Fred DuVal

Fred DuVal is an entrepreneur, civic leader, advisor, and author. He founded DuVal and Associates in 2001, where he serves as President. He provides strategic advice on government affairs and policy to various clients through his firm. His firm works with healthcare, finance, infrastructure, and energy organizations, helping them navigate complex government relations and advance their public policy objectives.

DuVal has also been deeply involved in public service. He is currently in his second term as a member of the Arizona Board of Regents, a position he has held since 2007. He was the first in Arizona to be appointed to this Board by a Democratic and a Republican governor. As a Regent, he has been focused on improving access to higher education, ensuring affordability, and driving accountability within the state's universities. He has been instrumental in creating initiatives that streamline the transfer of credits between community colleges and universities, making it easier for students to continue their education without unnecessary barriers.

In addition to his work on the Arizona Board of Regents, DuVal holds several leadership roles in the private sector. He is a senior advisor to a major international law firm, Chairman of a publicly traded mining company, and a director at a national auto dealership group. His broad experience across public and private sectors has allowed him to contribute in many areas, from corporate governance to policy development and strategic decision-making.

DuVal's career also includes significant contributions to national politics. He served as Deputy Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs during the Clinton administration, managing relationships between the federal government and state governors. He shaped significant policies, including welfare reform, education funding, and transportation. Before his time at the White House, he served as Deputy Chief of Protocol for the United States, overseeing high-profile diplomatic events and visits from foreign dignitaries.

In addition to his work in public service and business, DuVal is an accomplished author. He has written a book and a collection of opinion pieces focusing on higher education, public policy, and clean energy issues. He also continues to be active in his community, supporting various nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of others.

Fred DuVal earned a B.A. from Occidental College and a J.D. from Arizona State University College of Law. He was born in New Jersey and raised in Tucson, Arizona. An avid hiker, he has hiked the Grand Canyon every decade for the past five decades. He is married to a former director at Mayo Clinic, and they have two sons. His leadership and service have had a lasting impact on both his community and the nation.