Joe Acinapura

Joseph N. Acinapura (born 13 May 1938, in Union City, New Jersey)[1] is a Republican politician who was elected and currently serves in the Vermont House of Representatives.[2] He represents the Rutland-7 Representative District.

Early life, education and military service

Acinapura graduated from Union Hill High School in New Jersey in 1956. He received a bachelor of arts in mathematics from Rutgers University in 1960[1] and a master of arts in political science from the University of Colorado in 1970. He was as an officer in the United States Army.[3] While in the army, he was a computer programmer, was stationed at the North American Air Defense Command in Colorado, and served in Vietnam.[3] He attended the Naval War College. He retired as a colonel.

Political experience

Joe Acinapura has had the following political experience:

  • Representatives, Vermont State House of Representatives, 2005–2012
  • Appointed, Vermont State House of Representatives, November 16, 2005
  • Chair, Vermont Republican Party, 2003–2004
  • Candidate, Vermont State Senate, District Addison 1, 1996
  • Selectman, 1991–1993
  • Chair, Brandon Select board, 1991-1992[1]

Professional experience

Joe Acinapure has had the following professional experience:

  • Chair, Vermont Parole Board, State of Vermont, 2005
  • Auditor, Brandon Fire District, 2003–2005
  • Coach, Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union Basketball, 2000–2005
  • Professor, College of St. Joseph, 1992–1997
  • United States Army, 1961–1989
  • High School Teacher, 1960-1961[1]

Personal life

Acinapura is married to Lois and together they have two children named Lauren and Jeanne.[1] He is a Catholic.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Representative Joe N. Acinapura's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 12, 2012.
  2. ^ "List of Representatives in the Vermont House of Representatives from the state legislators database - Adam Brown, BYU Political Science". Adambrown.info. February 25, 2011. Archived from the original on November 1, 2012. Retrieved October 13, 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Army Promotes Union City Man to Major", The Jersey Journal and Jersey Observer, Jersey City, New Jersey, 102nd year, number 57, July 9, 1968, page 8 Hoboken. (subscription required)
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