Delaware Commissioners

Verna W. Hensley

Verna W. Hensley
Middletown, Delaware
Commission Term Expiration: July 1, 2009

Education:
Washington College, B.A. 1979 - graduated magna cum laude

Civic and Business Affiliations:
Delaware River and Bay Authority Commissioner, June 2001-present
Member, Inclusive School Initiatives Subcommittee, Delaware Department of Education
Board of Directors of Parent Information Center of Delaware
U.S. Senate Press Secretaries Association - past president
Graduate, Partners in Policymaking Disabilities Advocacy Group
Active member, Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Bear, DE

Professional Experience:
Vice President of Public Affairs, Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore
New Castle County director and Delaware communications director to United States Senator William V. Roth, Jr., 1996-2000
Press secretary to United States Senator William V. Roth, Jr., in Washington, D.C., 1984-1996
Assistant press secretary to Senator William V. Roth, Jr., 1981-1984
Press aide to Senator Richard Stone of Florida, 1979-1980

Personal:
Married to Kevin Hensley

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