Dave Weeks

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David H. Weeks
Dave Weeks.png
Weeks in 2024
Member of the Vermont Senate
from the Rutland district
Assumed office
January 4, 2023
Website Campaign website
Official website
Military service
AllegianceFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Branch/serviceFlag of the United States Navy (official).svg  United States Navy
Years of service1985–1997 (Active)
1997–2013 (Reserve)
Rank US Navy O6 infobox.svg Captain
Battles/wars Iraq War [1]
Awards Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg Sea Service Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

David Hart Weeks (born December 21, 1960) is an American politician, retired U.S. Navy Captain, and businessman who serves as the Vermont state senator from Rutland. [2] A Republican, Weeks was elected to the Vermont Senate in 2022, as one of three at-large senators representing the Rutland County Senate district.

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Early life and education

The youngest of five, Weeks was born on December 21, 1960, in Gales Ferry, Connecticut, the son of Geraldine A. Backensto and Robert H. Weeks. His father was a U.S. Navy Captain, and businessman who served two terms in the Vermont House of Representatives from Wallingford. David graduated from Mill River Union High School, and is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science. He later received a MBA in Project Management from University of San Diego as a Teplitz fellow, a Master of Strategic Studies from the Army War College, and a Master of Public Administration from Villanova University. [3]

Military career

Weeks first enlisted in the U.S. Marines Company B, 1st BN, 25th Marines. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy where his service included the Chief Engineer on the USS Mobile Bay. In 1997 he transitioned to the United States Navy Reserve. In the wake of the September 11 attacks, he was mobilized and deployed three times, including to the Iraq/Kuwait border, where he took part in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. [1] He retired from the U.S. Navy in 2013 as a Captain. [4]

Business career

Weeks transitioned from the active duty Navy in 1997 to pursue a career in business. He has held various high-level program management positions in the defense and security sectors within the United States, Europe, East Asia, and Middle East. [3] He specialized in leading commercial high-tech, internationally sensitive projects valued in the billions. [4]

Political career

Weeks was elected to the Vermont Senate in 2022, as one of three at-large senators representing the Rutland County Senate district. He ran on an economic platform focusing on infrastructure and business development. [4]

He is the Vice Chair of the Senate Health/Welfare Committee, Senate Education Committee, Legislative Committee on Rules, and the School Construction Task Force. [3]

Personal life

Weeks lives in Proctor, Vermont with his wife, Leeanne Wootten. He has two adult children, Jacob and Sarah Weeks.

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References

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  2. Dritschilo, Gordon. "GOP sweeps county Senate". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "Biography, David Weeks". Vermont General Assembly. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
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