Background
Staton, David Michael was born on February 11, 1940 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Ernest Rutherford and Delta Rachael (Gumm) Staton.
Staton, David Michael was born on February 11, 1940 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Ernest Rutherford and Delta Rachael (Gumm) Staton.
Diploma, Parkersburg (W. Virginia) High School, 1958; student, Concord College, Athens, West Virginia, 1961-1963.
Salesman, Norhwestern Mutual Life, Parkersburg, West Virginia, 1964-1967; salesman, Burroughs Corporation, Parkersburg, Wilmington, Delaware, 1967-1972; vice president, Kanawha Valley Bank (now One Valley Bank), Charleston, West Virginia, 1972-1980; representative, United States House Representatives from 3d District West Virginia, Washington, 1981-1983; president, Mick Staton Association, Washington, 1983-1991; executive, United States Chamber of Commerce, Washington, 1984-1990; executive vice president, Delchamps Associations, Washington, 1990-1992; president, Capitol Link, Reston, Virginia, since 1992.
Explorer Post Advisory, Junior Chamber of Commerce. Coach Kanawha Valley Midget Football League 1979-1980. Delegate 1980 Republican National Convention With West Virginia National Guard, 1957-1965, United States Army Reserve.
Member National Rifle Association, West Virginia University Alumni Association, Concord College Alumni Association, West Virginia Society of Washington, District of Columbia (president 1994-1995).
Married Lynn May Spencer, March 20, 1965. Children: Cynthia Lynn, David Michael Junior.