John William Picher

Background

Picher, John William was born on February 16, 1944 in Waterville, Maine, United States. Son of Norman Lionel and Lorette Blanche (Loubier) Picher.

Education

Student, University Maine, 1963-1965.

Career

Engineering technician, Maine Department Transportation, Augusta, 1965-1975; supervisor community services, Maine Bureau Parks and Recreation, Augusta, 1975-1987; manager community parks & recreation, Office Comprehensive, Planning, Maine Department Economics and Community Development, Augusta, 1987-1992; supervisor federal aid, Maine Bureau Parks and Recreation, Augusta, since 1992. Agency staff Maine Land for Maine's Future Board, Augusta, since 1988. Member Cardiovascular Health Council-Fitness Task Force, Augusta, since 1991.

Achievements

• John William Picher has been listed as a noteworthy State official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Parent-Teacher Organisation-Farrington, Augusta, 1977-1978. Member Augusta (Maine) Board Education, 1984-1986. Member National Association State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers, National Recreation & Parks Association, Maine Recreation and Parks Association (chair scholarship committee since 1990), Capitol City and Rifle Club (president 1976), Natanis Golf Club.

Interests

• Avocations: golfing, computer programming, softball, hunting, gunsmithing.

Connections

Married Charlotte Marie Houle, June 19, 1965. Children: Michael William, Susan Lynn, Jennifer Jo, William John.

Father:

Norman Lionel Picher

Mother:

Lorette Blanche (Loubier) Picher

Spouse:

Charlotte Marie Houle

child:

Susan Lynn Picher

child:

Michael William Picher

child:

Jennifer Jo Picher

child:

William John Picher