Gregory Francis
| Gregory Francis | |
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| Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2007 |
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| Governor | John de Jongh |
| Preceded by | Vargrave Richards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 30, 1951 Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Cheryl Francis |
| Children | 4 |
Gregory R. Francis (born August 30, 1951 Saint Croix) is a politician in the United States Virgin Islands. A Democrat, he has served as Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands since January 1, 2007, having been elected on a ticket with Governor John de Jongh.[1]
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Gregory Francis was born in Saint Croix on August 30, 1951, to Olric Francis and Hyacinth Wilson-Francis.[2] He is one of seven siblings, the others of whom are Olrick, Herbert, Kathleen, Howard, Milton, Kenneth, and Arthur.[2]
Francis attended Christiansted Grammar School, Christiansted High School and Saint Croix Central High School.[1] He received a paralegal certificate from the University of the Virgin Islands in 1984 while serving in the United States Army.[1]
[edit] Military career
Francis moved to New York after graduation from high school, where he planned to attend a trade school.[1] However, because of a one-year residency requirement for the school, Francis enlisted in the United States Army instead.[1]
Francis would spend 27 years in the Army. He served as a Command Program Support Specialist, Supervisory Military Personal Specialist and a Recruiting and Retention Manager.[1] He was stationed in Germany, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands during his military career.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Biography of Gregory R. Francis". Office of the Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
- ^ a b "Lt. Governor Gregory R. Francis biography". Office of the Governor John de Jongh. Retrieved 2010-08-29.
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| Preceded by Vargrave Richards |
Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands January 1, 2007–present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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