Brock, Randolph Randy D., III (b. 1943)

Name/Title

Brock, Randolph "Randy" D., III (b. 1943)

Entry/Object ID

1.2.15

Description

Born: September 28, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Primary Residence: Swanton, Vermont Randy Brock served as Vermont Auditor or Accounts and as a Vermont Senator. He was the republican nominee for Governor in 2012 and the nominee for Lt. Governor in 2016.

Biographical Information

Biography

Randolph "Randy" Brock was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and made his way to Vermont to study at Middlebury College. He went on to receive a graduate degree from Yale University. He served in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of captain and earned the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal for his service in Vietnam. He spent much of his career at Fidelity Investments where he retired as an executive vice president. Randy was elected State Auditor in 2004 and served for two years before losing a very close election in 2006. He was elected to the State Senate in 2008 and served in that body until running unsuccessfully for governor in 2012 as the Republican nominee. He was the first African-American to run for Governor of Vermont. He received the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor in 2016, ultimately losing the general election. He returned to the State Senate in 2017 upon the resignation of a fellow lawmaker. He continues to serve in that seat at present.

Education

BA, Middlebury College MA, Yale University

Occupation

Accountant Politician