Peter Cianchette
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Peter Cianchette is a Maine politician and former United States Ambassador to Costa Rica. He was sworn in on May 8, 2008 and presented his credentials on June 12, 2008.[1][2] He served until June 19, 2009.[1] Ciachette was succeeded by Anne S. Andrew and was the 56th person to hold the position.
Public career
A former two-term Maine State Representative (1996–2000)[1] and Republican candidate in Maine's 2002 gubernatorial election, Cianchette made economic development a cornerstone of his policies.
Private life
A community and civic activist, Cianchette served as a Director on the Boards of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine[1] and Maine Education Services. He also served on the Republican National Committee and as a Maine Health Corporator. He has served as Director of the Greater Portland Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the Boy Scouts of America/Pine Tree Council, the Portland Chamber of Commerce, the Southern Maine Community College Foundation, and YES! to Youth. He has also served as President of the Maine Better Transportation Association.
Cianchette earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration at the University of Maine.[1] He lives in Maine with his wife Carolyn and two children.
References
- ^ a b c d e "Peter Cianchette". Council of American Ambassadors. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
- ^ "PETER E. CIANCHETTE(1961-)". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2011-07-26.
External links
- What Is Peter Cianchette Up To? Pine Tree Politics, September 21, 2009
- Peter Cianchette Rejoins Cianbro The Exception Magazine, July 2, 2009