Background
Ezhaya, Joseph Bernard was born on July 17, 1943 in Waterville, Maine, United States. Son of Bernard Joseph and Isabelle (Karter) Ezhaya.
Ezhaya, Joseph Bernard was born on July 17, 1943 in Waterville, Maine, United States. Son of Bernard Joseph and Isabelle (Karter) Ezhaya.
Bachelor, Boston College, 1965. Juris Doctor, University Maine, Portland, 1968. Diploma, Judge Advocate Generals School, 1988.
Diploma, Command & General Staff College, 1991.
Director human resources, Maine Municipal Association, Augusta, 1972-1974; attorney, Law Office Joseph B. Ezhaya, Waterville, 1974-1981; stockbroker, Advest, Inc., Waterville, 1981-1986; branch manager, Albert Gallatin Edwards & Sons, Inc., Waterville, since 1986; vice president investments, Albert Gallatin Edwards & Sons, Inc., Waterville. Adjunct faculty Thomas College, Waterville, since 1991.
Member Waterville Board Education, 1975-1979. Member Waterville City Council, 1980-1981. Chair Waterville Area Young Men’s Christian Association, 1986-1991.
Vice chairman Maine Business Political Action Committee, Augusta, 1988-1994. Member government relations committee Securities Industry Association, Washington, since 1989, defense advisory committee Women In the Service, Washington, since 1994. Commissioner Government Ethics and Election Practices, Augusta, 1990-1994.
Treasurer Maine Securities Association, 1992-1995. Captain United States Army, 1969-1972, Vietnam, lieutenant colonel Maine Army National Guard, since 1983. Member Maine Bar Association, Waterville Bar Association, Maine Military History Society (chair of publications since 1988), Waterville Rotary (director 1989-1991), Maine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (director 1988-1994, Elias A. Joseph award 1986), Boston College Club (president 1986-1991).
Married Carol Ann Jurdak, May 28, 1978. Children: Paul Bernard, Amy Carol.