Mark R. Warner

Mark R. Warner was inaugurated as Governor of Virginia in January of 2002. Since then, Governor Warner has worked in a bipartisan way to eliminate a $6 billion revenue shortfall, launched comprehensive state government reforms, and implemented innovative, low-cost programs to increase student achievement and accountability in public schools. Governor Warner serves as Chairman of the Southern Governors' Association, Recruitment Chairman of the Democratic Governors' Association, Education/Early Childhood and Workforce Committee Chairman of the National Governors Association, and States' Co-Chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission. Governor Warner also serves as Chairman of the Education Commission of the States, a national nonpartisan policy organization. Before he became governor, Governor Warner had a business career in venture capital, funding innovative ideas throughout Virginia and the nation. Governor Warner is married to Lisa Collis and is the father of three daughters.