Vic Sprouse (born April 29, 1968)[1] is an American Republican politician who formerly served as Senate Minority Leader in the West Virginia State Senate.[2]
Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Sprouse graduated from Pennsylvania State University.[1] He was first elected to the West Virginia House of Delegates 30th district in 1994 and was subsequently elected to the West Virginia Senate from Kanawha County in 1996 and re-elected in 2000 and 2004.[2] During his period in the State Senate he was minority leader from 1998 to 2007.[2] He graduated as a chemical engineer from Penn State University. He owned several Curves fitness centers in the Charleston area as well as a political and marketing firm.
Sprouse is the Founder and former CEO of Brickhouse Cardio Club, Inc. a Charleston, West Virginia–based fitness studio and franchise specializing in fitness studios offering group classes.
Sprouse is currently the Federal Funds and Grants Director at the West Virginia Department of Economic Development.
- ^ a b Who's Who in American Politics. 1997–1998. p. 2315.
- ^ a b c "Sprouse says he won't seek another term: Long-time state senator from". Charleston Daily Mail. 2007-04-05. Archived from the original on 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2010-11-23.