Preceded by Claude Bachand Role Politician Succeeded by Claude Bachand | Name Jean-Francois Roux Education Bishop's University | |
Born February 19, 1973 (age 51)
Victoriaville, Quebec ( 1973-02-19 ) Political party Action democratique du Quebec Party Action democratique du Quebec | ||
Jean-Francois Roux (born February 19, 1973 in Victoriaville, Quebec) is a politician from Quebec, Canada. He was an Action democratique du Quebec Member of the National Assembly for the electoral district of Arthabaska from 2007 to 2008.
Roux studied psychology and philosophy at Bishop's University but did not complete a degree. He worked as a director for several small businesses in Victoriaville including a director for sales and director for projects.
He was also a football instructor for two secondary school football team as well as a community radio host for Bishop's University's CJMQ-FM. He was also the founder of the pastoral collegiate council at the Cegep de Victoriaville.
He was first elected in the 2007 election with 42% of the vote. Liberal incumbent Claude Bachand, finished second with 30% of the vote. Roux took office on April 12, 2007 and was named the critic for regions until May 2008.