Attorney Patrick O. Gottschalk has been named Secretary of Commerce and Trade by Governor-elect Tim Kaine. Gottschalk, a UVA Law grad and former naval officer, has a background in working economic development in his professional capacity, as well as experience with economic development groups, such as the Virginia Economic Developers Association.
Looks to be a solid appointment. Here’s his impressive bio.
More: He’s been a big Kaine supporter.
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In my view, the three most important cabinet appointments are Chief of Staff, Commerce and Trade, and Natural Resources (Transportation a close 4th). Those three have the greatest potential for personal imprint from the appointee. Respectively, Leighty, Gottschalk, and Bryant (highest pro-business rating in the House several years running) send a message loud and clear that there will be pro-business adults running the show. My hat’s off to the Governor-elect.
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