Barry E. DuVal

Barry Eugene DuVal (born August 7, 1959) is an American politician from Virginia. He was first elected to the City Council of Newport News, Virginia in 1988, and in 1990 was elected mayor, [1] serving in that role until 1996. He has also served as the President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Partnership, a group that brings together the cities and counties of the Hampton Roads area with local universities and businesses in order to promote the region's economic interests. His service in this field led then-Governor Jim Gilmore to appoint DuVal to be his Secretary of Commerce and Trade, a position he held from 1998 until 2001. After long being considered a Republican frontrunner to succeed Herbert H. Bateman, DuVal surprised many in 2000 when he decided to drop out of the race for Congress in Virginia's 1st congressional district.[2] Jo Ann Davis went on to win the seat. In April 2010, DuVal was named President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.[3]

Barry E. DuVal
11th Virginia Secretary of Commerce
In office
January 17, 1998 – December 3, 2001
GovernorJim Gilmore
Preceded byRobert J. Stolle
Succeeded byJoshua Lief
Mayor of Newport News, Virginia
In office
July 1, 1990 – June 30, 1996
Preceded byJessie M. Rattley
Succeeded byJoe Frank
Personal details
Born
Barry Eugene DuVal

(1959-08-07) August 7, 1959
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Cynthia Wermers
Alma materJames Madison University

References
  1. Council, Jared (31 January 2014). "DuVal touts blueprint plan with economic strategy for Virginia leaders to follow". Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  2. Gardner, Amy (February 17, 2000). "DuVal Drops Out of Congress Race". Daily Press. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
  3. "Barry DuVal". Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 11 June 2016.


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