Jean Cantrell
Manager of Government Affairs, Circuit City
Jean Cantrell joined Circuit City Stores as manager-government affairs in February 2002. In that role, her responsibilities include managing government affairs for the company at the state and federal levels, serving as the company representative with trade and industry organizations and as assistant treasurer/administrator of the Circuit City Stores Political Action Committee. Prior to joining Circuit City, Jean was executive director of government and industry affairs for The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation for nearly 20 years. During her final 2 years at D&B, Jean was also the company's chief privacy officer.
Education: Bachelor of Music, Master of Performing Arts-Oklahoma City University; Washington Representatives certificate-George Washington University; State Government Relations Institute-Rutgers University; Leadership Institute (state government affairs leadership training) 1998, 2000, 2002.
Jean is immediate past president and serves on the board of directors for the State Government Affairs Council, and is a member of the Washington Area State Relations Group where she recently served as president (2001). Since 1993, she has chaired the board of directors for Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA. Jean has volunteered with the Commission on Presidential Debates since 1987, managing ticket assignment and distribution for the 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 debates.
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Biography last updated June 6, 2003