Virginia Secretary of Commerce

The secretary of commerce and trade is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet. The office is currently held by Caren DeWitt Merrick.

Secretary of Commerce and Trade of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Incumbent
Caren DeWitt Merrick
since January 15, 2022
StyleMadam Secretary
Member ofVirginia Governor's Cabinet
NominatorThe Governor
AppointerThe Governor with advice and consent from the Senate and House
Term length4 years
Inaugural holderMaurice B. Rowe III
(as Secretary of Commerce and Resources)
FormationApril 8, 1972
Websitecommerce.virginia.gov

List of secretaries

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Commerce and resources (July 1, 1972–1986)

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Economic development (1986–1993)

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Commerce and trade (1993–present)

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Former offices absorbed by the secretary of commerce

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References

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