Shawn Graham Bios - 55th Legislature

Born in the community of Rexton, N.B., Shawn Graham is the son of Alan and
Connie Graham and the late Sharon Crothers.

Mr. Graham holds bachelors degrees from St. Thomas University and the
University of New Brunswick. He also attended the Université Canadienne en
France for a year of immersion studies.

Following university, Shawn Graham worked extensively in the New Brunswick
public service. He spent five years as the Executive Assistant to the Natural
Resources and Energy Minister. As the Manager of Industrial Development, he
identified opportunities for the development of value-added forest product
manufacturing.

Mr. Graham sought and won the riding of Kent in a by-election in October 1998.
He was re-elected in the general elections of June 7, 1999, and June 9, 2003.

During his time as an Opposition MLA he has served as critic for numerous
portfolios including health, education, family and community services and
agriculture. He also served on a number of legislative committees.

On May 12, 2002, Shawn Graham became the leader of the Liberal Party of New
Brunswick and Leader of the Official Opposition.

On June 9, 2003, Mr. Graham led the Liberal Party to victory in 26 of the
province's 55 constituencies.

Outside of his political duties, Mr. Graham is actively involved in a number of community organizations including Ducks Unlimited and the Rexton Credit Union. He is a past member of the Atlantic Salmon Federation.

Mr. Graham and his wife, Roxanne Reeves, live in Mundleville, N.B.