Virginia Secretary of Veterans Affairs

The Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet. It was created by Governor Bob McDonnell in 2010 to succeed the position of the Assistant to the Governor for Commonwealth Preparedness.[1] It was referred to as the "Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security" until 2014, when most homeland security responsibilities were transferred over to the Virginia Secretary of Public Safety. The office is currently held by Carlos Hopkins, who succeeded retired Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr. in 2017.[2]

Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs of Virginia
Incumbent
Carlos Hopkins

since August 31, 2017 (2017-08-31)
StyleMr. Secretary
Member ofVirginia Governor's Cabinet
NominatorThe Governor
AppointerThe Governor with advise and consent from the Senate and House
Term length4 years
Inaugural holderTerrie Suit
(as Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security)
Formation2010
Websitevada.virginia.gov

List of Secretaries of Veterans Affairs

Prior to the establishment of the Secretariat of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security, there existed an Assistant to the Governor, which itself emerged from Governor Jim Gilmore's Virginia Preparedness and Security Panel created after the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Secretaries of Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

No. Name Took Office Left Office Governor(s)
1 Terrie Suit April 6, 2011 September 23, 2013 Bob McDonnell
2 James W. Hopper September 23, 2013 January 11, 2014
3 John C. Harvey, Jr. January 11, 2014 April 2, 2014 Terry McAuliffe

Secretaries of Veterans and Defense Affairs

No. Name Took office Left office Governor(s)
3 John C. Harvey, Jr. April 2, 2014 September 1, 2017 Terry McAuliffe
4 Carlos Hopkins September 1, 2017 present Terry McAuliffe
Ralph Northam

References

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