Buzz Ritchie
American politician
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Walter Jaycox "Buzz" Ritchie, Jr. (born June 7, 1947, in Bay Shore, New York) is an American banker and politician. He previously served as a Representative in the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida.
Buzz Ritchie | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 3, 1992 – November 3, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Banjanin[1] |
| Succeeded by | DeeDee Ritchie[2] |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| In office November 8, 1988 – November 3, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Virginia Bass Wetherell[3] |
| Succeeded by | Lois Benson[4] |
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| Born | June 7, 1947 Bay Shore, New York, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Florida (BSBA, JD)[5] |
| Profession | Banker[6][7][8] |
Education
Ritchie received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1969. He received his Juris Doctor from UF as well in 1972.[9]
Career
Ritchied served in Florida's House of Representatives in the 2nd district from November 8, 1988, to November 3, 1992, and from the 3rd district from November 3, 1992, to November 3, 1998.
He is president of Gulf Coast Community Bank in Pensacola, Florida.[10]
He is also a Democrat.[11]
Personal life
He lives in Pensacola, Florida with his family.[12]
