David H. Weeks | |
|---|---|
 Weeks in 2024 | |
| Member of the
Vermont Senate from the Rutland district | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2023 Serving with
Brian Collamore and
Terry Williams | |
| Preceded by |
Cheryl Hooker Joshua Terenzini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Hart Weeks December 21, 1960 Hartford, Connecticut, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Leeanne Wootten |
| Children | Jacob Weeks Sarah Weeks |
| Relatives |
Robert H. Weeks (Father)
[1] Gerry Weeks (Mother) [1] |
| Education | |
| Website |
Campaign website Official website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | 
United States |
| Branch/service | 
United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1985–1997 (Active) 1997–2013 (Reserve) |
| Rank |
Captain |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War [1] |
| Awards |
Sea Service Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal
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.
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.
References
- ^ a b c d e "Vermonters in the Iraq war". rutlandherald.com. Rutland Herald. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ Dritschilo, Gordon. "GOP sweeps county Senate". Rutland Herald. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ^ a b c "Biography, David Weeks". Vermont General Assembly. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "State Senate candidate: Dave Weeks". brandonreporter.com. The Reporter. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
- 1960 births
- Living people
- United States Navy officers
- 21st-century American businesspeople
- Businesspeople from Vermont
- 21st-century American legislators
- University of Vermont alumni
- University of San Diego alumni
- People from Proctor, Vermont
- People from Wallingford, Vermont
- Republican Party Vermont state senators