Background
McDonnell, Bob was born on June 15, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Francis and Emma (Meiller) McDonnell.
Governor of Virginia state attorney general
McDonnell, Bob was born on June 15, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John Francis and Emma (Meiller) McDonnell.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, University Notre Dame, Indiana, 1976. Master of Business Administration, Boston University, 1980. Master of Arts, Juris Doctor, Regent University School Law, Virginia Beach, 1989.
Various positions American Hospital Supply Corporation, 1981—1985. Policy intern Republican Policy Committee, 1988. Law clerk Office Commonwealth's Attorney, Chesapeake, Virginia, 1989, assistant Commonwealth attorney Virginia Beach, 1990—1991.
Member District 84 Virginia House of Delegates, 1992—2006, co-chair committee on Chesapeake & Tributaries, 2000—2001, member rules committee, 2000—2005, assistant majority leader, 2002—2006, chair courts of justice committee, 2003. Partner Huff, Poole & Mahoney, Professional Corporation, Virginia Beach, 1992—2006. Attorney general State of Virginia, Richmond, 2006—2009, governor, since 2010.
Served in United States Army, 1976-1981 United States Army Reserve, 1981-1997.
Married Maureen Patricia Gardner. Children: Jeanine, Cailin, Rachel, Robert, Sean.