Office of the Governor
Timothy M. Kaine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Governor August 4, 2009
Contact: Lynda Tran
Phone: (804) 225-4806
Cell Phone: (804) 317-1505
Internet: www.governor.virginia.gov
August 5, 2009
GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES ABC COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
~ William J. Pantele named to state regulatory board ~
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the appointment of William J. Pantele to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, effective August 3, 2009. Pantele represented the Second District for three full terms on the Richmond City Council, including a term as president of the council from 2006-2008.
“I have known Bill for many years and know that he will do outstanding work with the ABC Commission,” Governor Kaine said. “He has served the people of Richmond with distinction for many years and I know that he will serve the state well in his new role.”
Pantele has been an active member of the Richmond community for many years, with particular emphasis on the city’s economic development efforts. He has served as the president of Venture Richmond, a member of the Greater Richmond Partnership, the director of the Richmond Regional Planning District Commission, and a member of the Virginia Municipal League.
He was a partner in the law firm of Butler, Williams, Pantele and Skilling, P.C. from 1994 until 2003, when he opened his own firm focused on small business, corporate, and real estate law. Pantele has an undergraduate degree from Hampden-Sydney College and a law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
