Karen Vecchio

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Karen Vecchio
MP
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Shadow Minister for Families & Children
Assumed office
20 November 2015
Leader Rona Ambrose
Preceded by Jinny Sims
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for Elgin—Middlesex—London
Assumed office
October 19, 2015
Preceded by Joe Preston
Personal details
Born Karen Louise Martyn
(1971-03-06) March 6, 1971 (age 44)
Elgin County
Political party Conservative
Spouse(s) Mike Vecchio (2005-present)
Children 5
Residence Sparta, Ontario
Alma mater Georgian College
University of Western Ontario
Profession Executive Assistant

Karen Louise Vecchio MP (née Martyn; born March 6, 1971) is a Canadian politician who was elected as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons of Canada to represent the federal electoral ward Elgin—Middlesex—London during the 2015 Canadian federal election.[1]

Biography[edit]

Prior to her election, Vecchio owned and operated the Coffee Grind in London, Ontario which she eventually sold, and joined the team at the New Sarum Diner, in Central Elgin where she continued in a management role.

In 2004 Vecchio started working for then Member of Parliament for Elgin-Middlesex-London, Joe Preston. Eventually becoming his Executive Assistant.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Conservative Karen Vecchio cruised to victory in Elgin-Middlesex-London". Jennifer Bieman. St. Thomas Times-Journal. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015. 
  2. ^ Karen Vecchio Official Website