G. Steven Rowe
American politician
G. Steven Rowe
In office January 6, 2001 – January 6, 2009Governor Angus King John Baldacci Preceded by Andrew Ketterer Succeeded by Janet Mills In office December 3, 1998 – December 6, 2000Preceded by Libby Mitchell Succeeded by Michael V. Saxl In office December 7, 1994 – December 6, 2000Preceded by Gerald A. Hillock Succeeded by Joseph Brannigan In office December 2, 1992 – December 7, 1994Preceded by Harriet Ketover Succeeded by J. Elizabeth Mitchell
Born (1953-04-23 ) April 23, 1953 (age 71) [ 2] Nationality American Political party Democratic Spouse Amanda (deceased) Children 4 Residence Portland, Maine Alma mater United States Military Academy (BS )University of Utah (MBA )University of Maine (JD )Occupation President, Private Foundation
Glen Steven Rowe , known commonly as Steve Rowe, (born April 23, 1953) is a former Maine politician. A Democrat , he first entered politics in 1992 as a member of the Maine House of Representatives . In 1998, he became the 94th Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives , serving until he was term-limited from the House in 2000.[ 3] In 2001, Rowe was elected as the 54th Maine Attorney General , serving eight years in that position.
In 2009, Rowe became Counsel at Verrill Dana , a Portland law firm. He ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Maine in 2010 . He then returned to the practice of law, but in 2012 became President of the Endowment for Health, New Hampshire's largest health foundation. In 2015, Rowe assumed the position of President and CEO of the Maine Community Foundation.
Education
Professional Experience
President and CEO, Maine Community Foundation, Present
President, Endowment for Health, 2012-2015
Counsel, Verrill Dana , 2009-2012
Attorney General, State of Maine, 2001-2009
Litigation Counsel, UNUM Provident Corporation, 1987–2000
Manager, Fairchild Semiconductor , 1981–1984
Officer, United States Army , 1975–1981
Political Experience
Personal
Rowe was born and raised near Gore, Oklahoma . He was married to Amanda Rowe for 32 years, until she died in 2013. He has four children and lives in Portland, Maine .[ 4] [ 5]
References
^ West Point Graduate Directory & Information
^ Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy, 1984 - page 807
^ "Our Campaigns - ME Speaker of the House - Dec 02, 1998" .
^ "Resume aside, Rowe focused on next job" , Portland Press-Herald , May 13, 2010.
^ Kevin Miller, "Steven Rowe: Former AG promises hard work over style" , Bangor Daily News , May 5, 2010.
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