Virginia Secretary of Commerce explained

Post:Secretary of Commerce and Trade
Body:the Commonwealth of Virginia
Incumbent:Caren DeWitt Merrick
Incumbentsince:January 15, 2022
Style:Madam Secretary
Member Of:Virginia Governor's Cabinet
Nominator:The Governor
Appointer:The Governor with advice and consent from the Senate and House
Termlength:4 years
Formation:April 8, 1972
Inaugural:Maurice B. Rowe
(as Secretary of Commerce and Resources)
Website:commerce.virginia.gov

The secretary of commerce and trade is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet. The office is currently held by Caren DeWitt Merrick.

List of secretaries

Commerce and resources (July 1, 1972–1986)

Economic development (1986–1993)

Commerce and trade (1993–present)

Former offices absorbed by the secretary of commerce