Preceded by Nelson Albano Name Sam Fiocchi Political party Republican Role Politician | Residence Vineland, New Jersey Party Republican Party Website Legislative web page | |
Preceded by Joseph Pepitone
Nelson Thompson Succeeded by Thomas L. Sheppard
Darlene R. Barber Born October 1, 1952 (age 71)
Vineland, New Jersey ( 1952-10-01 ) |
Sam Fiocchi
Samuel L. Fiocchi (born October 1, 1952) is an American Republican politician who has represented the 1st Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly from January 14, 2014 to January 12, 2016. He took office after he defeated Nelson Albano in the 2013 general election.
Fiocchi was born and raised in Vineland, New Jersey and attended St. Augustine Prep School and Widener University. Fiocchi had been a member of the Cumberland County Board of Chosen Freeholders from 2011 to 2013 for one term and had been a member of the Vineland Zoning Board from 2009 to 2011. He is also a real estate agent and served on the transition team for Chris Christie in 2010.
During his term in the Assembly, he served on the Human Services, Regulatory Oversight, and Telecommunications and Utilities committees. After serving one term, he and Republican running mate, Cumberland County Freeholder Jim Sauro, were defeated by incumbent Democrat Bob Andrzejczak and his running mate R. Bruce Land.