Velda Jones-Potter
| Velda Jones-Potter | |
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| Treasurer of Delaware | |
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In office January 2009 – January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Jack A. Markell |
| Succeeded by | Chip Flowers |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | State Representative Charles Potter, Jr. |
| Residence | Wilmington |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware, Indiana University |
Velda Jones-Potter is a Delaware businesswoman and politician. She was appointed by Governor Jack Markell to finish out his term as treasurer when he was elected to the Governorship in the 2008 election.
Velda graduated from P.S. DuPont High School in Wilmington and went on to the University of Delaware for her undergraduate degree; she then obtained an MBA from Indiana University. She worked for DuPont for 17 years and as an executive vice-president for MBNA. She has served on a multitude of state boards and councils.[1]
Jones-Potter and Republican State Auditor Tom Wagner promised not to accept gifts from lobbyists.[2]
Jones-Potter was Delaware's first black treasurer[3]
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| Preceded by Jack Markell |
Treasurer of Delaware 2009-2011 |
Succeeded by Chip Flowers |
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