner steps down; LePage nominates deputy as replacement" accessed August 30, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Press Herald, "Maine labor commissioner stepping down to take USM job," April 28, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Maine Department of Labor, "Commissioner Paquette" accessed October 9, 2012
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| Preceded by Robert Winglass |
Maine Commissioner of Labor August 2012 - May 2017 |
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