Summary

Current Position: State Delegate of District 14 since 2002
Affiliation: Republican
Former Position: Danville City Council from 2000 – 2001

Danny Marshall is working for Jobs,  Economic Development, A Strong Region and a Strong Virginia.

Danny is the past president of Marshall Concrete Products, a family business that was in our area for more than 40 years and provided 180+ jobs for our region.  He is a former member of the Danville City Council, and Danny has served as president of the Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. He has served on numerous area development boards and commissions, including the Dan River Region Vision Committee.

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About

Danny Marshall

Source: Campaign page

Working for Jobs,  Economic Development,  A Strong Region and a Strong Virginia

Experience and Knowledge of Business Bring Leadership Roles

House of Delegates Appointments:

  •     Commerce and Labor CommitteeChair of Workers Compensation Subcommittee

Directly involved in laws that make Virginia business-friendly

  •     Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources: Chair of Full Committee

Agriculture and Forestry is the second largest industry in Virginia and the largest industry in Pittsylvania County;  economic foundation for our area.

  •     Counties, Cities and Towns:

  Directly affects the laws for local governments as they relate to the state, as well as housing and real estate issues.

 

Positioned to Be Effective

Appointed to Legislative Commissions that Are All About Jobs:

  • Governor’s Economic Development and Jobs Creation Commission
  • Tobacco Commission: Chair Special Projects; Member R&D, Southside Economic    Development and the Executive Committee
  • Manufacturing Development Commission; Founding member
  • Virginia Housing Commission: Chairman;  Chair of Affordability, Real Estate Law and Mortgage Subcommittee; Works to make home ownership more affordable
  • Virginia Small Business Commission: Vice-chair; To study, report, and make recommendations on issues of concern to small businesses in the Commonwealth
  • Governor’s Rural Jobs Council and Education-Workforce Subcommittee (2012 appointment)
  • Virginia Workforce Council: Assist Governor in meeting workforce training needs in the Commonwealth

 

Direct Dollars to Our Area

  • Tobacco Commission:  Millions of  NON-tax dollars to help establish new businesses and expand existing businesses in Southside
  • Budget Amendments: 2013 Secured money in Governor’s Budget for Danville Community College Precision Tool training expansion: workforce training
  • Budget Amendment: 2013 Secured money to complete Danville Science Museum Digital Dome Theatre: educational training and regional asset

 

Special Recognitions

  • Honored in February 2007 by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia: named the “Legislator of the Year” for the House of Delegates.
  • Received “A” ratings yearly by the Family Foundation for voting “family values” on bills coming before the General Assembly
  • Received “A” ratings or endorsements:  

            Virginia Chamber of Commerce    

            National Federation of Independent Businesses            

            NRA (National Rifle Association)

            Virginia Farm Bureau

  • 2011 Service to Mankind Award –Danville SERTOMA
  • 2013 Virginia Chamber of Commerce Highest Award : “Champion of Free Enterprise” for pro-jobs and pro-economic development votes

 

Meet Danny

A native of Pittsylvania County, Danny Marshall graduated from George Washington High School and attended Danville Community and Averett Colleges. Danny is the past president of Marshall Concrete Products, a family business that was in our area for more than 40 years and provided 180+ jobs for our region.

Danny Marshall is also a former professional racecar driver who finished 3rd at the 24 Hours of Daytona race in both 1999 and 2000. He is a former member of the Danville City Council, and Danny has served as president of the Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. He has served on numerous area development boards and commissions, including the Dan River Region Vision Committee.

Danny Marshall also served on Danville’s Industrial Development Authority, the Danville Area Development Foundation, the Dan River Region Economic Development Task Force, the Southern Virginia Economic Development Board, and the Pittsylvania Economic Development Organization. He is a past board member of the following: Danville Chamber of Commerce, Danville Arts and Humanities, and Danville Life Saving Crew. He is past president of the Virginia Concrete Masonry Association, Virginia Masonry Council, and the National Concrete Masonry Association.

Danny and his wife, Kaye, have been married for more than 40 years. Their daughter and son-in-law have twice made the Marshalls grandparents.

 

VITAL STATISTICS

Born: January 20, 1952 in Danville, VA

Wife of 40+ Years: Kaye Hardy Marshall
Parents: Webster & Elizabeth Marshall (Retired)
Daughter: Jessica Marshall Younginer
Son in law: Jeff Younginer
In laws: Jessie & Geraldine Hardy- (Retired)

EDUCATION
Dan River Elementary (Grades 1-8); George Washington HS (Grades 9-12)
(Graduated 1970)

Danville Community College 2 years

Averett University

WORK
High School — Janitor at Riverside Building Supply
High School — 2nd shift Dan River Inc #5

Marshall Concrete Products — Started in 1971 as full time ready mix truck driver;
President in 1990; employ 180+ people in 8 locations in Central and South West Virginia Community

Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce — Board member 9 years — President in 1995
Danville Chamber of Commerce- 1993-1996
Southern Piedmont Technology Council – Present
Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce – Present
Danville Life Saving Crew Board- 1989-91
Pittsylvania Economic Development Organization-1996-2000
Southern Virginia Economic Development Partnership-1996-2000
Dan River Region Task Force- 1995-2000
Dan River Region Economic Development Task Force- 1995-2000
Danville Industrial Authority 1995-2000
Danville Area Development Foundation 1995-Present
Elected to Danville City Council 2000

MOTORSPORTS
Started racing motorcycles in 1972
Started racing cars in 1985
Started racing pro class in 1998
24 Hours of Daytona 1994-01, 06, finished 3rd 1999 & 00,
6 Hours Watkins Glenn- 1995-2000
12 Hours Sebring 1995-1999
1998- 2nd place in points GT 3- USRRC
2000- Lime Rock 2nd in class,
Daytona July race — 2nd in class
2001 Homestead 2nd in class

Experience

Work Experience

  • Past president
    Marshall Concrete Products

Education


  • Averett University

  • Danville Community College

Personal

  • Birth Year: 1952
  • Place of Birth: Danville, VA
  • Gender: Male
  • Race(s): Caucasian
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Spouse: D. Kaye Hardy
  • Children: Jessica Elizabeth Marshall Younginer

Membership & Affiliation

West Main Baptist Church
Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce (former president)
Pittsylvania Economic Development Organization (former board member)
Dan River Region Vision (former board member)
National Concrete Masonry Association (former chairman)
Virginia Concrete Masonry Association (former chairman)
Virginia Masonry Council (former chairman)
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce
Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce
New College Institute (board of directors)
Tobacco Commission
Manufacturing Development Commission
Virginia Housing Commission
Virginia Small Business Commission
Virginia Workforce Council
Public-Private Partnership Advisory Commission
House of Delegates Cost Reduction Teams (Fleet Management chairman)
Governor’s Economic Development and Jobs Creation Commission

Contact

Legislative Assistant: Mary K. Franklin
Administrative Assistant During Session: Shirley Fox District

Email:

Offices

Capitol Office
Pocahontas Building
900 E. Main St,
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Phone: (804) 698-1014

District Office
P.O. Box 439
Danville, VA 24543
Office:
Phone: (434) 797-5861

Web

Government Page, Campaign Site

Politics

Source: none

Recent Elections

2019

Danny Marshall (R)12,13961.25%
Eric W. Stamps (D)7,65438.62%
Write In (Write-in)250.13%
TOTAL19,818

2017

Danny Marshall (R)15,50596.8%
Write In (Write-in)5073.2%
TOTAL16,012

Finances

MARSHALL III, DANNY W has run in 9 races for public office, winning 9 of them. The candidate has raised a total of $1,649,540.

Source: Follow the Money

Committees

Committees

Chair: Agriculture Chesapeake and Natural Resources
Counties Cities and Towns
Commerce and Labor
Rules

Subcommittees

Counties Cities and Towns – Subcommittee #2
Counties Cities and Towns – Subcommittee #3
Commerce and Labor – Subcommittee #2
Commerce and Labor – Subcommittee #3
Rules – Subcommittee #2

Appointments

Voting Record

See: Vote Smart

New Legislation

Source: Virginia Legislative Information System