He graduated from Granville High School in 1970 and Dartmouth College in 1974, receiving a degree in economics.
[1][2][3] In 1979 Freed settled in Dorset and became President of Apollo Industries, a petroleum marketer which operates gasoline stations and convenience stores in several states.
[5] In 1992 Freed was elected to the Vermont House of Representatives,[6] and he served six terms, 1993 to 2005.
In 2001 Republicans regained the majority in the House and Freed was elected Speaker, serving until 2005.
[11][12] Freed also continued his involvement in Republican politics, including service as a delegate to state and national conventions.