Virginia House of Delegates Republican Caucus
Ron Villanueva on Governor’s Supplier Diversity Advisory Board
Del. (R-Virgiia Beach) will support Governor efforts to increase state contracts with small, woman, and minority-owned businesses as part of the newly-appointed Governor's Supplier Diversity Advisory Board.
In addition to serving in the House, Del. Villanueva is executive vice president at , a growing small business headquartered in Virginia Beach. He brings private sector and government experience to the work of the advisory board's work in support of expanding jobs and growing the economy.
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