Background
Benton, David Charles was born on November 24, 1954 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of William McConnell and Alwilda Anne Benton.
governmental and public affairs consultant
Benton, David Charles was born on November 24, 1954 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of William McConnell and Alwilda Anne Benton.
Bachelor of Science in Journalism, Florida Southern College, 1977. Certified of special studies in administration and management, Harvard University, 1983. Master Liberal Arts in Government, Harvard University, 1990.
Communications consultant Republican National Committee, Washington, 1977-1978. Account executive Advertising Consultant, Roanoke, Virginia, 1978. Reporter Transcript Newspapers, Dedham, Massachusetts, 1980.
Public affairs officer Massachusetts National Guard, Boston, 1983-1986. Research associate national security programs J.F. Kennedy School Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1986-1987. Director communications World Affairs Council Boston, 1987-1989.
Speech writer Department Energy, Washington, since 1989, deputy press secretary, 1990-1991. Public affairs specialist Lisboa Associates, Inc., 1991-1992. Senior public relations specialist Loral Corporation, Arlington, Virginia, 1992-1994.
Manager public relations Globalstar L.P., 1994-1996, Loral Space and Communications, New York City, 1996-1998. Vice president technical Edelman Public Relations Worldwide, since 1999.
Chairman political committee Massachusetts Federation Young Representatives, 1988-1989. Delegate Young Republican Leadership Conference, Washington, 1989. Member executive committee Arlington Young Representatives, 1989-1990.
Captain United States Army Reserve. Member Civil Affairs Association, Massachusetts Reserve Officers Association (chapter vice president 1988), National Press Club (access producer Arlington Community television), Harvard Club (Washington), Capitol Hill/Young Professionals Forum (Washington, chairman).
Married Judith Anne Schwing, August 6, l988. 1 child, David Cochran.